Lecturer in Yiddish

Position

The Yiddish and East European Jewish Literature and Culture Program in the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University is seeking an instructor for the 2026/2027 academic year to teach YDSH 10 Beginning Yiddish in fall 2026 and YDSH 20 Continuing Yiddish in spring 2027.

• Teach YDSH 10 Beginning Yiddish in fall 2026.
• Teach YDSH 20 Continuing Yiddish in spring 2027.

• MA Degree in Yiddish Language or a related discipline.
• Candidate with a Doctorate in Yiddish or related discipline will receive preference.
• Near‑native fluency in Yiddish.
• Extensive experience teaching at the college level.
• Strong record of teaching specialized topics connected to the Yiddish language, such as relevant literature or culture.

This appointment is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. The compensation for this position is $17,528.40 ($8,764.20 per course).

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, a draft course syllabus, and names and contact information for two references.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").