Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term - East Lansing, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Job no: 932738
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Arts And Letters
Department: Linguistics, Languages, And Cultures
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time %), Union
Working/Functional Title

Hebrew Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan State University is seeking a Hebrew instructor to teach three courses over six weeks October 21-December 1, 2024. This is a full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor/Instructor. Duties include teaching two first-year and one second-year course of Hebrew for a total of 12 classroom contact hours per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Hebrew / Israeli Culture / Hebrew Literature / 2^nd Language Education
• Doctorate (required for appointment as Assistant Professor)
• Native or near native proficiency in Hebrew
• Advanced proficiency in English
• Experience teaching Hebrew in high school or college setting

Desired Qualifications

• ­­Doctorate (required for appointment as Assistant Professor)
• Experience using the Hebrew from Scratch textbook

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit

A cover letter

Current curriculum vitae

A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU's DEI efforts, see For more information about writing diversity statements, see

The names and email addresses of 3 potential referees

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin March 25 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website

For more information, contact Dr. Yore Kedem, Chair of the Search Committee at

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

03/25/2024

WebsiteDepartment Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Mar 1, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 1, 2026 Eastern Standard Time