Course Lecturer Jewish Studies 282: Introductory Yiddish 2

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications to teach JWST 282 Introductory Yiddish 2 for winter 2027. The course runs Jan 5 – Apr 14 2027, on Mon/Wed 1:05–2:25 p.m. in Leacock Building room 917 and is taught by a single instructor in-person.

Applicants should hold an MA in Yiddish and have extensive university-level teaching experience. The posting notes English-language instruction and priority for Canadians and permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Course requires MA in Yiddish.
• Extensive university-level teaching experience in Yiddish.
• Course develops language skills and culture understanding.

Responsibilities

• Teach JWST 282 Introductory Yiddish 2 in winter 2027.
• Deliver in-person instruction in Leacock 917.
• Develop course materials and assess students.

Skills

Yiddish teaching

Higher ed

Education

MA in Yiddish

Job description

Posting period: October 1 - 15, 2026 Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2026 Salary: $11 824/ course (including vacation pay).

The Department of Jewish Studies is inviting applications to teach a course in winter 2027.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

This posting will expire at 00:00 am the day of the deadline to apply.

For any questions, please contact [e-mail] .

JWST 282 – Introductory Yiddish 2

This course is designed for students with a basic command of Yiddish who wish to improve their knowledge of the language and to further explore the culture behind it.

Further development of the four language skills - speaking, reading, writing, and listening - with a particular emphasis on expanding vocabulary and improving grammar.

Basic overview of the main Yiddish dialects.

Course materials include selections from Yiddish literature, humor, songs, and films of Jewish life past and present.

January 5 – April 14, 2027: Monday/Wednesday (1:05 pm – 2:25 pm) Leacock Building room 917

• Education: MA in Yiddish
• Experience: Extensive experience teaching Yiddish at the university level.

This course will be taught by one instructor in-person.

Hiring Unit: Department of Jewish Studies Course Title: Introductory Yiddish 2 Subject Code: JWST 282 001 Location: Leacock 917 Schedule: Mon/Wed 1:05-2:25 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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