Instructor/Lecturer- Hebrew Language- Jewish Culture & Society

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer to teach Hebrew and develop the Hebrew program. The role may include Hebrew literature, Israeli culture, and Yiddish courses, with emphasis on proficiency-based instruction.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree for Instructor or Ph.D. for Lecturer in Hebrew or related fields, plus strong Hebrew and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Instructor) or Ph.D. (Lecturer) in Hebrew language, Hebrew literature, Second Language Acquisition, or related field.
• Proficiency-based language instruction; professional level proficiency in Hebrew and English.
• Preference for advanced graduate work and teaching experience in Hebrew and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach Hebrew and develop the Hebrew program.
• Possibly teach Hebrew literature, Israeli culture, Yiddish, or other Jewish Studies courses.
• Train/supervise instructors and design a proficiency-based two-year language sequence.

Skills

Hebrew language teaching

Hebrew literature

Israeli culture

Yiddish

Proficiency in Hebrew and English

Education

Master’s degree (Instructor) in Hebrew or related field

Ph.D. (Lecturer) in Hebrew or related field

related field (Second Language Acquisition)

Job description

Instructor/Lecturer

Program in Jewish Culture and Society

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Program in Jewish Culture and Society at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer position to teach Hebrew and develop the Hebrew program. Additional ability to teach Hebrew literature, Israeli culture, Yiddish, or other relevant courses in Jewish Studies is preferred.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Master's degree (Instructor) or a Ph.D. (Lecturer) in Hebrew language, Hebrew literature, Second Language Acquisition, or related field. Candidates must be able to offer proficiency-based language instruction and demonstrate professional level proficiency in Hebrew and English.

Preference will be given to candidates who have advanced graduate work in Hebrew and/or a closely related field, have a record of effective language teaching at the college level, or have a demonstrated record of teaching and curricular/program development in a non-college setting.

Preference will be given to candidates who show evidence of teaching effectiveness as well as the ability to design an effective, proficiency-based two-year language sequence and to train/supervise instructors with little or no previous teaching experience.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time non-tenure track position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The budgeted salary for the position is $60,000. Teaching load for Instructor/Lecturer is 3:3.The expected start date is August 16, 2026. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.

For further information about this specific position, please contact [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois's flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university's legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career - along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

Faculty Recruitment

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 1035840 Job Category: Faculty Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu