Instructor of Hebrew

COLLEGE CORNER; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor of Hebrew beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Hebrew and develop classes that expand our current program offerings.

We seek a native or near-native Hebrew speaker with a Master’s degree in Hebrew or related field and two years of college teaching experience; a PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native command of Hebrew.
• Strong command of English.
• Master’s degree in Hebrew or related pedagogical field required; PhD preferred.
• Two years of teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Ability to contribute to LCWA interdisciplinary program.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Hebrew and develop classes that expand current offerings.
• Teach a twelve credit hour load per semester, including at least two Hebrew courses each semester.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary LCWA program and related courses.

Skills

Hebrew language proficiency

English proficiency

College teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Hebrew or related pedagogical field

Job description

The Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor of Hebrew beginning August 2026. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated instructor with demonstrated excellence in teaching Modern Hebrew as a world language. The ideal candidate will also be interested and credentialed to teach interdisciplinary courses that expand our current offerings in the liberal arts.

The College of Charleston has a two-year language requirement for all students, which can be satisfied by Hebrew coursework. Hebrew is also a core of the major and minor in Jewish Studies, as well as a key language in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies. During the sixth year, the candidate undergoes review for promotion to the rank of Senior Instructor. The position is benefits-eligible; the salary is competitive.

Candidates must have a native or near-native command of Hebrew and a strong command of English. A master’s degree in Hebrew or a related pedagogical field is required, but a PhD at the time of appointment is preferred. Two years of teaching experience at the college level is also preferred. The ability to contribute to another program in LCWA is desirable.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Hebrew and develop classes that expand our current program offerings. The teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester to include at least two courses in Hebrew each semester.

The interdisciplinary faculty in the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program have teaching and research interests that include the social sciences and humanities. The Program is also home to a vibrant student life community through Hillel. Applicants are encouraged to visit our program website https://charleston.edu/jewish/academics.php. To learn more about the College of Charleston, please visit www.charleston.edu.

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

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