Middle Eastern Studies - Assistant Professor of Instruction (Non-Tenure Track)

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a professional-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. The role begins Fall 2027 and involves teaching Hebrew as a foreign language at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with potential additional Hebrew-related courses.

Ph.D. in relevant fields is required with at least two years of Hebrew teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, Comparative Literature, Jewish Studies, or a related field is required.
• Two years of experience teaching Hebrew or Hebrew Literature is required.
• Preferred: training in comparative literature and at least one year of experience teaching Yiddish.

Responsibilities

• Teach Hebrew as a foreign language at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide additional teaching duties such as courses on Hebrew/Israeliculture and undergraduate Hebrew language content.

Skills

Hebrew teaching

Hebrew literature

Comparative literature

University teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, Comparative Literature, Jewish Studies, or a related field

Job description

Middle Eastern Studies - Assistant Professor of Instruction(Non-Tenure Track)

College/School/Unit: Department of Middle Eastern Studies

Department:

Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Apply By: Oct 31, 2026

Description

The Department of Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a professional-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction. The position will begin in the Fall semester of the 2027-28 academic year. Duties will include teaching Hebrew as a foreign language at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional teaching responsibilities may be required, such as courses on Hebrew/Israeliculture and undergraduate Hebrew language content courses. We seek candidates interested in a career devoted to teaching and general service to the university. Professional-track faculty are encouraged to fully integrate into the university's faculty and intellectual life, with opportunities for advancement through promotion and multi-year contracts.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, Comparative Literature, Jewish Studies, or a related field and two years of experience teaching Hebrew or Hebrew Literature are required. Preferred qualifications include training in comparative literature and at least one year of experience teaching Yiddish.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.