Job: Lecturer of Modern Hebrew and Middle Eastern Studies, UT Austin (deadline: March 6, 2015)

University of Texas at Austin || Department of Middle Eastern Studies

JOB POSTING: LECTURER OF MODERN HEBREW AND MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES, beginning fall 2015

Job Description:

The Department of Middle Eastern Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a lecturer position in Modern Hebrew and Middle Eastern studies starting in fall 2015. Applicants must have superior proficiency in Modern Hebrew and an MA or PhD in Middle Eastern studies or a related field. Applicants should have a record of excellence in teaching language and culture at the university level. Responsibilities include teaching Modern Hebrew language courses at all levels, including advanced content courses, as well as large survey courses or seminars in Middle Eastern or Israel studies. The regular teaching load will comprise of 9-12 hours each semester. Security sensitive position; background check conducted on applicant selected.

Applicant Instructions:

The application deadline is 6 March 2015. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three original letters of reference, and a teaching portfolio that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus for a content course in Modern Hebrew or Israel studies, and student evaluations via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/28757. Please direct any questions to Denise Beachum at denise.beachum@austin.utexas.edu.