Classification Title:

Lecturer

Job Description:

The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer in Hebrew language instruction, beginning August 16, 2025. The position is a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure-accruing appointment at the rank of Lecturer, with an opportunity for advancement in UF’s Lecturer/Instructional Professor track.

The successful candidate will lead the Hebrew program in the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies, which has a major and a minor program in Hebrew language and an undergraduate certificate program in Israel Studies. Teaching duties will include three courses per semester (fall and spring) including the one-year Beginning Hebrew sequence, the one-year Intermediate Hebrew sequence, and possibly courses on Israel conducted in Hebrew each semester. Administrative duties will consist of student recruitment for the Hebrew program, the administering of language placement evaluations to see where incoming students should start, and the advising of Hebrew major and minors.

The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida was founded in 1973. It is one of the best Jewish Studies programs in the US. Its faculty is interdisciplinary, teaching and researching in humanities and social science fields including literature, film, history, political science, and anthropology. The Isser and Rae Price Judaica Library is one of the best in the US, with extensive materials in Hebrew including journals, newspapers, and other primary sources. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Shorstein Center’s website, https://jst.ufl.edu/, to learn more about the unit and its faculty.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings), and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Advertised Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

Minimum Requirements:

M.A. in Hebrew or a related pedagogical field by August 16, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD Experience in Hebrew instruction and expertise in language instruction pedagogy

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching philosophy, and (4) the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

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