Columbia University - Lecturer in Hebrew

Columbia University - Lecturer in Hebrew H-Net Job Guide • 04/17/2026 Job Institution Columbia University Institution Type College / University Department Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies Location New York, United States Position Lecturer Description The Department of Middle Eastern South Asian and African Studies at Columbia University invites applications for a position in Hebrew language instruction to be filled at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029. We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment to teaching languages for academic purposes while developing pedagogical materials and incorporating technological innovations into the curriculum. Responsibilities will include teaching 2 or 3 courses per semester and other duties associated with the language program. This is a full-time appointment for a term of 3 years. Preference will be given to applicants who have a Ph.D., but those with a Master's degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach are required. All applications must be submitted online and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, and sample teaching materials. Applicants also should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded into ASR. Applications received by May 6th, 2026 will be given full consideration. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who have a Ph.D., but those with a Master's degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach are required. Application Instructions All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, and sample teaching materials. Applicants also should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded into ASR. Applications received by May 6th, 2026 will be given full consideration. Columbia University in the

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Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Location 01 Open Date Apr 16, 2026 Salary Range or Pay Grade $73,181 Description The Department of Middle Eastern South Asian and African Studies at Columbia University invites applications for a position in Hebrew language instruction to be filled at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029. We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment to teaching languages for academic purposes while developing pedagogical materials and incorporating technological innovations into the curriculum. Responsibilities will include teaching 2 or 3 courses per semester and other duties associated with the language program. This is a full-time appointment for a term of 3 years. Preference will be given to applicants who have a Ph.D., but those with a Master's degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach are required. All applications must be submitted online and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, and sample teaching materials. Applicants also should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded into ASR. Applications received by May 6th, 2026 will be given full consideration. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who have a Ph.D., but those with a Master's degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach are required. Application Instructions All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, and sample teaching materials. Applicants also should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded into ASR. Applications received by May 6th, 2026 will be given full consideration. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Contact Information Jess Rechtschaffer Job URL https://apply.interfolio.com/184063 Website https://www.mesaas.columbia.edu Posting Date April 17, 2026 Closing Date May 6, 2026 Disclaimer H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures , reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net .