Lecturer in Yiddish

The Yiddish and East European Jewish Literature and Culture Program in the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University is seeking an instructor for the fall 2026 semester to teach YDSH 10 Beginning Yiddish with the possibility of teaching YDSH 20 Continuing Yiddish in the spring 2027 semester (pending budgetary approval and curriculum needs).

Requirements: MA Degree in Yiddish Language or a related discipline

Candidates with a Doctorate in Yiddish or related discipline will be given preference. A successful candidate will have near-native fluency in Yiddish, extensive experience teaching at the college level, and a strong record of teaching specialized topics connected to the Yiddish language, such as relevant literature or culture. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, a draft course syllabus, and names and contact information for two references.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.

The compensation for this position is $8764.20/course.