The Position :
Visiting Assistant Professor, Modern Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Job Summary :
The Muhlenberg College Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures invites applications for a 2-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Modern Hebrew and Jewish Studies, beginning fall 2024.
Native / near native fluency required with demonstrated teaching competence in Hebrew Language and expertise in Modern Hebrew, Jewish Studies, or related field.
Ph.D. preferred. We seek a dynamic colleague who will take an active role in the life of our department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the potential to coordinate with and build upon our programs in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, by offering courses in literature, theatre, film, and / or modern Israeli culture, in Hebrew and in translation.
With our nationally recognized Theatre program, there will be regular opportunities to teach drama in translation. Knowledge of other Jewish languages and Arabic are a plus.
The teaching load is three courses per semester, with dedicated resources to develop new courses and access to robust faculty development opportunities through the Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning.
Visiting Assistant Professors are also eligible for multiple College funds that support other forms of scholarship.
The candidate should demonstrate experience with multi-media textbook platforms, interest in language acquisition pedagogy, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence.
Muhlenberg College is a student-centered campus that prizes its commitment to teaching in the liberal arts tradition. The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the growing diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and service.
Successful completion of background checks, including but not limited to child abuse clearance, education and criminal background are required.
The department is committed to outstanding teaching that supports and encourages our increasingly diverse student population through innovative and inclusive pedagogies.
The College : The College & Surrounding Area : Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, four-year residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs.
Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences;
as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master’s degrees.
As part of eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City.
As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine.
Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg College to learn more.
To receive full consideration, interested candidates should upload the following items as a single PDF : (1) cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a separate diversity statement that describes the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities you bring that will contribute to our goal to build a diverse and inclusive academic community (e.
g., approaches to inclusive teaching practices, ability to work effectively with diverse student populations), and (4) the names and email addresses of three professional references by May 15, 2024.
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