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Position Summary:

The Jewish Studies Program and the Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature (LLCL) at Florida Atlantic University seek an Instructor to teach all levels of Hebrew, especially Beginning and Intermediate. The selected candidate may also teach Hebrew and Jewish literatures in translation or related coursework in the Department of Languages, Linguistics or Comparative Literature and/or in the Jewish Studies Program, depending on the candidate's qualifications. The ideal candidate would have the ability to teach a second language (e.g. Arabic, Spanish, French, Italian) as needed, although it is not required by the position.

The Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature at Florida Atlantic University seeks educators who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from a variety of backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Further information about the Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature can be found at www.fau.edu/artsandletters/llcl. Further information about the Jewish Studies program can be found at www.fau.edu/artsnadletters/jewishstudies.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate administrator of a State university.

Responsible for teaching, service, and related administrative activities.

Responsible for program support efforts as needed.

May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have at least a Master's degree and will have completed at least 18 graduate credits in Hebrew or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

An M.A. or Ph.D. in Hebrew is strongly preferred. Prior experience in Hebrew language instruction at the university level, proficiency in using educational technology and online teaching tools, and experience constructing syllabi and course program development are preferred but not required.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2024-11-25

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:

FAU's Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) cover letter including the contact information for three references and (2) curriculum vitae.

Letters of Recommendations

Applicants who are shortlisted for this position will be required to arrange for the submission of two letters of recommendation.

Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant's 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.

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