Winter 2025 Course Lectureship Opportunities

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Posting period: October 1 - 15, 2024

Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2024

Salary: $9625/ course (including vacation pay)

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The Department of Jewish Studies is inviting applications to teach a course in winter 2025. Please complete the online application form and upload required documents. For any questions, please contact erin.henson [at] mcgill.ca

Applications will be ranked according to the collective agreement between Â鶹Çø and the MCLIU. Preference will be given to the qualified applicant with the most priority points. Â鶹Çø is committed to equity in employment and diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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JWST 220D2 – 002 Introductory Hebrew

Language acquisition - introductory Hebrew.

January 6 – April 11, 2025: Monday & Wednesday (16:05 – 17:25)ÌýLEA 721

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education: Advanced academic degree, preferably a PhD, from an Israeli university.

Experience: Extensive experience teaching Hebrew. Some experience of teaching at the academic level is a plus.

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JWST 320D2 - Intermediate Hebrew

This course is designed to integrate students at various levels into one group with the aim of improving their basic language skills and preparing them for advanced Hebrew.

January 6 – April 11, 2025: Monday & Wednesday (13:05 – 14:25 pm) Leacock 617

Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education: Advanced academic degree, preferably a PhD, from an Israeli university

Experience: Extensive experience teaching Hebrew. Some experience of teaching at the academic level is a plus.

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JWST 330 – Topics in the Hebrew Bible

A selected topic of current interest in the Hebrew Bible will be studied in depth. Emphasis on the contributions of Ancient Near Eastern Studies (archaeology, comparative literature, and Semitic linguistics) to understanding the text. Students may read the text in Hebrew or in translation.

January 6 – April 11, 2025: Tuesday & Thursday (10:05 – 11:25) - LEA 721

Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education: PhD in Biblical Studies/ History of Interpretation of the Tana"ch.

Experience: Experience in teaching the Hebrew Bible at a high academic level; ability to teach basic survey courses as well as focused courses on a variety of books of the Bible.

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JWST 351 – Studies in Modern Jewish Literature

Within a comparative framework, this course examines cultural, thematic and artistic developments in the works of modern Jewish literature written in both Jewish and non-Jewish languages. For those without reading knowledge of the original, all works are available in English translation.

January 6 – April 11, 2025: Monday & Wednesday (10:05 – 11:25) BIRKS 111

Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education: Advanced academic degree in literary analysis with expertise in Jewish Studies.

Experience: Expertise in teaching literary analysis at the highest academic levels; familiarity with English and Jewish literature history.

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JWST 376 – Topics in Jewish Music 1

A study of one style, historical period, or geographical location of Jewish musical expression

January 6 – April 11, 2025: Tuesday & Thursday (16:05 – 17:25) - SH680 361

Teaching Qualification Requirements:
Education: Advanced academic degree, preferably PhD in music.

Experience: Extensive experience in teaching Jewish music at the academic level.

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