Job Description

Brandeis University invites applicants to apply for an asynchronous online Adjunct Co-Instructor to teach a course on THLC 200 Theory - based Methodologies for Teaching Hebrew as a World / Second Language. The course explores the core theory-based methodologies for teaching Hebrew, focusing on the language's power to impact learners' worldviews by contextualizing it in its ideological origins and cultural connections. This is a fall 2024 semester course, beginning 8/28/2024 - 12/10/2024.

Outcomes of the course:
These outcomes highlight the comprehensive skills and knowledge participants will gain through this course, preparing them to effectively teach Hebrew as a world / second language :

• Show proficiency in core theory-based methodologies for teaching world / second languages.
• Develop techniques to adapt methodologies for different age groups and learning needs.
• Analyze the impact of teaching practice on learnersâ™ outcomes.
• Create innovative, theory-based methodologies for teaching Hebrew.

Job Functions - Online Group Meetings:

• Lead weekly online group meetings (min. 1 hour) based on studentsâ™ demand.
• Facilitate online discussions and evaluate student work.
• Provide written and oral feedback on a weekly basis, to studentsâ™ assignments.
• Assign final grades based on student performance and participation.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching online (THLC 200 Methodologies in teaching Hebrew as a world / second language).
• Revise the materials of the course, as necessary.
• Adjust the materials to the profile of the students.
• Give students feedback on their work.
• Lead asynchronous and synchronous online discussions and activities.
• Assess student learning progress.
• Provide academic support to students.
• Collaborate and inform the director of the Consortium about student progress.

Requirements:

• Minimum degree requirement Master in Hebrew Language Education, Second Language Acquisition, or related field.
• Knowledge of core principles of language acquisition (SLA).
• Proven experience in training Hebrew educators in academic setting in the US, in the undergraduate and graduate level.
• A strong interest in the field of teaching Hebrew as a world / second language.       
• Outstanding organizational skills and strategic thinking abilities.       
• Exceptional communication skills, including near-native writing and editing in both English and Hebrew.
• Ability to create engaging, experiential learning experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students.
• Familiarity with Hebrew language education in various educational contexts.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• A draft course syllabus
• 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.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th ... e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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