Hebrew Language Post

[James E Copeland]

Lecturer in Modern Hebrew
Rice University

        The Office of the Dean of Humanities is seeking to fill a position as
Lecturer in Modern Hebrew beginning in the fall 1997. The position is
non-tenured with annual appointments based on student demand. The Ph.D. is
desirable but not required. Rice University is a small institution with
undergraduate and graduate strengths in science, engineering, the social
sciences, and the humanities. Evidence of excellence in classroom teaching
is an imperative. The appointment will be in the Center for the Study of
Languages and will contribute directly to its language program. We are
seeking a person with a native or near native competence in spoken and
written Hebrew. Emphasis in teaching will be on the  spoken language, as
well as reading skills. Candidates who also have competence in reading
pre-modern Hebrew texts will be preferred. Training in applied linguistics,
or foreign language teaching methodology is also desirable, but not
required. The normal course load is two courses (six hours) per semester.
Teaching duties will include four Hebrew language courses per year:
Elementary Hebrew 1, 2 and Intermediate Hebrew 1, 2.

Rice University is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in
education and employment. Rice does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age,
disability or veteran status. To be eligible for consideration send
completed applications (including, CV and three letters of recommendation)
to: Hebrew language Search, Dean of Humanities, Rice University, MS 33,
Houston TX 77251-1892. E-mail: humadmin at rice.edu. Applications will be
considered until the position is filled.




James E. Copeland
Chair
Department of Linguistics
Rice University
Houston, TX 77252-1892