One-Year Clinical Assistant Professor of Yiddish Language and Culture

The Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies of New York University invites applications for a one-year clinical assistant professor of Yiddish language and culture. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2025, pending administrative and budgetary approval.

The teaching load is 6 courses for the year. Courses will include a two-semester sequence of graduate level Academic Yiddish. In addition, the appointee will teach 1-2 undergraduate courses in spoken Yiddish. Additional courses related to Yiddish language and culture will be determined in consultation with the department.

Inquiries on the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Alex Jassen, .

Pay Transparency Statement:

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $70,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

The appointee is expected to have a doctorate in a field related to Yiddish language and culture.

We are seeking candidates with a record of teaching excellence and a commitment to equity and diversity in the classroom.