Colby College Seeking Visiting Assistant Professor, Modern Hebrew & Israel Studies

The Colby College Department of Jewish Studies

The Colby College Department of Jewish Studies seeks a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2027/28 academic year to teach three Modern Hebrew language courses (beginning through intermediate) and one course in Israel studies on a topic of their choosing.

The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching introductory Hebrew in a fun, engaging, creative manner and committed to employing a multivocal approach when teaching about Israel. Candidates must have relevant prior teaching experience, a solid command of Modern Hebrew, and a master’s degree or higher (or equivalent advanced degree) at time of employment. (Colby will arrange for the successful candidate to receive training in the Ulpan-Or Hebrew language curriculum prior to the start of the fall semester.) The Jewish Studies department prioritizes outstanding pedagogy, a commitment to student mentorship beyond the classroom, and engagement in co-curricular activities. Colby College is proud to be among the best small liberal arts colleges for Jewish life and learning.

To apply, please submit applications through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/194246. Include a cover letter explaining your interest in this specific position, a cv, and two letters of recommendation. Please also submit a statement that describes your approach to pedagogy and how it will inform the courses you would teach at Colby; we encourage you to include specific examples that illustrate your use of active learning and student-centered teaching methods. Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,700 to $69,700, commensurate with rank, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.