Tenured Professor in Yiddish Literature and Culture, Harvard University, Cambridge

June 5, 2026

The Department of Comparative Literature at Harvard University seeks to fill the position of a tenured professor in Yiddish literature and culture, with appointment expected to begin July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach and advise at undergraduate and graduate levels, bringing Yiddish literature into conversation with literary and cultural studies broadly understood. A doctorate is required; knowledge of modern Hebrew literature is a plus.

Deadline for applications: September 15, 2026 | DETAILS

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