Jewish Studies 2012-2013

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See also: Religious Studies 2012-2013, Biblical Studies 2012-2013, History 2012-2013 & Comparative Literature 2012-2013
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Bar Ilan University: Lecturer (Junior or Senior) in Polish Jewish History

 * Jewish History Department of Bar-Ilan University. The appointment and rank will be junior or mid-level (lecturer [martzeh] or senior lecturer [martzeh bakhir]).
 * The successful candidate will have training and expertise in Early Modern or Modern Polish Jewish History, an established scholarly record of publications in the field, and proven experience as an effective teacher.
 * Ability to teach in Hebrew an absolute must.
 * Deadline Sept 1, 2012
 * Please submit: 1) an up to date curriculum vitae; 2) list of publications; 3) three [3] letters of recommendation specific to this application, sent directly to the search committee.Submit all materials to: Search Committee for Position in Polish Jewish History, Dept. of Jewish History, Bar-Ilan University, c/o Prof. Yaron Harel, dept. chairman, at [mailto:Yaron.Harel@biu.ac.il Yaron.Harel@biu.ac.il]
 * Also posted at European History 2012-13

Cornell University--Thomas and Diann Mann Professorship in Modern Jewish Studies

 * (sub-discipline open), tenured position at the full professorial level.
 * The successful candidate will have the ability to offer a range of Jewish Studies courses in the modern era and to demonstrate control of the relevant languages for her/his subfield of study. The person appointed will be a member of both the Jewish Studies program and an appropriate disciplinary department in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 * Applications should include full CV and the names of three references.
 * The deadline is November 1, 2012. Please submit applications at Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1882.

Duke University - Smart Chair in Jewish Studies

 * Duke University invites applications or nominations of senior scholars for appointment to the position of Smart Family Professor of Judaic Studies to begin Fall 2013, the first of two projected senior hires in our program. We will consider candidates from a wide range of academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
 * The University seeks candidates whose have made major contributions to the field of Jewish Studies, who can teach broadly within and beyond their areas of specialization. The holder of the Smart Professorship will further enhance the robust Jewish Studies community at Duke and the NC Triangle and play a major role in the flourishing interdisciplinary research culture at Duke, contributing to the Universitys high quality undergraduate teaching, complementing our existing graduate program strengths, directing MA and PhD students in his or her field of study, and augmenting Jewish Studies presence in the context of the Duke strategic plan (see http://stratplan.duke.edu/a_s_exec.html). The successful candidate will meet the standards in published scholarship, teaching excellence, and outstanding national and international stature appropriate for appointment to a distinguished chair. Duties include teaching a range of lower and upper division undergraduate courses and graduate courses, research, advising, curriculum development, program building and a commitment to public scholarship. Interest in program development and administration is particularly welcome.
 * Applications should include a cover letter indicating the candidates interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, and names of three references. The committee prefers that applications be delivered electronically to shawna.kaufman@duke.edu. Applications submitted by mail should be directed to Chair of the Smart Professorship Search Committee, c/o Shawna Kaufman, Campus Box 90029, 102 Allen Building, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708. Applications received by November 15, 2012 will be guaranteed full consideration, but the search will continue until the position is filled.

Georgetown University - Assistant Professor in Jewish Studies

 * Georgetown University, Theology Department, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Jewish Studies. The area of expertise is open, but preference will be given to applicants whose research engages classical Jewish sources. Starting date is August 2013. Candidates should be prepared to teach at all levels from introductory undergraduate courses to graduate seminars and to conduct and publish research. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the life of the university and of the department, which is large and collegial and committed to diverse approaches to the study of religion. Ph.D. is expected at the time of appointment.
 * Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012. Applicants should submit a dossier, including letter of application, vita, and three letters of recommendation, to: Christopher Steck, Chair, Theology Department, Box 571135, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057-1135. E-mail letters of recommendation can be sent to [mailto:theology@georgetown.edu theology@georgetown.edu].

Haifa University -- Tenure Track Position in Modern Hebrew Literature

 * Field: Modern Hebrew Literature, area: open, priority: poetry.
 * Level open. Language of instruction: Hebrew.
 * Review begins Oct 1, 2012
 * Send: Letter of interest, CV, A two pages description of research activity and future plans, Two writing samples. Three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent both in hard copy and email to: Ms. Michal Liebster, the secretary of the Hebrew and Comparative Literature, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa, 31905, email: [mailto:kol.kore.misra.sifrut.ivrit@gmail.com kol.kore.misra.sifrut.ivrit@gmail.com].

Indiana University - Bloomington - Medieval/Early Modern Jewish Civilisations

 * Assistant professorship in Medieval or Early Modern Jewish Civilisations
 * "Ph.D. or equivalent required. The successful applicant must demonstrate an excellent research record in a field or area of specialization including history, literature, or thought relating to Jews in the orbit of Islam; effective teaching; and an active professional profile. Teaching obligations will extend from introductory undergraduate courses to more specialized upper-level undergraduate courses and graduate training in the applicant’s own area of research expertise"
 * For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2012
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2012-13

===Lehigh University - Philip and Muriel Berman Professor of Jewish Studies===
 * Department / Position Website: http://religion.cas2.lehigh.edu/
 * Position Description: Philip and Muriel Berman Professor of Jewish Studies and Director of the Berman Center for Jewish Studies The Department of Religion Studies is inviting applications from distinguished teacher scholars to fill the position of Philip and Muriel Berman Professor of Jewish Studies at Lehigh University. This is a tenured position in the department at the rank of associate or full professor. The holder of the Berman Chair will also serve as the Director of the Berman Center for Jewish Studies, appointed for a three year term with the possibility of renewal. The successful applicant will have a strong record of publication that establishes expertise in the study of Judaism focusing on any period from the middle ages to the present. Methodological and theoretical approaches are open. In addition to working in an area of specialization, this individual must also teach general courses in Jewish and religion studies.
 * Submit all application materials (letter of application, c.v., a statement of research agenda, three letters of recommendation and a statement of teaching interests) to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Lehigh/Religion%20Studies by October 31, 2012. Please do not submit any additional materials at this point. Only electronic submissions via Academic Jobs Online will be considered. The review of applications will begin as they are received and continue until an appointment is made. Preliminary interviews for the Berman Chair will be held at both the AAR (November) and AJS (December) annual meetings in Chicago.

Leo Baeck Institute, New York: Executive Director

 * The Leo Baeck Institute-NY is the pre-eminent archive of documents, books, and art of the world’s German speaking Jews. Partner of the Center for Jewish History
 * Responsibilities include managing a staff of twenty, maintenance of the existing collection, acquiring new material, and participating in development.
 * Qualified candidates should be able to document their accomplishments in a similar position, have a knowledge of German and Jewish history and culture, as well as a track record of successful development.
 * Submit CV to [mailto:edsearch@lbi.cjh.org edsearch@lbi.cjh.org] Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.

Pennsylvania State University - Chaiken Family Chair in Jewish Studies

 * Established faculty in all areas of Jewish Studies are invited to apply, but one of the following fields is preferred: Judaism in the Hellenistic/Roman Periods; Modern Israeli/Middle Eastern History; or American Jewish History (Early Modern or Modern).
 * Applicants should currently hold the rank of associate professor or professor.
 * Applications received on or before December 1, 2012 will be guaranteed full review.
 * Applications for the position must be submitted electronically at the following Web site: www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. Please send a letter of application describing both current and future research and teaching/mentoring experience; a full CV, including the names and contact information of three references, and representative publications.

University of California, Davis - Assistant Professor, Late Antique Judaism

 * The Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Davis announces a search for a tenure-track faculty position in late antique Judaism. Applicants must have strong research plans and teaching records, and expertise in Jewish texts from the late antique period, especially rabbinic literature. Applicants should be prepared to teach a broad range of introductory and advanced courses in Jewish Studies, to teach specialized courses at the graduate level, and to take an active role in UC Davis’ Jewish Studies Program. The program especially welcomes applicants with an interest in the historical, comparative and theoretical study of religion, as well as candidates with an interest in interdisciplinary work in areas already represented in the UC Davis Religious Studies program, particularly in the history of Christianity or Islam. Rank is assistant professor; Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related field must be completed by the start of classes, September 23, 2012.
 * Applicants should submit a cover letter including a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, a writing sample such as a dissertation chapter or published article and three (3) professional letters of reference, using the online application form found at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00004
 * For full consideration applications should be received by October 15, 2012. The position is open until filled.

University of California Santa Barbara, Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies

 * We seek an established scholar with the credentials for a tenured professorship who has a record of outstanding scholarship in Jewish Studies, an interdisciplinary perspective and the ability to work across departments, and a demonstrated commitment to program building. The successful applicant will have the credentials for a tenured professorship in a department in the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts.
 * For more information, please visit www.hfa.ucsb.edu/academics_jewishstudies.html. Please send nominations and applications electronically to: [mailto:jewishstudiessearch@LTSC.ucsb.edu jewishstudiessearch@LTSC.ucsb.edu]
 * To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 5, 2012.

University of Chicago: Assistant Professor of Ancient Near Eastern History

 * The Oriental Institute and the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations of the University of Chicago invite applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Ancient Near Eastern History with a starting date in Fall of 2013.
 * Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand before the appointment begins. The candidate should be a scholar of the pre-Islamic Near East who has synthetic research interests that address problems in ancient history. Demonstrated expertise in Aramaic language and texts is highly desirable. Scholars whose research concerns the first millennium BC and the early first millennium CE, and whose expertise is with Aramaic texts from that interval (including, but not limited to, Imperial Aramaic, Palestinian Aramaic, Palmyrene, Hatran, Syriac) are encouraged to apply.
 * Applicants must upload a CV and cover letter and select three (3) referees to provide letters of recommendation to the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities Website at tinyurl.com/brpoq9w Review of applications will begin after September 1, 2012.
 * Inquiries can be directed to oi-administration@uchicago.edu with the subject heading "Ancient History Search."
 * Also posted at European History 2012-13

University of Colorado, Boulder - TT Asst., Jewish History
=== University of Innsbruck, Postdoc/Asst. Prof. of Contemporary History (areas of focus include "Nazism, the Holocaust, and its aftermath") Long term: 6 years w/ possibility of tenure track===
 * The history department at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in Jewish history, medieval period to the present. The position will start August 2013. The person who is hired must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in history or in Jewish Studies with specialized training in history by August 19, 2013. Teaching experience is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, conduct independent research, and participate in the Program in Jewish Studies. This position is vital to the department’s innovative graduate program, which emphasizes global, transnational, and thematic preparation and connects students and faculty across individual fields. A letter of application, c.v., graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness and promise (such as sample syllabi, or teaching evaluations), as well as three letters of recommendation will be accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com/, posting #818568.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the AHA annual meeting and, in certain special instances, at the AJS meeting.
 * Also posted at European History 2012-13 and Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2012-13
 * Postdoc - Assistant Professor the Institute for Contemporary History, for 6 years (a tenure track agreement might be offered).
 * Desired qualifications: PhD in an appropriate field; Postdoc experience; proven expertise in Austrian and European Contemporary History; Research in Nazism, the Holocaust and its aftermath, Migration history and intellectual history/the history of sciences; international publications; teaching experience; experience with third-party funding; mobility; proficiency in English; social skills; administrative experience.
 * Applications need to include a teaching concept and two letters of recommendation.
 * Applicaiton Deadline, August 22, 2012
 * More complete information: orawww.uibk.ac.at/public_prod/owa/karriereportal.karriere_detail?asg_id_in=7205
 * Also posted at European History 2012-13

University of Kansas - Asst or Assoc Professor, Religious Studies - concentration in Judaism

 * The Department of Religious Studies at KU invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor position in the field of Judaism. The appointment is expected to begin as early as August 18, 2013. The research specialization is open in terms of historical period and disciplinary approach. However, we are especially interested in candidates whose research incorporates developments in Europe from the late medieval to modern periods. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in languages relevant to the specific area of research and competence in classical Hebrew. Teaching competence is expected in the diversity of Jewish thought and practice.
 * Candidates should be conversant in approaches and methods central to the academic study of religion, and be committed to incorporating these perspectives into their classes. Commitment to the study of religion as pursued in a state university, a program of continuing research and publication, and teaching excellence are expected. Ph.D. or ABD in the field of Judaism is expected by the start date of appointment. University teaching experience desirable (which may include Teaching Assistantships). For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure all of the above are required, plus an established record of publications, excellence in teaching, and professional service commensurate with KU standards for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure.
 * Initial review of applications will begin October 15, 2012. Preliminary interviews with select candidates will be held at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion (Chicago, November, 17-20, 2012) or by telephone/Skype. For the online application go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position 00003223. Applications shall include a cover letter summarizing the candidate's existing research, future research goals, and teaching experience and interests; a curriculum vitae; and a teaching statement. Three confidential letters of reference should be sent separately by regular mail or pdf email attachment (signed) to Prof. Daniel Stevenson, Judaism Search, Department of Religious Studies, 1300 Oread Avenue, 109 Smith Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045; Phone: (785) 864-4341. Email: dbsteve@ku.edu.
 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2012-2013

University of Michigan--Assistant Professor, Mediterranean Studies (one appointment of four will be in Judaic Studies).

 * The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the field of Mediterranean Studies; specialization open. We seek a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to studying the Mediterranean context of Romance cultures, languages, histories and literary traditions from a transnational and/or comparative perspective. Research proficiency required in at least two languages: either two Romance languages or one Romance and another Mediterranean language. Teaching proficiency required in at least one Romance language.
 * Specific research focus might include language, ethnicity and nationality; literatures and cultures of migration; European-Ottoman relations; colonial and post-colonial identities; translation and mercantile networks. This position is part of a new University cluster on “The Mediterranean Perspective on Global History and Culture” devoted to studying the Mediterranean as a dynamic arena of cultural, religious, social, and political exchange (see www.lsa.umich.edu/mediterranean).
 * Four appointments have been allocated: Architecture and Urban Planning, History of Art, Judaic Studies, and Romance Languages and Literatures. Successful candidates will participate in Mediterranean-based curricula and programs both within their own departments and interdepartmentally, including a collaborative undergraduate course on interdisciplinary approaches to the Mediterranean.
 * Applicants should submit materials online via MLA's Job Information List at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15479. Dossier should include letter of application, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence (if available), statement of current and future research plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and three letters of recommendation. Letters should be addressed to search committee chair Professor William Paulson. Questions should be directed to Katie Hayes, Executive Secretary; Department of Romance Languages and Literatures; University of Michigan at katiehay@umich.edu.
 * Deadline--Nov 12

Wayne State University - Director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies

 * Wayne State University seeks a dynamic individual with outstanding leadership skills for the position of Director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. Reporting to the Provost of the University, the Director serves as the primary administrator of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies and as the leader of the University’s Jewish Studies minor. The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar and teacher, who possesses successful experience in the development of university programs and a vision for building partnerships across Wayne State and with the Jewish community of the Detroit metropolitan area.
 * The individual appointed Director will hold a tenured position in the Department of History with responsibilities divided equally between the Center and the Department. The successful candidate will have a 1-1 teaching load, a salary commensurate with qualifications, and membership in a Department of outstanding scholars and teachers.
 * All applicants must create an online application at http://jobs.wayne.edu and upload their letter of application, c.v., a writing sample (one dissertation chapter or the equivalent), and evidence of teaching qualifications. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to: Director Search, Marc Kruman, Chair, Department of History, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202.
 * Closing Date: 11/11/2012.

Williams College - TT Asst. Prof. in Modern Jewish Thought

 * The Department of Religion at Williams College seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in modern Jewish thought, beginning in the fall of 2013. The area of specialization is open, but we seek a candidate whose teaching interests and methodological approaches complement those of other faculty in the department and the interdepartmental Jewish Studies Program. Candidates will be expected to develop courses in their areas of specialization that will contribute to both the Religion Department and the Jewish Studies Program, and periodically to teach the theory and methods survey and senior seminar for the Religion Department. Ph.D. in hand or expected by September 2013. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion in November.
 * Please send a letter of application, c.v., summary of current research, short description of suggested courses, and three letters of reference by October 19, 2012, to Professor Denise Kimber Buell, Chair, Department of Religion, Williams College, 85 Mission Park Drive, Williamstown, MA 01267.

Boston College--Corcoran Visiting Chair in Christian-Jewish Relations

 * 2013-2014, renewable for a second year.
 * specializing in some aspect of the relationship between Christianity and Judaism.
 * Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or its earned equivalent, have published in the field, and hold (or have retired from) a tenured position (or its equivalent) in a university or seminary.
 * Stipend: $70,000/academic year plus travel and research expenses. The full description is available at www.bc.edu/cjl.
 * Application by November 16 to Dr. James Bernauer, SJ ([mailto:cjlearning@bc.edu cjlearning@bc.edu] ), Director, Center for Christian-Jewish Learning, Maloney Hall 340C, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 USA.

Drew University-One Yr. Visiting Professor of Jewish Studies

 * Drew University, a selective liberal arts college in Madison, New Jersey, seeks applications for a one-year, non-renewable position teaching Jewish Studies in the Religious Studies Department for the calendar year 2013 (Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 semesters). Rank and area of specialization within the field of Jewish Studies are open, but preference will be given to experienced teachers and published scholars. Strong preference for applicants who can teach both semesters, but applications from those available to teach only one of the two semesters of 2013 will also be considered. Experience in administering a Jewish Studies program is a plus. The successful candidate will teach a 2 course load each semester and run co-curricular events for the Jewish Studies program. Essential course for the Spring semester is the annually offered “Introduction to Judaism,” as well as guest teaching three lectures on Judaism in the department's core course, “Introduction to Religion”.
 * Only those with a PhD and at least two years of university teaching experience need apply. Letters of application, including a full resume, a list of courses taught in the past, and name and contact information for three professional references should be sent to Prof. Allan Nadler via email: anadler@drew.edu.
 * Review of applications will begin Sept. 15, 2012.

Fulbright Fellowships to Israel For Americans, 2013-2015

 * American post-doctoral researchers in Israel, 2013-2015
 * $20,000/year
 * Applications due August 1, 2012
 * Details at www.fulbright.org.il/index.php?id=1317; catalog.cies.org/viewAward.aspx?n=3400; www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/Application.htm.
 * Potential candidates should contact Ms. Judy Stavsky, Deputy Director, USIEF (jstavsky@fulbright.org.il; +972-3-517-2392) for advice and assistance.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2012-13

Harvard Divinity School -- Research Associate/Visiting Faculty Women's Studies in Religion Program, 2013-2014

 * Proposals for book-length research projects utilizing both religion and gender as central categories of analysis are welcomed. They may address women and religion in any time, place or religious tradition, and may utilize disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches from across the fields of theology, the humanities, and the social sciences.
 * Salary: $50,000
 * Ph.D. by October 1, 2012
 * Application deadline October 15, 2012
 * Application at www.hds.harvard.edu/wsrp/appform/application.htm
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2012-13 & Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2013