Jewish Studies 2013-2014

This page is for Jewish Studies jobs that begin in 2014.

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See also: Religious Studies 2013-2014, Biblical Studies 2013-2014, European History 2013-14, and History 2013-2014


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Tenure-Track or Long-Term Positions
===Brooklyn College, CUNY - American Jewish Studies=== The Department of Judaic Studies invites applications for an Assistant Professor in American Jewish Studies to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Collaborative teaching efforts with other academic departments and programs are expected, as is willingness to participate in departmental administration. This is a tenure track position with a start date of Fall 2014. All appointments are subject to financial availability.

QUALIFICATIONS: Active research and continuing publications are preconditions for appointment. PhD required. Preference will be given to a specialist in American Jewish Studies who can teach courses on North America including the Jews of New York and the Jewish Diaspora, and can also teach courses in the Studies in Religion program. Collaborative teaching will be with departments such as History, Sociology, Anthropology, and Puerto Rican Studies, and with programs such as Comparative Literature, and Caribbean Studies. Ability to teach Hebrew language and literature would be valued. Strong background in Judaic Studies is essential. Candidates with publications are preferred. Evidence of teaching excellence is required. Writing samples will only be required of finalists.

COMPENSATION: $61,903 - $74,133; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

STEP ONE: To be considered for this position, please submit your application online by clicking on "Apply Now" below. Applicants should upload their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a letter attesting to their teaching ability in doc, pdf, or rtf format.

STEP TWO: All applicants are required to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their recommenders as described below.

Please go to http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/hrref/?59 and enter the contact information for 3 (three) recommenders. The online system will automatically send your recommenders a request to submit a letter via the system. Full instructions will be provided.

Emailed or hard copy applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, please contact HR at 718-951-5131.
 * CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with the review of applications to begin December 1, 2013.
 * Link to Apply
 * Does anyone know where this was posted? I haven't found it on any of the usual suspects. (8/19/13)
 * A: It was posted at InsideHigherEd today (8/19/13): LINK
 * Thanks! It showed up on AJS today as well. Just glad it finally made its way to some sites I trust, (8/20/13)

The College of Idaho - Berger-Neilson Endowed Chair in Judaic Studies
The College of Idaho invites applications from dynamic teachers and creative scholars for the fully endowed Berger- Neilsen Chair of Judaic Studies (funded in part by a National Endowment for the Humanities challenge grant). This will be the first endowed chair in Judaic Studies in the state of Idaho, and one of the few such chairs in the Pacific Northwest and the  intermountain region. This Chair will be characterized by a conscious partnership with local Jewish leaders and communities throughout the region. The Program the Chair oversees will broadly explore Judaism and the role Jewish people and culture have played in shaping human experience.

The responsibilities of the Chair will include teaching five courses a year on a wide range of subjects, directly administering the fully endowed Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Lectureship in Judaic Studies at The College of Idaho, and designing fund-raising and community outreach plans. The Lectureship Program will be an outstanding opportunity to develop a vibrant intellectual community in Boise, Sun Valley, and throughout the region through lectures and classes on Jewish religion, culture, and history.

Specialization for this interdisciplinary position is open, but preference will be given to candidates who can offer engaging undergraduate courses on various aspects of Jewish history, especially Modern Israel, as well as Jewish religion, including the study of Jewish texts (the Tanach, Mishnah, and Talmud), and, potentially, classical Hebrew. The Chair will have the opportunity to participate in study abroad in Israel or other regions as appropriate. Ph.D. is required for this tenure-track position. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Founded in 1891, the College of Idaho is the state’s oldest private college. It has educated some of the most accomplished graduates in Idaho, including seven Rhodes Scholars, three Marshall Scholars, and ten Truman and Goldwater Scholars. Our distinctive liberal arts curriculum challenges students to attain literacy in each of four academic areas, or “peaks”--the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and a professional field. Four of the previous six Carnegie Foundation Idaho Professors of the Year are members of the College’s faculty. Caldwell, a community of 46,000, is a half-hour drive from Idaho’s capital, Boise. The location is within easy reach of Idaho’s splendid mountains, providing opportunities for outdoor activities. Boise is also home to congregation Ahavath Beth Israel, the oldest synagogue in continuous use west of the Mississippi River.


 * Review of files will commence on October 20 in preparation for interviews at the AJS meeting. Submit cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, and student evaluations to: [mailto:hr@collegeofidaho.edu hr@collegeofidaho.edu] . The College of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Lafayette College - Religious Studies (Jewish Studies)
Lafayette College announces a position open to applicants at any rank, beginning fall 2014, for a scholar with expertise in Jewish Studies to be appointed as the Philip and Muriel Berman Scholar. In addition to teaching courses in his/her area of specialization, the successful candidate will teach courses in world religions, and contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary programs as well as the Berman Center for Jewish Studies. Candidates applying at the senior rank must have a distinguished record of scholarship in their field(s) of specialization.

Lafayette is a highly selective liberal arts college of 2,400 students offering degrees in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, located in eastern Pennsylvania approximately 70 miles from New York and Philadelphia. Faculty members teach a 3:2 load and receive generous research support. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.


 * Applicants should upload a letter of application, C.V., short writing sample, and teaching portfolio, and arrange for academic transcripts and three confidential letters of reference to be uploaded by Oct. 15, 2013. Questions may be directed to Robin Rinehart, Head, Department of Religious Studies, rineharr@lafayette.edu.
 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2013-2014

Missouri State University - Religious Studies (post-Biblical Judaism)
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Religious Studies, anticipates an August 2014 opening for an assistant professor specializing in post-biblical Judaism, tenure eligible.

Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. completed by August 1, 2014, and must demonstrate strong potential in teaching and research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and M.A. courses in Judaism and will regularly teach one of the department's survey courses. The department is particularly interested in scholars of rabbinic, medieval, or early modern Judaism, whose research interests engage fields such as classical texts and/or biblical commentary, gender studies, or interreligious encounter. Candidates should be interested in engaging broad intellectual questions and be familiar with issues and approaches in the academic study of religion. Additionally, they must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations and to integrating multicultural issues into their courses.

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (course evaluations), course documents (syllabi), copies of all transcripts, and a publication or writing sample are to be submitted with the online application at https://jobs.missouristate.edu.

Three confidential letters of reference are to be sent to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Austra Reinis, Religious Studies Department, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO, 65897 (fax: 417-836-4757). Inquiries may also be addressed to Dr. Austra Reinis, e-mail: austra.reinis@missouristate.edu.


 * First consideration of applicants begins on September 3, 2013, and continues until position is filled. AA/EOE. Employment will require a criminal background check at university expense
 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2013-2014

Penn State University - Chaiken Family Chair in Jewish Studies
The Jewish Studies Program and Department of History at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the Chaiken Family Chair in Jewish Studies, a tenured position that will begin in August, 2014. The tenure home will be within History. Applicants should currently hold tenure at the rank of associate professor or professor.

We seek a distinguished scholar with a dynamic research agenda in the area of European Jewish History after 1750. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of research and publications within the fields of Jewish Studies and History. We also seek someone who will enhance the interdisciplinary strengths of both units, and who will play a leadership role in the growing Jewish Studies program. Excellent teaching abilities and a strong interest in teaching courses at all levels, particularly courses relating to the Holocaust, are essential.


 * Applications received on or before October 1, 2013 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.
 * Note: this position was also advertised last year; see Jewish Studies 2012-2013

Princeton University - Israel Studies (TT Asst. Prof.)
The Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University in conjunction with the Program in Judaic Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position in Israel Studies to begin September 1, 2014. Discipline and specialization are open. We seek candidates trained in history, literature, politics, or other relevant fields of the humanities and social sciences. Appropriate fields of specialization include the history of the state of Israel and its formation, the history of the Zionist movement, Israeli politics, Israeli literature, Hebrew literature of the pre-state period, or other aspects of Israeli culture.

Rank: Assistant Professor, PhD in hand or expected. Position will be open until filled.

Essential Qualifications: Candidates trained in history, literature, politics, or other relevant fields of the humanities and social sciences. Appropriate fields of specialization include the history of the state of Israel and its formation, the history of the Zionist movement, Israeli politics, Israeli literature, Hebrew literature of the pre-state period, or other aspects of Israeli culture. PhD in hand or expected


 * To apply, complete an online application at https://jobs.princeton.edu. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including language proficiencies and teaching experience), statement of research interest, and an essay or chapter of published writing or work-in-progress. Applicants must supply three names of references and their contact information in their online application. Review of applications will begin on October 1 and continue until the position is filled. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

University of California, Santa Cruz - Ancient Comparative Mediterranean Studies
Primary focus in texts and languages of the ancient Mediterranean. The successful applicant will be competent to teach texts at all levels in both ancient Greek and classical Latin. Preference will be given to applicants whose research and teaching areas include a relevant third language literature such as Arabic (classical), Hebrew (Biblical/rabbinic), Iranian (Avestan, Old and Middle Persian), or Sanskrit. We seek scholars whose work transcends traditional literary and textual approaches by conceptualizing the ancient Mediterranean as a dynamic space of cultural and historical significance. The successful candidate will be expected to teach large undergraduate lecture courses and small advanced seminars, and actively participate in the graduate program. This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.

RANK: Assistant or Associate Professor SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant professor level: PhD or equivalent degree (in hand at time of application) in Classics, Comparative Literature, Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, or related fields; a record of research and scholarly productivity, including a book in preparation or forthcoming; a record of college teaching; competence in Greek and Latin.

Associate professor level: PhD or equivalent degree in Classics, Comparative Literature, Near Eastern Languages and Literatures, or related fields; a record of research and scholarly productivity, including a book published or forthcoming; a record of college teaching; competence in Greek and Latin.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant Professor: Experience working with graduate students; competence in a relevant third language literature. Associate Professor: Experience supervising doctoral work; competence in a relevant third language literature.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014, with academic year beginning September 2014. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include an informative letter of application (clearly outlining your educational background, teaching experience, and publication record), vitae, three current confidential letters of recommendation* (2010 or later), two syllabi, and a short representative writing sample (30 pages max. in PDF format). Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files. Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00036. Refer to Position #JPF00036-14 in all correspondence.


 * CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.


 * Also posted at Arabic Language and/or Literature 2013-14 and Comparative 2014

University of Washington - Classical Judaism
The Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in classical Judaism. Possible areas of specialization include rabbinics, medieval commentarial literature, medieval philosophy, Jewish mysticism or Jewish law. The ideal candidate will study the Jewish religious and textual tradition within a broader cultural and comparative context. We expect this hire to play an integral role in the Samuel and Althea Stroum Jewish Studies Program, a nationally renowned program whose mission includes community engagement, outstanding scholarship, and exploring the integration of Jewish Studies and digital technologies. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Comparative Religion program and to the interdisciplinary curriculum of the Jackson School.

The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, teaching four courses per academic year over three quarters. A PhD or foreign equivalent by date of appointment is strongly preferred. This position is a full-time, nine-month appointment. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.


 * Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by October 15, 2013. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation for consideration. Materials should be sent by email to: [mailto:jsis@uw.edu jsis@uw.edu]

Wake Forest University - Rubin Chair of Jewish and Israeli History
Wake Forest University invites applications for the Mike and Deborah Rubin Chair of Jewish and Israeli History for an appointment at the associate or full professor level beginning July 2014. Research may be focused on any aspect of Jewish history; preference will be given to those who will enhance the interdisciplinary strengths of the University. The teaching duties include Jewish history as well as Israeli history, and must include an introductory level World Civilizations course. Excellent teaching of undergraduates and high-quality scholarship are central to Wake Forest’s mission.
 * To apply, please send a letter of application, c.v., transcript copies, and separate statement of teaching philosophy to https://wakejobs.silkroad.com. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent to letters@wfu.edu. Technical problems with submissions may be directed to (336) 758-4700. All materials must be received no later than October 1, 2013.

Yale University, Judaic Studies Program - Modern Jewish History (Tenured Position)
Yale University's Program in Judaic Studies seeks to fill a tenured position in modern Jewish history. Primary academic affiliation will be in the Program in Judaic Studies, with anticipated appointment in the Departments of History and Religious Studies, as befits the successful candidate's fields of specialization and methodologies within Jewish history. Candidates are expected to have broad familiarity with the critical study of Jewish history, whether social, cultural, political, religious, or intellectual, while specializing in modern Jewish history in the Americas, Western or Eastern Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East. Candidates should be thoroughly fluent in Hebrew as a language of both primary sources and contemporary scholarship, as well as at least one other modern Jewish language (e.g., Yiddish, Ladino) or host cultural language. They should be well-grounded in modern critical approaches to the study of history, including the ability to situate Jewish society and its history within broader cultural and comparative contexts. Candidates should have an outstanding record of excellence in publication and teaching, the latter at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic support to existing resources for the study of modern Jewish history, working closely with colleagues in the Program in Judaic Studies as well as in relevant departments and programs. Yale University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff and faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minority scholars.


 * Applications, with current vitae, should be submitted online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2629. Inquiries and nominations can be sent by e-mail to the chair of the search committee, at renee.reed@yale.edu.
 * Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2013.
 * What is the rank? Assistant tenure-track or associate? Can anyone disambiguate?
 * First line of the ad reads: "tenured position in modern Jewish history." So I assume rank is associate level or higher.
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented (History) 2013-14

Visiting Positions, Postdocs or Limited-Term Appointments
===Boston College - 2014-2015 Corcoran Visiting Chair in Christian-Jewish Relations=== Boston College and its Center for Christian-Jewish Learning invite applications for a one year visiting appointment (renewable for a second year) as the 2014-2015 Corcoran Visiting Chair in Christian-Jewish Relations, 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. The Corcoran Chair will agree to take on specific responsibilities related to the mission of the Center. Stipend: $70,000/academic year plus travel and research expenses. The full description is available at www.bc.edu/cjl.


 * Electronic submission of the following are requested: letter of application, CV, and a proposal for the research and writing to be done while holding the Chair, including an indication of how they fit into the guidelines above. Two letters of recommendation should be submitted directly. Applications are due by November 15, 2013. Decisions will be made by February 3, 2014. Communications should be addressed to Dr. James Bernauer, SJ ( cjlearning@bc.edu), Director, Center for Christian-Jewish Learning, Stokes Hall N405, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 USA.

Fulbright Post Doctoral Fellowships to Israel For Americans, 2014-2016
===Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Mandel Postdoctoral Fellowships===
 * American post-doctoral researchers in Israel, 2014-2016
 * Fulbright Israel to award 8 Post Doctoral Fellowships to Americans for research in Israel, during academic years 2014/2015-2015/2016
 * The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright commission for Israel, offers 8 fellowships to American post-doctoral researchers in support of work to be carried out at Israeli universities
 * This program is open to American post-doctoral researchers in all academic disciplines
 * Applications due August 1, 2013
 * Details at http://fulbright.org.il/en/?page_id=1024; 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 2013-2014 and Jewish Studies 2012-2013
 * See full post at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2013-14