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See also: Religious Studies 2015-2016, Biblical Studies 2015-2016, European History 2015-16, and History 2015-16

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Tenure-Track / Full-Time Positions

Allegheny College (PA) - Jewish Chaplain and Faculty Member of Religious Studies

Allegheny College seeks applicants for the newly created full-time position of of Jewish Chaplain and Faculty Member of Religious Studies. Submit a letter of application, resume or c.v., evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references by email to Jane Ellen Nickell, Chaplain and Eric Boynton, Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at religiousstudiesjobs@allegheny.edu. Letters of recommendation will be requested of short-listed candidates.

• More details at InsideHigherEd.com
• Deadline for applications is October 30, 2015.

Bard College (NY) - Jacob Neusner Professor in the History and Theology of Judaism (Open Rank)

Bard College invites applications for a full-time, open rank position in the Religion Program, in the area of Judaic Studies. This is an endowed chair, the Jacob Neusner Professor in the History and Theology of Judaism, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the field and to Bard College. The position contributes centrally to both the Religion Program and the Jewish Studies concentration.

The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship in a liberal arts setting. The period of specialization is open.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Nominations are especially welcome. For more information on the Religion Program at Bard, visit http://religion.bard.edu/ or contact Bruce Chilton, chilton@bard.edu.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching and research statement, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/31517

• Interfolio Link Closes: Dec 31, 2015.

• Also posted at Religious Studies 2015-2016

Binghamton University, SUNY (NY) - Israel Studies (Hebrew and Israeli Literatures)

This position is the second of three cluster hires in Israel Studies and the successful candidate will be a member of both the Judaic Studies Department and the Center for Israel Studies. This position is affiliated with the Citizenship, Rights, and Cultural Belonging Transdisciplinary Area of Excellence (see http://www.binghamton.edu/tae/). Area of Specialization: Hebrew and Israeli Literatures. Areas of competence: Open. Comparative approaches are encouraged. A successful candidate will have a strong research program. Teaching experience preferred. Ph.D. in hand by 01 September 2016 is expected.

Requirements: A successful candidate will have a strong research program. Teaching experience preferred. Ph.D. in hand by 01 September 2016 is expected.

Additional Information: It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Application Instructions: Required application materials include a cover letter, CV, a research statement, a brief writing sample (no longer than a paper or chapter), a teaching statement that focuses on pedagogy, 2 sample syllabi, and 3 letters of reference. Applicants should use https://Binghamton.interviewexchange.com to submit their materials.

• Applications received by 15 October, 2015 will be guaranteed full consideration, but the search will continue until the position is filled.

Columbia University (NY) - Leonard B. Kaye Chair in Hebrew and Comparative Literature

Summary Description: The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University invites applications for a position in Modern Hebrew and Comparative Literature, at the rank of tenured associate or full professor. The appointment will fill the Leonard B. Kaye Chair in Hebrew and Comparative Literature. The candidate is expected to have a distinguished record of scholarly achievement in the field of Modern Hebrew and Comparative Literature, and to demonstrate the capacity to contribute significantly to the larger intellectual mission and the institutional well-being of the department.

Minimum Qualifications: All candidates must have excellent scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Hebrew and Comparative Literature

Apply AT: http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61418

• Date Review Begins: 09-15-2015.

• Also posted at Comparative 2016

Harvard University (MA) - Spanish-Portuguese Jewry

The Department seeks to appoint a tenure-track or tenured professor in Jewish history and culture, with special emphasis on the civilizations of Spanish-Portuguese Jewry both within the Iberian Peninsula and throughout the Sephardic diaspora. The appointment is expected to begin on or after July 1, 2016. Candidates are encouraged to apply by September 15, 2015. The appointee will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in Jewish studies or related discipline, required by the time the appointment begins; fluency in Hebrew required. The successful candidate will be able to teach inter alia the Jewish history and culture of the medieval and early modern Mediterranean world, and should demonstrate research expertise in some particular aspect or aspects of Sephardic history and culture, whether pre- or post-expulsion. For example: Jewish literature, philosophy, law of the “Golden Age”; visual and material culture; Jewish-Christian relations and/or Jewish-Muslim relations, etc. Applications are accepted only via the Harvard Employment web site:

TENURED: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6239

TENURE-TRACK: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6238

• Apply by: Sept. 15 2015.

• Also posted at European History 2015-16

• Has anyone heard anything about this position yet? Just wondering if they had contacted first round candidates yet or not.

Michigan State University (MI) - TT Assistant Professor in Holocaust Studies and European Jewish History (William and Audrey Farber Family Chair)

The Jewish Studies program at Michigan State University invites applications for a newly endowed chair and tenure-system position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Holocaust Studies and European Jewish History, with additional strengths in the study of Antisemitism. Interest in the uses of the digital humanities for scholarship and/or teaching and the dissemination of scholarship will be a special plus.

The successful candidate will be appointed on an academic year basis and will engage in an active program of research, teaching (two courses per semester), and service. The position is to be sited in the James Madison College, a residential undergraduate public affairs college at MSU, and shared with the Department of History in the College of Social Science. The endowment for the position is managed by Jewish Studies in the College of Arts and Letters and we hope there will be some benefits as well for the Digital Humanities at MSU. The position includes funds for research support.

The position is being recruited at the assistant professor or advanced assistant professor level and will involve an AY appointment (nine months). Candidates must show a record of excellence in teaching, strong promise of excellence in scholarship that will be nationally and internationally recognized, and a desire to work cooperatively with other faculty in Jewish Studies, James Madison College, History, and the Digital Humanities. Candidates should be knowledgeable about new directions in the study of the Holocaust and European Jewish History and comfortable working in interdisciplinary contexts. Interest in using the digital humanities to pique and maintain interest in modern Jewish history, the Holocaust, Holocaust Memory, etc, among an enlarged public in Michigan is valued.

The home unit for reappointment, tenure, and promotion will be the James Madison College, with appropriate input from the Department of History and the Jewish Studies Program. With an enrollment limited to 1200 students, James Madison College provides an ideal environment for a teacher-scholar who plans to maintain an active scholarly agenda but is devoted to excellence in undergraduate teaching. The latter is the primary criterion for tenure at the college. The College has four majors: Comparative Cultures and Politics; International Relations; Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy; Social Relations and Policy. The position is understood as a core position in Jewish Studies, one of five, and all courses taught will count toward the minor in Jewish Studies in the university.

• Review of applications will begin October 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources web site https://jobs.msu.edu/ (posting #2050). Applications should include a letter expressing interest in the endowed position, describing the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and accomplishments, and should include a current CV, two scholarship samples, and a semester’s teaching evaluations. The names and email addresses of three referees should be provided.

• Also posted at European History 2015-16

New York University (NY) - Open Rank - Judaism

The Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University seeks to hire a scholar of Judaism. Rank open. The department will consider applications relating to any aspect of the study of Judaism, but it has particular interest in applications that demonstrate one or more of the following: engagement with the field of religious studies; an interest in issues related to gender; a chronological focus on a period before the eighteenth century. All candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The appointment will begin in September 1, 2016 pending administrative and budgetary approval.

• Deadline for application is October 15, 2015. To apply, submit a curriculum vitae and three references online. Applicants at the assistant professor level who have not yet published a book should submit a book manuscript that has been accepted for publication or an approved doctoral dissertation. For more information and to apply see the NYU Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies web site at http://hebrewjudaic.as.nyu.edu. Instructions can be found under the home page link “Employment.”

• Does anyone know (or just have a guess about) what they're looking for with this search?
• Somebody who has already published a book, apparantly. Which is refreshingly honest of them. I wish more postings would just come out and say "If there isn't a book deal on your CV, we won't even read your application."
• Ah, is that what upload an accepted manuscript or approved dissertation actually means...? Oh well.

San Francisco State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - John & Marcia Goldman Chair in American Jewish Studies

San Francisco State University, Department of Jewish Studies invites applications for the position of the John & Marcia Goldman Chair in American Jewish Studies to be filled at the level of tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 2016. Because American Jewish studies is a scholarly field and not an academic discipline, the department will consider applications from scholars in a wide array of disciplines, including (but not limited to) anthropology, art history, cultural studies, education, ethics, history, literature, media studies, modern Jewish thought, philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, and womens/gender studies. Since this position reflects the intrinsically interdisciplinary nature of Jewish studies, broad familiarity with Jewish studies is desirable.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in their discipline, with a completed degree by August 1, 2016. Candidates must have an active record of scholarship related to their area of specialization in American Jewish studies. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience in settings with large, diverse student bodies and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. The ability to work as a public intellectual in Jewish studies is highly desirable, since the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the university's mission of community engagement. Preferred candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a sense of collegiality, and the ability to work cooperatively.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per semester, both lower and upper division undergraduate courses. These will include both existing department course offerings and new courses to be developed for the department in the candidates area of expertise. Since 2/2 constitutes a reduced annual teaching load, the endowed chair must demonstrate correspondingly higher levels of scholarly productivity (by maintaining an active program of research leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and other venues in the field of American Jewish studies, as well as presentations at significant conferences, accolades or awards, and strong endorsements by referees) and leadership in service outreach activities. Other duties include advising, curriculum development, and committee service. A detailed position description is available at the department website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~jewish/.

Salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The California State University provides generous health and retirement benefits, as well as domestic partner benefits.

• Application: Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant publications, evidence of teaching experience, and at least three letters of reference. Review of applications and supporting materials will begin September 30, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Please email materials or inquiries to jssearch@sfsu.edu. Printed materials may also be sent to: American Jewish Studies Search, Department of Jewish Studies, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132.
• Has anyone heard anything about this position yet? Just wondering if they had contacted first round candidates yet or not.

• It's been a mere 2 weeks since the deadline. They have to read what is probably hundreds of applications. I wouldn't anticipate hearing anything until November.
• Received an email today that they had my materials and were reviewing applications. So I think they have only just started and I agree with the above that November seems more likely. (10/14)

Stanford University (CA) - Koshland Chair in Jewish Religion and Culture - CANCELLED

The Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University invites applications and nominations in the area of the study of Jewish religion and/or thought for the Daniel E. Koshland Chair in Jewish Religion and Culture. We seek a senior scholar of distinction in the field of Jewish Studies, with an outstanding record of research and scholarship and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and advising students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate may specialize in any area or period of the study of Jewish religion and/or thought.

The appointment will be at the full professor level, but scholars at the advanced associate level are also encouraged to apply.

• For full consideration, applications must be received by October 30, 2015. The term of appointment would begin September 1, 2016 or as soon as practicable thereafter. Applicants should submit a full curriculum vitae (including bibliography) with a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests through Interfolio via the following URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/30395
• This search has been replaced by the Open Rank Jewish Religion and/or Thought search posted immediately below (8/29)

Stanford University (CA) - Jewish Religion and / or Thought (Open Rank)

The Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University invites applications and nominations in the area of the study of Jewish religion and/or thought for a tenure-line, open-rank position. The successful applicant must demonstrate substantial evidence of creativity and excellence in research and scholarship as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. He or she may specialize in any area or period of the study of Jewish religion and/or thought.

This search replaces the recently (July 2015) advertised search for the next holder of the Daniel E. Koshland Chair in Jewish Religion and Culture. Senior scholars of distinction are also encouraged to apply for this position, and, if appointed at full professor level, may be eligible for nomination to the Koshland Chair. Those who have already applied under the previous search may elect to have their applications carried over to this one.

• Apply at: http://apply.interfolio.com/30395
• For full consideration, applications must be received by October 30, 2015. The term of appointment would begin September 1, 2016 or as soon as practicable thereafter.

• Also posted at Religious Studies 2015-2016

Stockton University (NJ) - Holocaust Studies (incl. Jewish Studies)

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for the position of Assistant Professor in Holocaust Studies at Stockton University. The successful candidate will contribute to Stockton’s undergraduate minor and graduate Master of Arts programs in Holocaust and Genocide Studies in the School of General Studies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a sustained commitment to scholarship and teaching in Holocaust studies, with an interest in teaching other genocides as well.

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctorate in an appropriate field, including, but not limited to Holocaust & Genocide Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Psychology, Theology, Political Science, Sociology, Literature, and Education. Interdisciplinary approaches are especially welcome. Scholarship and teaching on Jewish and Christian responses to the Holocaust, Jewish life and culture before the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and/or Jewish-Christian relations is particularly desirable. Excellent teaching credentials and a strong research and publication record are expected.

The successful candidate should be willing to contribute to distance/online education as well as teaching in traditional classroom and seminar settings. Service will include contribution to governance of the Undergraduate Minor in Holocaust & Genocide Studies and the Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (MAHG), student advising, and campus-wide faculty committees/initiatives.

Salary: Assistant Professor: $59,488.41 to $62,192.99, commensurate with experience. Salary is complemented by a generous benefits package.

Submit application materials to Dr. Robert Gregg, Dean of General Studies, https://careers-stockton.icims.com/jobs. Include electronic copies (as Word or PDF files) of the letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check.

• Screening of applications begins October 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

• Also posted at Open Field or Mixed Hire 2015-16 (History)

Towson University (MD) - Ancient Judaism

The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor position in Ancient Judaism (2nd century BCE-the Rise of Islam) with the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies beginning August 2016.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by August 1, 2016. Possess a strong command of rabbinic literature and engage with core genres of the traditional Jewish canon, but may focus on an era from late antiquity through the Rise of Islam. Interested in addressing the intellectual and religious history of ancient Judaism as well as its intersections with other religious and intellectual traditions of late antiquity. Possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and show potential for a productive scholarly program.

Responsibilities: Faculty assigned an instructional workload of six (6) course units per academic year for the first year. Beginning the second year the workload reverts back to the standard instructional workload of seven to eight (7-8) course units. Teach both introductory and specialized courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including Introduction to Judaism, Introduction to the Study of Religion and Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as upper level undergraduate courses. Teach the core graduate survey in Rabbinic History and Literature as well as graduate seminars. The Philosophy and Religious Studies Department in conjunction with the graduate program in Jewish Studies will determine the mix of undergraduate and graduate courses, advising duties and service.

Towson University: Towson University (http://www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 18,000 undergraduates and approaching 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.

• Application Process: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, official or unofficial transcripts, evidence of effective teaching, three letters of recommendation by November 6, 2015 to Dr. Anne Ashbaugh at: http://apply.interfolio.com/29532.

University of California Berkeley (CA) - TT Assistant Professor - Modern Hebrew Literature - Comparative Literature and Near Eastern Studies

Description The Departments of Comparative Literature and Near Eastern Studies at U.C. Berkeley seek applications for an Assistant Professor in Modern Hebrew Literature (tenure track) with an expected start date of July 1, 2016.

The successful candidate will have a rigorous grounding in modern Hebrew literature and culture, with additional areas of specialization in one or more of the following: Biblical or medieval Hebrew literature; Yiddish or Ladino literatures and cultures; Arabic, German, or other literatures of relevant comparative focus; critical approaches such as gender theory, critical race theory, post-colonial theory, area studies, film and media studies, or social/cultural history.

Minimum basic qualification: completion of all degree requirements except the dissertation for a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field. Additional qualification: completion of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start of appointment. Preferred qualifications: native or near-native fluency in Hebrew and English; broad competence in literary studies and in critical approaches to theoretical frameworks, demonstrated through formal study and/or publication record; proven ability to conduct research in more than one language, literature, and culture, working with texts in the original languages of the relevant literatures/cultures; demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.

Applicants should submit: 1) A cover letter that includes current and future research plans and teaching philosophy; 2) a current C.V.; and 3) three letters of reference. When applying, applicants will be asked to provide contact information for referees, and must then request letters through the application system. Additional writing and teaching materials will be solicited for finalists.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality ( http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html ) prior to submitting their letters.

Where to apply: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00796

• Applications must be received by November 2, 2015. Please direct inquiries to: clfa_apc@berkeley.edu

• Also posted at Comparative 2016

University of Cincinnati (OH) - Culture and Thought of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

The Department of Judaic Studies in the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Culture and Thought of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This is a full-time tenure-track position, beginning August 1, 2016.

The successful candidate will be a promising scholar with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. Qualified candidates will be familiar with the interdisciplinary academic study of medieval Jewry and intercultural relations within a broader, global context. Background in Middle-Eastern Studies or Peace and Conflict Studies would be desirable. We are seeking individuals whose research and teaching activities promote interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments and colleges at UC and our consortium partners including Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Medieval Jewish History, Jews and Islam, and Judaism and Christianity in Conflict, and advising research projects of advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should be able to integrate digital technologies into the classroom. The successful candidate will also serve on committees and generally work to further the department’s growth and prestige. Applicants' research and teaching should be consistent with our mission, which emphasizes a commitment to diversity and to collaborative projects nationally and internationally.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in-hand by August 1, 2015, clear evidence of research and publication activity, solid evidence of teaching effectiveness, and knowledge of Modern Hebrew. Please see the University of Cincinnati website (www.uc.edu), and the Department website (www.artsci.uc.edu/judaic) for information about the Department’s programs and projects with faculty in other departments and institutions including experiential learning, travel study, and collaboration with the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the American Jewish Archives, and the Klau Library. A complete list of the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and University may be found at http://www.uc.edu/registrar/registration/reg_info/cincinnati_consortium.html

• Application Process and Deadline: Application deadline is Sunday, November 8, 2015. Screening of applications will begin shortly thereafter and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meetings of AAR/SBL and AJS. All applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uc.edu. Cover letter should address the candidate’s effectiveness and consistency with both the position and the mission of the Department and indicate experience and success with teaching and interacting with culturally diverse populations. Include a current vita, samples of scholarly work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Three letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to Matthew Kraus matthew.kraus@uc.edu (phone: 513-556-2298) or mailed to Judaic Studies Search Committee C/O Matthew Kraus Dept. of Judaic Studies, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210169 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0169. For questions, please contact Professor Matthew Kraus, Chair of Search Committee (513) 556-2298 [matthew.kraus@uc.edu].

• Also posted at Religious Studies 2015-2016

University of Dayton (OH) - Jewish Studies / Modern Jewish Religious Thought / History

The University of Dayton, Department of Religious Studies, seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Jewish Studies with a specialization in modern Jewish religious thought and history. Responsibilities include teaching the undergraduate introductory course in religion, a general introduction to Judaism, a study of the Holocaust, as well as specialized undergraduate and graduate courses in Judaism. The normal teaching responsibility for the position is three courses per semester. Position begins August 16, 2016. The Department of Religious Studies offers introductory and advanced courses in the University's Common Academic Program for undergraduates, supports a vibrant major and minor in Religious Studies, offers M.A.s in Theological Studies and Pastoral Ministry, and features a Ph.D. in Theology, with a focus on U.S. Catholic experience.

By the time of application applicants must have a doctorate in hand with a research focus and area of expertise in Jewish religious thought and history in the 20th and/or 21st centuries, must demonstrate academic training and continued research interests in modern Jewish religion, must show evidence of an ability to engage classical texts (Tanakh and ancient rabbinic literature) in classroom and research, must demonstrate potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate level, and must be able to articulate a clear research agenda. Preference will be given to specialists in Jewish Studies with evidence of academic training and interests in the U.S. context, particularly in Jewish-Christian relations, with knowledge of Catholic intellectual traditions, with familiarity with the characteristics of Marianist higher education, with successful teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, with the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds, with a demonstrated record of quality publications, and to those demonstrating a potential for service, leadership, and collaboration within the department, university, and community.

A complete application for the position consists of a letter of intent that addresses all the qualifications, c.v., teaching statement, statement of research interest, writing sample, copies of transcripts, and three signed letters of reference. If the degree is not on the transcript, the applicant should make sure that one of the letters is from the advisor and attests to the completion of the doctoral requirements.

• The deadline for completed applications is November 5, 2015. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/18398 Applicants should anticipate that preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature meeting in Atlanta, November 21-24, 2015. Address inquiries to Silviu Bunta, Ph.D., Chair, Religious Studies Search Committee, at sbunta1@udayton.edu.

• Also posted at Religious Studies 2015-2016

University of Maryland, College Park (MD) - TT Asst. Professor - Jews of Muslim Lands/Mizrahi Jews in Israel

The Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies and the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, seek to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor who specializes in the Jews of Muslim Lands/Mizrahi Jews in Israel. The position is open to scholars trained either in History, the Social Sciences, Religious Studies, or Cultural Studies, and it is part of a larger initiative to strengthen Middle Eastern Studies on campus. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to affiliate with other departments at the University of Maryland, which values interdisciplinary research and teaching. Position start date: August 16, 2016.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have completed the doctoral degree either in History, Jewish Studies, Middle East Studies, Israel Studies, Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, a social science discipline or other related fields by the time of the appointment; must demonstrate theoretical and methodological sophistication in their approach to the study of the Middle East; must demonstrate knowledge of the history, political, and social forces of the Middle East; and must demonstrate the ability to teach specific courses on the Jews of Muslim lands and on Mizrahi Jews in Israel. Candidates must show promise of excellence in research; promise of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and proficiency in Hebrew and at least one other Middle Eastern language, preferably Arabic.

• Preferences: For best consideration, applicants must apply by October 23, 2015. A complete application must include the following: a letter of application stating qualifications, experience, research plans, and teaching interests; a complete curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; and two representative samples of the candidate’s scholarship, such as dissertation chapters or published articles. Questions regarding this position may be sent to Prof. Marsha Rozenblit, Search Committee Chair, mrozenbl@umd.edu or 301-405-4267.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville (TN) - Endowed Chair in Judaic Studies and Program Director

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville invites applications for an associate or full professor of Religious Studies, beginning August 2016.  Research area of expertise is open, with preference given to candidates whose area of specialization is early modern/modern Judaism and candidates who can teach courses in Religious Studies as well as Judaic Studies.  The successful candidate will hold an Endowed Chair in Judaic Studies and will direct The Fern and Manfred Steinfeld Program in Judaic Studies. The position carries a competitive salary and generous research and travel funds.  Candidates should have demonstrated prominence as leaders in the interdisciplinary field of Judaic Studies. Applicants should have knowledge of languages relevant to their research, including Hebrew, and will complement existing UTK faculty in Religious Studies, Judaic Studies, and/or The Marco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.  The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

Please send a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to Dr. Christine (Tina) Shepardson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Religious Studies, The University of Tennessee, 501 McClung Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996-0450, cshepard@utk.edu.  Review of applications begins October 21, 2015 for applicants wanting to be considered for a preliminary interview at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta and the Association for Jewish Studies in Boston, and will continue until the position is filled.

Visiting Positions / Limited-Term Appointments

Brandeis University (MA) - Post-doctoral Fellowship in Israel Studies

The Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University invites applications for the 2016-17 academic year. Post-doctoral fellows teach one course per semester in Israel studies, related to programs in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Israeli arts and culture, politics, sociology, economics or other relevant disciplines. They are expected to be in residence at Brandeis, participate actively in the intellectual life of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies and present at least one public lecture. This position offers an annual stipend of $52,500 plus benefits and a $3,000 research and travel fund.

• Learn more at http://www.brandeis.edu/israelcenter/support/postdoctoral.html
• Apply by October 31, 2015.

Center for Jewish History (NY) - NEH Fellowship for Senior Scholars

The Center offers a fellowship to senior scholars through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The award supports original research at the Center in the humanities, including but not limited to Jewish studies, Russian and East European studies, American studies and Germanic studies, as well as musicology, linguistics, anthropology, sociology and history. Applications are welcome from college and university faculty in any field who have completed a PhD more than six years prior to the start of the fellowship and whose research will benefit considerably from consultation with materials in the collections of the Center’s partners – American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. Fellowships carry a stipend of up to $50,400 for a period of one year. Fellows are expected to conduct original research at the Center, deliver at least one lecture based on the research conducted, actively participate in the scholarly community at the Center, acknowledge the Center and NEH in all publications resulting from research completed during the fellowship, and submit a report upon completion of the fellowship describing the experience.

• The application deadline for the 2016-17 fellowship is December 1, 2015. 
• Full eligiblity requirements and application guidelinese are posted at fellowships.cjh.org . 

Center for Jewish History (NY) - Prins Foundation Postdoctoral and Early Career Fellowship for Emigrating Scholars

The Center for Jewish History is pleased to offer a fellowship for emigrating postdoctoral and early career scholars through a grant from the Vivian G. Prins Foundation. We invite foreign scholars who seek permanent teaching and research positions in North America to apply for this award, which will support 10-month fellowships for scholars who are at the beginning of their careers. Fellows will be provided with a stipend of $35,000 to conduct original research in the collections of the Center’s partners – American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. This award allows the Center to serve as the gateway for emerging scholars seeking to begin a new academic life in North America.

• Application deadline: January 11, 2016
• Full eligibility requirements and application guidelinese are posted at fellowships.cjh.org

• Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2015-16

Colby College (ME) - Faculty Fellow in Jewish Studies (1 yr.)

The department of religious studies and the Jewish studies program at Colby College invite applications for a one-year faculty fellow (sabbatical replacement) in Jewish studies, beginning September 1, 2016. The successful candidate will teach two survey courses on Jews and Judaism (one premodern, one modern) and two additional courses in the candidate’s areas of interest. Applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds and relevant areas of expertise are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting and to scholarly research. Candidates who will contribute to the goals of Colby’s Center for Small Town Jewish Life preferred. PhD preferred.

Please submit as a single pdf file a letter of interest, c.v., statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research interests to jssearch@colby.edu; please name the file “lastname, firstname”. Please have three letters of recommendation submitted to the same address.

• Applications received by November 1 will receive full consideration; preliminary interviews will take place at the AJS conference in Boston.

• Also posted at Religious Studies 2015-2016

College of Charleston (SC) - Norman and Gerry Sue Arnold Distinguished Visiting Chair in Jewish Studies - Fall 2016

The Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston invites applications for the Norman and Gerry Sue Arnold Distinguished Visiting Chair in Jewish Studies for the Fall semester of 2016. Leading academics, writers, artists, and policy makers with expertise on any aspect of the Jewish experience are encouraged to apply. The visiting scholar will participate in the intellectual life of the Jewish Studies Program and the broader college community, and teach one undergraduate course. We are especially interested in candidates who extend our curriculum into areas not well-covered by existing faculty. The position offers an ideal opportunity for research and writing in a beautiful, relaxing environment and carries a salary of up to $20,000, plus free housing in a spacious three bedroom house a short walk from campus. Interested applicants should send a c.v. along with a syllabus or course proposal to idelsohne@cofc.edu.

For further information, please contact Prof. Martin Perlmutter, Director of Jewish Studies, at perlmutterm@cofc.edu. For more information about the Jewish Studies Program, visit our website at jewish.cofc.edu.

• Those attending the AJS conference in Boston and wanting to meet with us should submit their application by December 1, 2015. The final application deadline is January 15, 2016.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem (ISR) - Mandel Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Jewish Studies for 2016-2019

The Mandel Fellowships are intended for scholars, from Israel and abroad, who have shown exceptional excellence, depth, and originality, and whose research may enrich academic and cultural discourse.

Applications will be accepted from candidates who completed their doctoral degrees recently, no earlier than October 1, 2011. Candidates who have not yet graduated may apply if they have submitted their dissertations by October 7, 2015. If awarded the fellowship, their acceptance will be conditional upon approval of their degrees by April 1, 2016.

Mandel Scholars engage in research in optimal conditions and teach one annual course (2 hours per week). Teaching in English is possible.

Mandel Scholars receive approximately 150,000 NIS per year in addition to a research grant.

The fellowship is for three years, beginning October 1, 2016. There is an option for a two- or one-year tenure.

Scholars are selected on a competitive basis with no preference for a specific field of study.

Contact: Online application only, via the Humanities section of Hebrew University’s Scholarship System

Website: http://www.scholion.huji.ac.il/.upload/Kol_kore_full_details_english%202015.pdf

• Deadline for Applications: October 7, 2015.

• Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2015-16

McGill University (CAN: QC) - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies

The Department of Jewish Studies, McGill University, invites applications for the Simon and Ethel Flegg Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. The fellowship is for the 2016-2017 academic year and can be renewed once. Scholars in all fields of Jewish Studies are encouraged to apply. The Flegg postdoctoral fellow will teach one course in both fall and winter terms, deliver a public lecture during the academic year, and participate actively in the intellectual life of the department. The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $50,000 CAD (plus benefits), in addition to a research allowance of $8500. Applicants must have received their PhD after June 2012 and have PhD in hand by June 1, 2016.

Applications must include: 1) a one-page statement of interest detailing the proposed research project. 2) a full curriculum vitae 3) an official copy of university graduate transcripts (if provided by the university) 4) a copy of the doctoral diploma or a letter from the Department Chair specifying the defense date 5) three letters of recommendation, one of which must speak to competence in teaching 6) a writing sample, not to exceed 20 pages 7) a 500 word statement of teaching interests.

• All materials should be sent electronically to flegg.jewishstudies@mcgill.ca. For questions about the postdoc, please contact Prof. Daniel Heller at daniel.heller@mcgill.ca. Electronic letters of recommendation should be attached as PDF documents only or sent directly by the referee. All materials must arrive by December 1, 2015.

University of Pennsylvania (PA) - Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2016–2017 - Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies: ‘Political Ramifications: Expanding Jewish Political Thought'

Over the course of their history, Jews have championed a range of ideological views and operated within a variety of political contexts. These experiences have generated a rich body of political thought, but there is an ongoing need to advance such thought in light of new developments in political theory and a changing world beyond academia. One way forward is to continue to stretch the boundaries of Jewish political thought in ways that intersect with the study of law, religion, history, literature, and other subjects, or that approach the subject in a comparative framework.

During the 2016–2017 academic year, the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania seeks to expand the study of Jewish political thought. The Center seeks applications from scholars working in fields from ancient to contemporary, welcoming projects that enlist philosophy and theory to unsettle regnant paradigms of power and statehood, that draw on archival research to challenge established understandings of Jewish political history, or that make use of other less expected sources for political thought. Research themes may include but are not limited to:

Intersections with Religion and Culture. Recent years have seen a revived interest in the subject of political theology. How does Jewish political thought address the entanglement between religion and politics? Can and should political debates inform the development of Jewish theology, and can Jewish theology provide conceptual resources with which to tackle political problems?

Comparative Study. How do categories and concepts from general political theory inform Jewish traditions of authority and membership? And what, conversely, can Jewish thought contribute to wider debates about topics such as sovereignty, allegiance, and citizenship?

Law as Politics. Relevant projects could raise questions that span law and politics such as those concerning governance, jurisdiction, and Halakhah. They may investigate the politics of those who develop Jewish legal traditions or explore the relationship between those traditions and their political contexts.

Finding the Political in the Local and the Everyday. General political theory has identified political logics and structures not only in the state but also in a range of more local contexts, including family, city, school, and congregation. What insights emerge from applying this theoretical approach to Jewish life?

The Katz Center invites applications from scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts at all levels, as well as outstanding graduate students in the final stages of writing their dissertations. Stipend amounts are based on academic standing and financial need with a maximum of $60,000 for the academic year. Recipients will be notified by March 1, 2016.

Applications are available on our website: http://katz.sas.upenn.edu

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2015.

• Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2015-16