The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks scholar(s) for one or more positions in the study of Rabbinic Judaism for an appointment date of July 1, 2020.  Rank and salary are open.  We welcome applications at the assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor rank.

Applicants should possess broad knowledge of the Rabbinic period and literature as well as expertise in the languages essential to the field and relevant to the candidate’s research agenda. Strong applicants will demonstrate knowledge of the Roman, Sasanian, and early Islamic imperial contexts in which Rabbinic literature developed. Candidates are expected to have the interest and ability to engage in interdisciplinary conversations with other scholars of religion and in other fields and areas within the University.

The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the academic study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students; Master’s level students in M.A., M.Div., and A.M.R.S. programs; and undergraduates in the College. Many faculty members hold associate appointments in humanities or social science departments and professional schools of the University. A normal teaching load is four courses per year on a quarter system.

Candidates must hold the Ph.D. in Rabbinic Judaism or a related field or discipline by the time of appointment.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2019 and will continue until the position(s) is/are filled or the search is closed. Applicants should submit 1) a letter of interest, 2) CV, 3) a teaching statement, 4) syllabi, 5) a statement articulating future research agenda, and 6) a writing sample of 25-40 pages. If applying at the assistant professor rank, applicants must also solicit three letters of recommendation through the system. Applications should be made online, at http://apply.interfolio.com/66300

If you have any questions, contact Sara Bigger at sfbigger@uchicago.edu

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Opening for the position of a Professor (W2) in German-Jewish History at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

The successful candidate will teach at the University of Duisburg-Essen (in the fields of Jewish Studies and/or Jewish History, reduced teaching load) and function as the head of the Salomon Ludwig Steinheim Institut für Deutsch-Jüdische Geschichte in Essen with its small team of researchers.

Candidates are expected to

• hold a PhD degree in Jewish Studies or Jewish History with a focus on the history of the Jewish in Germany
• show a post graduate research record: near complete “Habilitation” or second book.
• be fluent in German, and near fluent in Hebrew and English
• have a successful record of fund raising
• posses administrative and representatives skills

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Im Rahmen eines gemeinsamen Berufungsverfahrens nach dem „Jülicher Modell“ ist mit dem Salomon Ludwig Steinheim-Institut für deutsch-jüdische Geschichte (Mitglied der Johannes-Rau-Forschungsgemeinschaft) und der Universität Duisburg-Essen in der Fakultät für Geisteswissenschaften zum Sommersemester 2020 auf fünf Jahre befristet folgende Stelle zu besetzen:

Universitätsprofessur für „Deutsch-jüdische Geschichte“

(Bes.-Gr. W 2 LBesO W)

Über eine eventuelle Entfristung der Professur wird zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt entschieden.

Gesucht wird eine in der Forschung ausgewiesene Persönlichkeit im Bereich Judaistik/ Jüdische Studien, die über sehr gute Sprachkenntnisse des Hebräischen und des Deutschen verfügt. Die Stelleninhaberin bzw. der Stelleninhaber übernimmt in Nachfolge des derzeitigen Direktors Prof. Dr. Michael Brocke die Leitung des Salomon Ludwig Steinheim-Instituts. Die Leitung des Instituts verlangt dessen Repräsentation in Universität und Öffentlichkeit, Pflege und weiteren Ausbau von Kooperationen und Kontakten in Forschung und Wissenschaftsvermittlung sowie die Leitung des Mitarbeiterteams, das sich aus Historikern/-innen, Judaisten/-innen und IT-Fachleuten zusammensetzt.

Der Schwerpunkt der Forschungstätigkeit wird am Salomon Ludwig Steinheim-Institut sein.

Zu den Aufgaben der Stelleninhaberin bzw. des Stelleninhabers gehört es, neben den Tätigkeiten am Steinheim-Institut auch die deutsch-jüdische Geschichte entsprechend ihrer bzw. seiner kultur- oder religionswissenschaftlichen Qualifikation in Forschung und Lehre angemessen zu vertreten. Erwartet werden Veröffentlichungen in hochrangigen, referierten Publikationsorganen sowie der ausgeschriebenen Position angemessene Erfahrungen bei der Einwerbung und Durchführung kompetitiver Drittmittelprojekte, vorzugsweise DFG-geförderter Projekte.

Die Universität Duisburg-Essen legt besonderen Wert auf die Qualität der Lehre. Didaktische Vorstellungen zur Lehre – auch unter Berücksichtigung des Profils der Universität Duisburg-Essen – sind darzulegen. In der Lehre wird von der Stelleninhaberin bzw. vom Stelleninhaber erwartet, dass sie bzw. er in den Studiengängen der Fakultät Lehrveranstaltungen im Umfang von 2 Semesterwochenstunden anbietet.

Die Einstellungsvoraussetzungen richten sich nach § 36 Hochschulgesetz NRW.

Die Universität Duisburg-Essen verfolgt das Ziel, die Vielfalt ihrer Mitglieder zu fördern (siehe www.uni-due.de/diversity/). Sie strebt die Erhöhung des Anteils der Frauen am wissenschaftlichen Personal an und fordert deshalb einschlägig qualifizierte Frauen nachdrücklich auf, sich zu bewerben. Bei gleicher Qualifikation werden Frauen nach Maßgabe des Landesgleichstellungsgesetzes bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bewerbungen geeigneter Schwerbehinderter und Gleichgestellter i. S. des § 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX sind erwünscht.

Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen (Lebenslauf mit Angaben zum wissenschaftlichen und beruflichen Werdegang, Liste der wissenschaftlichen Veröffentlichungen, Zeugniskopien, Darstellung des eigenen Forschungsprofils und der sich daraus ergebenden Perspektiven für das Steinheim-Institut und die Universität Duisburg-Essen, Lehr-Lernkonzept unter Berücksichtigung des Profils der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Angaben zur bisherigen Lehrtätigkeit, zur Mitwirkung in der akademischen Selbstverwaltung sowie zu den eingeworbenen Drittmitteln) sind bis zum 31.08.2019 zu richten an den

Dekan der Fakultät für Geisteswissenschaften der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Herrn Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dirk Hartmann, bewerbungen-geiwi@uni-due.de.

Weitere Informationen zum Salomon Ludwig Steinheim-Institut, zur ausgeschriebenen Stelle, deren Einbettung in die Universität Duisburg-Essen sowie in die Fakultät für Geisteswissenschaften finden Sie unter:

http://www.uni-due.de/imperia/md/content/geisteswissenschaften_dekanat/professurausschreibung_w2_deutsch-juedische_geschichte.pdf

Job opening: PhD/Assistant position (100 %) in Institute of Jewish Studies

The Institute of Jewish Studies at the University of Bern has an open PhD research position (100 %) beginning February 1^st, 2020 and limited to four years. The successful candidate will be required to complete a doctoral dissertation. Additionally the candidate is expected to contribute to teaching, research projects and administrative work.

 Job description:

• Research: Dissertation topic in the area of Jewish Studies, preferably with a focus in Antiquity or Middle Ages
• Teaching: Active participation in the course offerings of the institute
• Research assistance for Prof. R. Bloch
• Administration

Your profile:

• Completed MA in Jewish Studies, Classics, Theology, History or related field
• Very good knowledge of Hebrew and/or Greek
• Interest in interdisciplinary discourse

Application documents:

• Brief statement of motivation
• Curriculum Vitae and diplomas
• Proposal for the planned dissertation (1 page max.)
• 1 or 2 letters of reference

We offer:

• Work in a small, dedicated team
• Individual work space including computer
• Inspiring academic environment
• Employment follows cantonal guidelines

Please submit application electronically (single PDF file) no later than September 30, 2019 to rene.bloch@theol.unibe.ch

For more information please direct inquires to Prof. René Bloch and consult the website of the institute www.judaistik.unibe.ch.

The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and encourages in particular women to apply for open positions. By equal qualifications, applicants with severe disabilities will be given priority.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Gimelstob Visiting Scholar of Judaic Studies

Spring, 2020

The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters

Florida Atlantic University

Thanks to the generous support of the Gimelstob endowment in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the college invites applications for the Gimelstob Visiting Scholar of Judaic Studies. This professorship will be awarded through a competitive process for a one-semester appointment.

Award:

• Appointment commences at the beginning of Spring, 2020 (January 2020) and extends to the end of Spring, 2020 (May 2020).
• $40,000 salary
• $5,000 program enhancement funds for programing on campus related to field of the scholar (to be used in the support of symposia, faculty research clusters, guest speakers, etc.) to be organized as part of the responsibilities of holding this professorship.

Eligibility:

• PhD-holding Associate or Full Professor of Judaic/Jewish Studies.
• Strong research record and active participation in the field with complementary strengths in disciplines of the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences represented in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
• Strong preference for those whose research profile intersects with themes of contemporary Jewish Identity, Politics, Jewish Film and/or Digital Culture, Modern Jewish Life and Societies, Interfaith and/or Intercultural Dialogues.

Conditions:

• Commitment to teach two courses, one undergraduate and one graduate. A pro-seminar format is welcome. Themes of course(s) would ideally relate to the research of the scholar and serve both Jewish Studies majors and graduate programs in the college, especially the PhD in Comparative Studies.
• Following appointment, awardee submits a budget to College Dean for how program enhancement funds will be used during professor’s appointment.
• Scholar commits to presenting at least one research presentation to the College and local community during the period of the appointment.

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time).  Monday, September 16, 2019

Evaluation of Applications:

• Applications will be evaluated by faculty appointed by the Dean consisting of the  College Associate Dean, the Director of the School for Interdisciplinary Studies, and two Jewish Studies faculty members.
• Committee will forward its recommendation to the Dean for consideration.
• Dean will make final decision on appointment of the professorship.

Application Format:

All materials required for the application, must be submitted in one PDF file, clearly labeled with the applicant’s name.

The application file should be submitted electronically to Ms. Gabby Denier (gdenier@fau.edu), Assistant to Dr. Adam Bradford (abradfo5@fau.edu) Director of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

The application file should include the following materials:

• Two references from colleagues in the candidate’s field who can speak to his or her scholarship, teaching and mentoring, and collegiality.  It would be greatly appreciated if one of these came from a colleague within the department’s home academic unit.
• Cover Letter with a statement by the applicant, outlining his or her area of expertise and discussing his or her research activity. This statement should also include candidate’s proposal for a graduate and undergraduate course (or pro-seminar that covers the same topic at both levels) and a preliminary proposal for the use of the program enhancement funds.
• Current curriculum vitae.