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Full Professor of Jewish Studies with a Focus on Source History and Cultural History at the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Vienna. Deadline for applications: 15th April 2024.
Full Professor of Jewish Studies with a Focus on Source History and Cultural History
at the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Vienna
The position:
This position deals with research and teaching in all essential aspects of the culture, literature, religion and history of Judaism across its entire geographical breadth. A particular focus of this professorship lies on Jewish texts and Jewish cultural history in the context of the rabbinic period (70 to 1000 AD) which is of central importance. Teaching is mandatory in compulsory modules in the bachelor’s, master’s and extension curricula in Jewish studies, as well as the supervision of bachelor-, master- and doctoral theses. Participation is also expected in one of the faculty’s key research areas and in the Doctoral School of Historical and Cultural Studies or the Doctoral School of Theology and Studies on Religion.
Your academic profile:
- Doctoral degree/PhD
- Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
- Proven leadership qualities
- Gender and diversity competence
- Experience in designing and managing large research projects
- Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level
- Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty and/or the University
The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.
We offer:
- a dynamic research environment
- a wide range of research and teaching support services
- attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
- an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (§98 UG, level A1, to be negotiated individually) and an organisational retirement plan
- a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects
- comprehensive relocation support
Reference no.: 14/21-2023/24
Application deadline: 15 April 2024
For detailed information (application requirements), please see the original announcement: https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/en/jobs-recruiting/professorships/detail-page/news/jewish-studies-with-a-focus-on-source-history-and-cultural-history/?no_cache=1&cHash=f345f26dc9046fa86d157dc91bceb844
2024-2025 One-Year Jewish Studies Program at Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden is open for applications. Deadline for applications: 14th April 2024.
2024-2025 One-Year Jewish Studies Program at Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden is open for applications. Deadline for applications: 14th April 2024.
Paideia’s One-Year Jewish Studies Program is an international academic program dedicated to the study and interdisciplinary interpretation of the textual sources that have served as the wellsprings of Jewish civilization. The program has been running since Paideia began operations and is one of the most intensive Jewish learning experiences in Europe. It offers a combination of traditional textual study methodology (hevruta), an academic and critical approach to interpretation, and an applied dimension answering to contemporary needs, making it a unique program in Jewish studies. The curriculum of the One-Year Jewish Studies Program runs chronologically from Torah and Midrash, through Medieval Jewish Philosophy and Responsa Literature to Modern Jewish Philosophy and Literature, with courses taught by prominent scholars, including leading professors from major Israeli, American and European universities. It includes a multi-leveled Hebrew language study program and a study trip. In cooperation with academic institutions and universities, the One-Year Jewish Studies Program enables the participants to study for a Master’s Program in Jewish Studies.
Application deadline: April 14 2024
- Easy application process
- Tuition free participation
- Available scholarships
- Help with accommodation
- No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required
Apply through https://paideia-eu.org/programs/the-one-year-jewish-studies-program/
Contact Email recruitment@paideia-eu.org
Call for Applications: The Lilli and Michael Sommerfreund Visiting Professorship in Jewish Studies 2024/25 (1 October 2024 – 30 September 2025). Deadline for applications 19th April 2024.
Call for Applications: The Lilli and Michael Sommerfreund Visiting Professorship in Jewish Studies 2024/25 (1 October 2024 – 30 September 2025). Deadline for applications 19th April 2024.rektor@hfjs.eu until April 19th 2024.
The Hochschule für Jüdische Studien / University for Jewish Studies Heidelberg (HfJS) seeks to appoint a visiting professor to the Lilli and Michael Sommerfreund Chair in Jewish Studies for the academic term 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2025. The compensation corresponds to W2 level. Founded in 2018, the Lilli and Michael Sommerfreund Guest Professorship in Jewish Studies commemorates two survivors of the Shoah that devoted their lives not only to rebuilding the Jewish community of Frankfurt am Main, but also to fostering the city`s greater cultural and social growth. To honor its namesakes, the chair is dedicated to the teaching of Jewish History and Culture at the HfJS. Conditions for appointment are a doctorate in Jewish studies or a comparable study and in accordance with Article 47, Paragraph 2 of the Higher Education Law of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg a habilitation or comparable qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude. The successful candidate will be able to teach in English and supervise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, especially students pursuing the international Master of Arts degree in “Jewish Civilizations”. The HfJS welcomes applications from scholars of adjacent fields within Jewish Studies, such as Jewish Education, Jewish Philosophy, Jewish Arts etc., and that are not currently represented in the HfJS course listings. Young scientist are also welcomed. The appointee will be expected to take residency in Heidelberg throughout the duration of each semester. The HfJS aims to increase the number of women on its faculty, hence specifically encourages qualified women to apply. Disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please send all inquiries and application materials (letter of application, CV and list of publications) in one pdf-file to