University of Sydney, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
ROTH LECTURESHIP IN HOLOCAUST STUDIES AND JEWISH CIVILISATION
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Australia |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Lecturer |
ROTH LECTURESHIP IN HOLOCAUST STUDIES AND JEWISH CIVILISATION
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
REFERENCE NO. 1247/0711
- Join a vibrant research and teaching environment
- Interesting and challenging cross-disciplinary position
- Full-time, 5 Year Fixed Term: $102K-$121.2 p.a. including salary, leave loading and up to 17% super
The University of Sydney is Australia's first University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse ranges of humanities and social science studies in the Asia Pacific region and is regularly ranked in the top 20 arts faculties in the world.
The School of Languages and Cultures(SLC) offers the widest range of undergraduate and postgraduate language studies in Australia and is a centre for European, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
This is your opportunity to join the SLC’s Department of Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies and in this lectureship you will:
- teach and supervise at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and help coordinate and promote the Holocaust and Jewish Civilisation programs in an interdisciplinary environment, working closely with the Department of History, and developing links with other Faculty departments
- undertake research in your area of specialisation and secure grant funding
- take part in administrative activities in the Department and serve on school and faculty committees
- contribute to professional and community collaborations in the field.
To succeed in this role you will:
- possess a PhD in Holocaust Studies
- have teaching expertise in Holocaust Studies, including Holocaust History and Holocaust Education, with a focus on Holocaust Representation, Museums and Remembrance
- have a proven ability to teach in Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture, including Biblical and Post-Biblical religious thought utilising classical Hebrew texts and preferably also Modern Hebrew
- be an innovative and creative thinker who can strengthen and expand the program, as well as being able to contribute to the broader Jewish Civilisation program
- be self-driven and experienced working well in teams
- have research potential that is demonstrated by publications and grants.
Highly desirable for appointment is your:
- evidence of community involvement including museum studies
- experience teaching adult education
- ability to teach in a Genocide Studies program.
Over the last decade the faculty has developed a strong program of Holocaust Studies, its history, aftermath, memory and representations at undergraduate, Masters and doctoral levels and this is your opportunity to develop your skills and expertise alongside internationally renowned scholars in a supportive team environment.
Remuneration package:$102,092 to $121,232 p.a. (which includes a base salary $86,269 - $102,443p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2011 (11.30pm Sydney time)
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
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All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positionsand search by the reference number for more information and to apply. |
Website: | http://sydney.edu.au/positions/ |
Primary Category: | Holocaust, Genocide, and Memory Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Jewish History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/24/2011 |
Closing Date | 09/11/2011 |