City University of New York - City College
Associate or Full Professor – Jewish History (tenured/tenure-track)
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Full Professor |
Job Vacancy Notice
Job Title: Associate or Full Professor - Jewish History
Job ID: 13771
Location: City College of New York
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Division of Humanities and Arts at The City College of New York (CCNY) announces a major expansion of its Jewish Studies program, aided by a generous gift from Michael and Irene Ross. We wish to recruit a senior scholar in Jewish History for the Michael and Irene Ross Chair in Hebrew and Yiddish. The successful candidate will have major publications, extensive teaching experience, and a national and international reputation. The geographic and chronological focus is open, but the person must be able to work in Hebrew and Yiddish, among other languages. The position begins August 27, 2016. The tenure home will be in the Department of History with teaching responsibilities split between History and Jewish Studies. The possibility exists of teaching doctoral students at the CUNY Graduate Center.
The Jewish Studies Program at CCNY attracts a largely non-Jewish student body, with nearly 1000 registering for the program's classes each academic year. The successful candidate should be able to communicate his or her expertise effectively to a diverse student body, and lead the enhancement of the research and scholarly dimensions of the program.
The Division of Humanities and Arts encompasses eight departments and includes internationally distinguished professors. The faculty collaborate in interdisciplinary programs at the college and provide students a high-level liberal arts education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
COMPENSATION
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.
CLOSING DATE
REVISED
Open until filled, with review of applications to begin January 15th, 2016.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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HOW TO APPLY In addition to applying online, at least three confidential letters of recommendation should be emailed to history@ccny.cuny.edu with the subject line “Jewish History Search.” Also one copy each of major books should be sent separately to: Please direct all inquiries via e-mail to Professor Craig Daigle, Chair, Department of History, at cdaigle@ccny.cuny.edu. |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Jewish History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/14/2015 |
Closing Date | 01/11/2016 |