Tulane University, Jewish Studies
Assistant or Associate Professor: The Stuart and Suzanne Grant Chair in the American Jewish Experience, Tulane University
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Louisiana, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor |
Assistant or Associate Professor: The Stuart and Suzanne Grant Chair in the American Jewish Experience, Tulane University
Tulane University’s Department of Jewish Studies seeks applicants for the newly endowed Stuart and Suzanne Grant Chair in the American Jewish Experience, starting July 2020. Discipline and area of specialization are open, and rank is at the advanced Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will play an integral role in building the new Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience, which seeks to contextualize American Jewish Studies within the broader fields of Jewish Studies and American Studies. The Grant Center also aims to draw links between the contemporary and historical experiences of American Jewry. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional scholarly record that fits within the mission of the Grant Center and the Department of Jewish Studies, a strong national profile, an excellent and broad teaching record, and an eagerness and requisite experience necessary to grow the Center and the Department.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a Phd in a relevant field.
Application Instructions:
Candidates should via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/67148
Candidates should submit a letter of application, which includes a statement of current and future research plans, teaching philosophy and experience, leadership philosophy and experience, and a vision for the field of American Jewish Studies; a curriculum vitae; evidence of teaching excellence; a writing sample; and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin September 30 and will continue until an appointment is made.
Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Dr. Michael R. Cohen |
Website: | https://liberalarts.tulane.edu/departments/jewish-studies |
Primary Category: | Jewish History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | American History / Studies Anthropology Art / Art History Atlantic History / Studies Business History / Economic History / Studies Ethnic History / Studies Humanities Immigration History / Studies Literature Music and Music History Political History / Studies Political Science Religious Studies and Theology Urban History / Studies Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 09/09/2019 |
Closing Date | 01/31/2020 |