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THE * JEWISH * STUDIES * NEWSLETTER
positions & events in academic Jewish Studies
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Issue 5.008p2   *   February 1997   *   Readership = 6200+
for additional information: http://h-net.msu.edu/~judaic
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Table of Contents:		<best read as a print-out>

   POSITIONS:
	- Religious Studies, University of Iowa
	- Chair, Dept of Ethnic Studies - Bowling Green State
	- Judaic Studies - Franklin & Marshall College
	- Archaeology - University of Toronto
	- History - 19th-20th Century Europe - University of Alabama
	- History - University of Canterbury, New Zealand
	- Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences - Portland State
	- Jewish Studies/Holocaust, University of Wales Lampeter (UK)
	- Literary Cultures, New York University

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From: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Subject:  Religious Studies, University of Iowa

	Religious Studies: The University of Iowa School of Religion
invites applications for a half-time appointment to teach 3 courses (2
undergraduate and 1 graduate) in Western Religious Thought and
Hermeneutics during the 1997-98 academic year.  Necessary qualification:
Ph.D. or ABD in philosophical theology.  Desirable qualification: college
teaching experience.  Write for specific course assignments. Screening
begins February 15, 1997.  Submit dossier and letter of application to:
	Professor David Klemm
	School of Religion
	314 Gilmore Hall 
	The University of Iowa
	Iowa City, Iowa, 52242. 

	Salary: $16,000.  The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action,
Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 
	Learn more about University of Iowa by visiting its home page at
http://www.uiowa.edu/ Categories: Religion, Humanities, Faculty and
research positions. 

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From: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Subject: Chair, Department of Ethnic Studies - Bowling Green State


BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

	BGSU seeks applicants for Chair of the Department of Ethnic
Studies beginning July, 1997. This is a fiscal year appointment and
qualifications include an earned Ph.D., demonstrated knowledge of
comparative ethnic and racial studies, a national reputation as an
established scholar, and a distinguished publication record consistent
with the rank of full professor with tenure. Area of specialization is
open. Candidates should have the intellectual vision, commitment and
energy to strengthen an existing interdisciplinary undergraduate program
and interest in developing an interdisciplinary graduate program of
academic excellence. Successful applicant expected to develop internship
and other outreach activities and provide continuing support for cultural
diversity requirement. Must have positive, collaborative leadership style
for a unit of five regular faculty and proven ability to work effectively
with others to manage competing priorities. Previous administrative
experience highly desirable. Qualified applicants must have proof of legal
authority to work in the U.S. BGSU is an AA/EEO employer and encourages
applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with
disabilities. Send cover letter, vita, four current letters of reference,
and a transcript showing the highest degree by February 28, 1997 to: 

      Dr. Delia Aguilar
      Ethnic Studies Department
      228 Shatzel Hall
      Bowling Green State University
      Bowling Green, OH 43403

	Learn more about Bowling Green State University by visiting 
its home page at http://www.bgsu.edu/

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From: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Subject: Judaic Studies - Franklin & Marshall College, Pennsylvania

	Judaic Studies: Franklin and Marshall College is extending its
search for its previously advertised entry-level, three-year visiting
position in Judaic Studies. A successful candidate will have demonstrated
a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and will have earned a Ph.D.
with a dissertation focused on Jews or Judaism in the modern period (17th
century forward). The appointee will also be affiliated with an academic
department appropriate to their training and interests. Responsibilities
include teaching five courses per year, primarily in Judaic Studies but
also in the discipline of affiliation, and assisting in the development of
the Judaic Studies program at the College. Please send a letter of
application that proposes courses, a curriculum vitae, three letters of
recommendation, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts to: 

	Professor Howard Kaye
	Chair, Judaic Studies Committee
	Franklin and Marshall College
	Box 3003
	Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003
	Deadline: February 15, 1997. EOE/AA.

	Learn more about Franklin & Marshall College by visiting its 
home page at http://www.fandm.edu/

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From: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Subject: Archaeology - University of Toronto

	Archaeology: University of Toronto, Department of Near and Middle
Eastern Civilizations. Assistant Professorship (Tenure-Stream) in Ancient
Near Eastern Archaeology of the historical period, primarily of
syria-Palestine and greater Mesopotamia. Applicants must hold the Ph.D.
degree, have a demonstrated commitment to field archaeology, and be able
to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Ancient Near Eastern
archaeology. Position effective July 1, 1997. Applications will be
considered after March 15. Applicants must send a cover letter, together
with curriculum vitae, and arrange for three letters of reference to be
sent to: 

	Chair, Archaeology Search
	Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations
	4 Bancroft Avenue
	University of Toronto
	Toronto, Canada M5S 1C1. 

	In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of
Canada. In accordance with its Employment Equity Policy, the University of
Toronto encourages applications from qualified women or men, members of
visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. 
	Learn more about University of Toronto by visiting its home page
at http://www.utoronto.ca/uoft.html

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From: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Subject: History - 19th-20th Century Europe - University of Alabama

	History: 19th/20th Century Europe, Germany. The University of
Alabama is seeking a broadly-trained historian of 19th/20th century Europe
with expertise in German History for a tenure-track assistant
professorship beginning in August 1997. Teaching assignments include large
surveys and small honors courses in Western Civilization, topical and
national specialties, and graduate seminars. Candidates must have Ph.D. in
hand by June 1997. Teaching experience, scholarly research and publication
preferred. Send application letter, curriculum vitae, placement file
and/or recommendations to: 

	Professor Maarten Ultee
	Department of History
	University of Alabama
	Box 870212
	Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0212
	fax 1-205-348-0670
	E-mail: History@ualvm.ua.edu

	Applications will be reviewed as received; final deadline for
submitting materials is February 28, 1997. The University of Alabama is an
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications
from women and members of minority groups. 
	Learn more about Universtiy of Alabama by visiting its home 
page at http://www.ua.edu/

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From: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Subject: History - University of Canterbury, New Zealand

	History: The University of Canterbury invites applications for
appointment to either of two tenured positions (US equivalent: Full
Professor) made vacant by the retirements of Professors W. David McIntyre
and S. A. M. Adshead. Appointees are sought who are scholars of
international standing. Preference may be given to scholars whose
interests will strengthen and develop the main research and teaching
fields of the Department of History. Apart from achievement in research,
the successful candidates will possess strong qualities of academic
leadership, will be able to foster the teaching and research of others,
work within a collegial environment, and effectively represent the
Department within the University and further afield. Much importance will
be placed on an ability to expand and develop postgraduate research. Heads
of Department are elected for limited terms; candidates will recommend
themselves if they have qualities appropriate for such a position. The
minimum qualification on appointment is the Ph.D. degree or equivalent.
Academic enquiries only may be made to the Head of Department: 

	Dr J. Cookson
	Fax 64-3-364-2003
	E-mail: j.cookson@hist.canterbury.ac.nz

	Information about the University may be accessed on
http://www.regy.canterbury.ac.nz/home.html. The title of Professor is the
most senior academic rank in New Zealand universities. The salary for
Professors is within the range NZ$85,000 to NZ$105,000 per annum, which is
in the top 2% of incomes for New Zealand. Applications close on 30 April
1997. Conditions of Appointment and Information for Candidates will be
airmailed on request to: 
	e-mail:  staffing.acad.appts@regy.canterbury.ac.nz
	Applications, quoting Position Number HY32, must be 
	mailed to:
		The Registrar, Attention: Staffing Section
		University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800
		Christchurch, New Zealand. 

	The University has a policy of equality of opportunity in
employment. Learn more about University of Canterbury by visiting its home
page at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

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From: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Subject: Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences - Portland State

	Social Sciences: Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
(Social Sciences), Annual (tenure track), University Honors Program. The
undergraduate honors college of Portland State University seeks an
assistant professor, either possessing the Ph.D., or nearing completion,
with expertise both in a recognized subject area of the social sciences,
and with some background, training and expertise in the historical and
theoretical interrelation of the social sciences. This new member of our
faculty will ideally have demonstrated effectiveness as a classroom
teacher; this person would be able to participate in the three years of
the team-taught core curriculum, as well as offering additional
upper-division course work that would relate to the general and liberal
education objectives of the honors college. Salary range: $35,000-$37,000.
Closing date: April 30, 1997. Send curriculum vitae, letter of application
and 3 letters of recommendation to: 

	Professor Lawrence Wheeler
	University Honors Program
	Portland State University
	Post Office Box 751
	Portland, Oregon 97207

	Portland State University is an affirmative action equal
opportunity, and American Disabilities Act employer.

Learn more about Portland State University by visiting its home 
page at http://www.pdx.edu/

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From:  H-Net Job Guide
Subject:  Jewish Studies/Holocaust, University of Wales Lampeter (UK)

	Applications are invited for an academic post in Jewish Studies
which may be filled at any salary point. The candidate would be required
to teach modules on Judaism and on the Holocaust for Religious Studies and
on Hebrew and the Hebrew Bible for Theology. Preference would be given to
a person able to contribute to a module on Interfaith Dialogue and to
taught Masters degrees in the Study of Religion, and in Religion, Politics
and International Relations. In the case of an applicant seeking a first
appointment the post would be available as a three year fixed-term
appointment in the first instance. In the case of an established scholar
the appointment could be made at any appropriate level up to and including
the possibility of a Chair for an outstanding candidate. Further
particulars are available from the Personnel Office, University of Wales,
Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7ED, to whom your letter of application, with a
full curriculum vitae and the names of three referees should be returned
no later than 21 February 1997. There are no application forms. Tel No:
01570 424703 Fax No: 01570 423423 e-mail: lynda@admin.lamp.ac.ukEmail:
lynda@admin.lampeter.ac.uk University of Wales Lampeter is an Equal
Opportunities Employer. 

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From:  H-Net Job Guide
Subject:  Literary Cultures, New York University
 
	JOHN W. DRAPER MASTER'S PROGRAM IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
invites applicants for a three-year appointment (non-renewable) as
Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow in the area of Literary Cultures.  We
seek an outstanding interdisciplinary scholar of any modern period
(post-1750) with a strong background in a specific literary tradition
whose work focuses on intersections between specific literary practices
and other forms of cultural and/or political production.  A strong
background in literary theory, philosophy and/or cultural studies is
essential; interdisciplinary expertise in questions of transnationality,
ethnicity, gender, class, postcoloniality, visual culture and/or social
space would be an advantage.  Responsibilities include teaching three
courses a year, advising students, and participating in faculty colloquia. 
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship
and excellence in teaching, and have completed the Ph.D. no earlier than
three years before date of application.  This appointment is pending final
administrative and budgetary approval.  Please send c.v., dissertation
precis, letter of application (including descriptions of three courses you
could teach in our program), and the names of four references by March 31,
1997 to: 

	Literary Cultures Search Committee
	Draper Program
	New York University
	285 Mercer Street, 2nd Floor
	New York, NY 10003

	For more information about the Draper Program, see
http://www.nyu.edu/program/draper/draper.html.  NYU encourages
applications from women and members of minority groups. 

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