Bar Ilan University, Jewish History

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Polish Jewish History

Announcement of new position – Bar-Ilan University

The Jewish History Department of Bar-Ilan University invites applicants for a new position in Polish Jewish History (tenure track, subject to all procedures of the university).  The appointment will be from the first semester of the academic year 5774 (fall semester 2013).  The appointment and rank will be junior or mid-level (lecturer [martzeh] or senior lecturer [martzeh bakhir]), depending on seniority, record of publications, and according to the policies of the university.

The successful candidate will have training and expertise in Early Modern or Modern Polish Jewish History, an established scholarly record of publications in the field, and proven experience as an effective teacher.

PhD must be in hand by the time of application.

Ability to teach in Hebrew an absolute must.

This announcement is directed to men and women alike.

Deadline for applications is September 1, 2012.

Please submit: 1) an up to date curriculum vitae; 2) list of publications; 3) three [3] letters of recommendation specific to this application, sent directly to the search committee.

Submit all materials to: Search Committee for Position in Polish Jewish History, Dept. of Jewish History, Bar-Ilan University, c/o Prof. Yaron Harel, dept. chairman, at Yaron.Harel@biu.ac.il

This announcement does not constitute an obligation of the university to employ any of the candidates.  It is not a tender, and the laws of tenders do not apply to it.  Similarly, the university is not responsible for any expenses incurred by any of the applicants in connection with this announcement.