Brooklyn College, Judaic Studies

Assistant Professor/Judaism in Late Antiquity and Rabbinics

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York

The Department of Judaic Studies invites applications for an Assistant Professor/Judaism in Late Antiquity and Rabbinics with Subspecialty in post-biblical Jewish literature to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Collaborative teaching efforts with other academic departments and programs is expected, as is willingness to participate in departmental administration. This is a tenure track position with a start date of Fall 2013. All appointments are subject to financial availability.

Active research and continuing publications are preconditions for appointment. Ph.D. required. Preference will be given to a specialist in Judaism in Late Antiquity who is fluent in post-biblical Jewish literature, Jewish Hellenistic literature, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and can teach courses in Talmud, Rabbinics, Jewish law, and related materials covering Jewish intellectual history from the SecondTempleperiod through the early Medieval period. Ability to teach Hebrew language and literature would be valued. Strong background in Judaic studies is essential. Candidates with publications are preferred.  Evidence of teaching excellence is required. Writing samples will only be required of finalists.