Temple University, Jewish Studies, Religion, Intellectual Heritage

NTT, Jewish Studies

Non-Tenure Track -- Jewish Studies, Religion, Humanities

The Temple University Department of Religion, in conjunction with the Program in Jewish Studies and the College of Liberal Arts’ Intellectual Heritage Program, seeks to fill a non-tenure track appointment for the 2013-2014 academic year (with possible renewal) in the field of modern Jewish culture and history.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Modern Jewish thought and/or history, exhibit interest in issues of race, ethnicity, and Jewish diversity, and have a strong teaching record in either Religious Studies and/or the Humanities more broadly construed. The teaching load for the position is 3/4 during the academic year and will consist of two sections of “Jews and Race” and some combination of other modern Jewish studies and introductory humanities and religious studies courses. In addition to teaching, the successful applicant will serve as advisor for the undergraduate Jewish Studies majors, minors, and Secular Jewish Studies Certificate students. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed their Ph.D. Temple University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals. Interested parties may apply by emailing a statement of interest, a CV, and a list of three professional references to Ms. Gayle Schooley (gaylehs@temple.edu). Applicant files will be reviewed as of April 15, 2012, which is the deadline for their submission.