Stanford University, Religious Studies Department

Tenure-line, open-rank position - Jewish religion and / or thought

General Job Listing Information:
Date Posted: August 27, 2015 (Originally posted July 10, 2015)
Institution: Stanford University
Title of Position: Open-rank position, tenure-line
Starting Date: September 1, 2016
Geographic Region of the Institution: Northwest

Complete Position Description:

The Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University invites applications and nominations in the area of the study of Jewish religion and/or thought for a tenure-line, open-rank position. The successful applicant must demonstrate substantial evidence of creativity and excellence in research and scholarship as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. He or she may specialize in any area or period of the study of Jewish religion and/or thought.

This search replaces the recently (July 2015) advertised search for the next holder of the Daniel E. Koshland Chair in Jewish Religion and Culture. Senior scholars of distinction are also encouraged to apply for this position, and, if appointed at full professor level, may be eligible for nomination to the Koshland Chair. Those who have already applied under the previous search may elect to have their applications carried over to this one.

For full consideration, applications must be received by October 30, 2015. The term of appointment would begin September 1, 2016 or as soon as practicable thereafter.

Please direct all enquiries concerning this position to:

Prof. Charlotte Elisheva Fonrobert Chair, Jewish Studies Search Committee, Taube Center for Jewish Studies, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford University, Bldg. 360 Room 362H, Stanford, CA 94305-2190, or by email to: fonrober@stanford.edu

How to apply

Apply online. Applicants should submit a full curriculum vitae (including bibliography) with a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests. Applicants at the assistant professor level should also arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to Interfolio. 

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

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