Jewish Theological Seminary, Provost Office / Graduate School
Post-doctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
Jewish Theological Seminary
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies
The Gershon Kekst Graduate School of JTS invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies for the 2016-2017 academic year, with the possibility of renewal for the following year. The Fellowship provides a stipend of $50,000/ year and faculty benefits, including funds for research and conferences. The Fellow will be expected to teach two courses during the academic year and present scholarly research annually both to the JTS faculty and in a public forum. The Fellow may not undertake any other sustained teaching or employment during the academic year. Preference may be given to candidates in the field of ancient Judaism or modern Judaism and the Arts, and to candidates whose research focus complements JTS faculty research interests.
Applicants must have earned the PhD within the past three years. Advanced doctoral students applying must include a statement from their dissertation supervisor indicating that they will have the PhD in hand by August 15, 2016. Applicants should submit electronically:
- A letter of intent stating how applicant would use the year to further research and scholarly publication and why JTS is the best place to do that
- A current CV
- Three letters of recommendation, including one that speaks to applicant’s teaching ability
- A writing sample, not to exceed 20 pages
- A teaching portfolio, including statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and course evaluations as available
JTS welcomes applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, age, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other factors as prohibited by law.
Applications should be sent to Postdoc@jtsa.edu.
Applicants who have submitted all materials by November 30, 2015 will be given full consideration.
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Website: | http://www.jtsa.edu |
Primary Category: | Jewish History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/23/2015 |
Closing Date | 01/20/2016 |