University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies
Assistant Professor in Jewish History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Massachusetts, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Assistant Professor in Jewish History
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in Jewish History at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2020.
The successful candidate will teach the Department’s two survey Jewish history courses (ancient to medieval, medieval to modern), as well as upper-level courses in their area of specialization.
The Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies currently consists of eight tenure-stream faculty, several continuous lecturers, and numerous affiliates. It serves as the focal point on campus for undergraduate study and multi-disciplinary research in the fields of Judaic and Middle Eastern Studies.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in history, Jewish studies, or a related field is required by the date of appointment.
- Evidence of excellent scholarship, fluency in Hebrew, and, if possible, an additional Jewish language.
- Strong commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching, with a willingness to mentor graduate students and serve on departmental committees.
Special Instruction to Applicants:
When applying, please submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; graduate transcript; a sample of scholarly writing of no more than 40 pages; evidence of relevant teaching experience; a statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which describes your past, current, and anticipated contributions in these areas through research, teaching and service; and a list of three current referees with full contact information, including valid email addresses.
To apply, please go to: http://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/502361/assistant-professor-in-jewish-history
Applicants should apply by the priority deadline of November 15, 2019 to ensure full consideration. Interviews may be conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Jewish Studies in San Diego in December 2019.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
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Primary Category: | Jewish History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/18/2019 |
Closing Date | 12/17/2019 |