Jewish Theological Seminary, Rabbinic Literatures and Cultures
Open Rank Faculty Appointment
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
Call for Applicants in the Field of Rabbinic Literatures and Cultures:
The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) seeks a scholar and teacher for a tenure-track, open rank faculty appointment in the department of Rabbinic Literatures and Cultures. While the area of specialization within rabbinics is open, the successful candidate will display familiarity with Midrash, Talmud, Halakhah, and Ancient Jewish History. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and a passion for teaching the varied student body at JTS, which includes undergraduate, graduate, education, rabbinical, and cantorial students. The successful candidate will be supportive of the academic, religious, and communal mission of JTS and willing to participate in the life of the institution. JTS welcomes applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, age, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other factors as prohibited by law. Scholars from underrepresented populations are especially encouraged to apply as JTS strives to increase the diversity of its faculty to achieve its ethical and religious goals.
This appointment, with an initial term of three years, begins July 1, 2023. Candidates must have their PhD in hand by May 2023.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a description of their present research agenda, and a teaching portfolio or brief statement of teaching philosophy as it relates to their suitability to teach at JTS. Please submit documents to Michelle Mehring, Director of the Faculty Center and Executive Assistant to the Provost, at facultycenter@jtsa.edu. Applicants should list three referees who can send letters on their behalf when requested. All email communications should include the subject line “RLC Search [Applicant’s Name].” Applications received by December 5th will be given full consideration.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $103,000 (depending on rank and experience)
Contact: |
Michelle Mehring, Director of the Faculty Center and Executive Assistant to the Provost |
Website: | http://jtsa.edu |
Primary Category: | Jewish History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 11/14/2022 |
Closing Date | 02/12/2023 |