Western Kentucky University, History

Visiting Assistant Professor, Jewish Studies

The Department of History at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a visiting assistant professor position in Jewish Studies to begin August 2023. This position is currently a two-year appointment; however, it has the potential to become a regular ongoing appointment. The successful candidate will offer courses in History and/or Religious Studies, or other courses in any of the department’s several programs. The department offers undergraduate majors in History, Social Studies, Legal Studies, Religious Studies, and Asian Religions and Cultures and minors in African American Studies, Latin American Studies, History, Legal Studies, Religious Studies, and Asian Studies. It also offers an M.A. in History. The successful candidate will help to organize programming and work with the university’s Jewish student organization. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience.

Requirements: Candidates for the position must be ABD or have a recent PhD in History, Jewish Studies, Religious Studies, or a related field. 

Application Instructions: The following items must be submitted online by 3/23/2023, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled (apply online):

• A Letter of Interest, outlining the candidate’s teaching interests and record, plans for programming and student engagement, and research interests.
• Curriculum Vita
• A one-page course proposal discussing a course the candidate would like to teach. Candidates should provide a brief overview of their approach to the course, including themes and topics. Candidates may write about existing courses or one of our special topics courses.
• Contact Information for Three Academic References