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Associate Professor or Professor - Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization

Creighton University – Omaha, NE

Description 

Creighton University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution, invites applications and nominations for the distinguished position of the Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization.

The position is open to scholars from any discipline with expertise and emphasis in the study of Jewish Civilization. The Chair will play a vital role in advancing scholarship, teaching, and programming related to Jewish Civilization at Creighton University and will assume a pivotal role in advancing interdisciplinary initiatives related to Jewish Studies across the university. In addition, the Chair will actively contribute to educational activities sponsored or supported by the Jewish community and the Jewish Federation of Omaha.

The successful candidate will be appointed in the appropriate department in Creighton's College of Arts and Sciences at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with a reduced teaching load. 

For more information and to apply, see: https://apply.interfolio.com/166276 

posted 5.6.25

 

Director of the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies and Tenured Full Professor 

 

The University of Texas at Austin: College of Liberal Arts: Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies

 

Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/167261

 

Location

Austin, TX

 

Open Date

May 02, 2025

 

Description

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a visionary and collaborative director, who will also serve as a tenured full professor on the Jewish Studies faculty and in a department consistent with their area of academic specialization. The director will be committed to fostering innovative faculty research in Jewish Studies, advancing the development and growth of the center’s undergraduate programs, supporting graduate students working in Jewish Studies across the university, and furthering the center’s public service and outreach work. Initial appointment as director will be a four-year term (with the possibility of renewal) and will include robust endowment support for teaching and research. The ideal candidate will be an academic leader within the field of Jewish Studies with a record of distinguished research and teaching.

 

As a tenured full professor, duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the faculty member’s department, the college, and university. As Schusterman Center director, beyond overall center leadership, examples of specific responsibilities include directing academic programs in Jewish Studies and Holocaust and Genocide Studies, overseeing the Internship Program in Jewish Studies, supervising professional track faculty and administrative staff, cultivating philanthropic support and working with the center’s Advisory Board.

 

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in any field associated with Jewish Studies. Candidates from all disciplines are invited to apply, although SCJS priority areas of specialization include Jews of the Medieval/Early Modern World, North American Jewish Literature, North American Jewish History, and Latin American Jewish History. Experience in academic leadership is preferred.

 

Application Instructions

The committee will begin reviewing applications September 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.

 

For further information, please contact:

Jonathan Kaplan, Search Committee Chair

Email: jonathan.kaplan@austin.utexas.edu 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

 

posted 5.5.25

 

Hebrew Langauge Specialist
University of Kansas

 

The University of Kansas, Program in Jewish Studies seeks a Multi-Term Lecturer–Academic Program Associate in Modern Hebrew to begin 8/18/2025. This position is a full-time, academic year appointment. The Hebrew Language Specialist teaches three courses each semester and work with the Director of the Program in Jewish Studies to develop and implement curriculum for new and existing courses, provide capstone individual study, assess and advise students, recruit new students, and organize university and public-facing Hebrew language events. Position is appointed for three years with the possibility of renewal. 

 

The University of Kansas is located in the city of Lawrence, a vibrant and culturally rich community of 95,000 people only 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area and 30 minutes from the state capital, Topeka. The Program in Jewish Studies is in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and offers undergraduate degrees in a curriculum that includes courses in Hebrew, History and Culture of the Jewish People, Jewish Religion, and Israel Studies. 

Responsibilities & Duties

75% - Lecturer 

  • Teach six (6) courses per academic year—the equivalent of nine to eleven credits each semester — of 100–400 level Hebrew language and related Jewish culture courses, with the expectation of totaling at least 250 student credit hours per year.
  • Share with program faculty responsibility for providing individual study or small group capstone courses as needed by students for degree completion.
  • Provide instruction throughout the semester, develop appropriate material for class sessions, grade assignments in a timely manner, provide students with regular and precise information about their progress in the course, and give students clear information about how to improve their performance in the course.
  • Acquire and maintain proficiency in use of instructional technologies necessary for course delivery, assessment procedures, and development of innovative teaching methods.
  • Prepare for and attend all class meetings. In case of absence, the lecturer must arrange for online instruction or substitute assignments. Classes should not be cancelled.
  • Hold regular office hours for students in the classes taught. A minimum of three posted office hours each week is required. These office hours should be divided over at least two and preferably three different days. The program associate/ lecturer should be available for reasonable appointments if a student cannot meet during scheduled office hours.
  • Maintain clear records of all evaluations of student work in the course and provide regular evidence of student learning and related information to assist department in degree and program assessment.
  • Comply with departmental, College and University policies.

 

25% - Academic Program Associate 

  • Take leadership in the planning, organization, and delivery of the Hebrew language curriculum at KU. The Hebrew language specialist collaborates with the Director of the Jewish Studies program to develop and implement a teaching schedule and curriculum for new and existing courses.
  • Supervise and implement KU Hebrew guidelines for proper class-level placement including assessment of transfer credits.
  • Administer and evaluate student language placement and prior learning.
  • Develop and implement mechanisms for assessment of student progress and the overall effectiveness of the language program.
  • Organize scheduled Hebrew language practice opportunities for students outside of classroom through such activities as roundtables, fields trips, and cultural program.
  • Develop and implement strategies for promotion of Hebrew learning to KU students, with activities including attendance at language fairs, posting flyers, tabling events.
  • Develop and maintain a program of outreach to various local and regional schools and organizations to identify and recruit prospective students.
  • Share in department work by attending faculty meetings and participating in departmental committees.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in CV, and (3) information provided from professional references

  1. M.A. with relevance to Jewish Studies, Hebrew language, or a related field; OR a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) and ten or more years of proficiency in Hebrew language.
  2. Demonstrated near-native or native language ability in modern Hebrew and knowledge of Israeli culture.
  3. Ability to teach courses, as evidenced by teaching experience or evidence of teaching competence (e.g., course evaluations; supervisor ratings).

  

Additional Candidate Instruction

For complete information and to apply, go to http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/30284BR

Application Deadline is May 20, 2025. A complete application packet will include the following materials: (1) cover letter; (2) CV; and (3) contact information for three professional references. 

 

Contact Information for Candidates

Jewish Studies Program, 785-864-4664 or jewishstudies@ku.edu

posted 4.22.25

 

Instructor of Hebrew
College of Charleston
 

The Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor of Hebrew beginning August 2025. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated instructor with demonstrated excellence in teaching Modern Hebrew as a world language. The ideal candidate will also be interested and credentialed to teach interdisciplinary courses that expand our current offerings in the liberal arts.

 

The College of Charleston has a two-year language requirement for all students, which can be satisfied by Hebrew coursework. Hebrew is also a core of the major and minor in Jewish Studies., as well as a key language in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies. During the sixth year, the candidate undergoes review for promotion to the rank of Senior Instructor. The position is benefits-eligible; the salary is competitive.

 

Candidates must have a native or near-native command of Hebrew and a strong command of English. A master's degree in Hebrew or a related pedagogical field is required, but a PhD at the time of appointment is preferred. Two years of teaching experience at the college level is also preferred. The ability to contribute to another program in LCWA is desirable.

 

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Hebrew and develop classes that expand our current program offerings. The teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester to include at least two four-credit courses in Hebrew each semester.

 

The interdisciplinary faculty in the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program have teaching and research interests that include the social sciences and humanities. The Program is also home to a vibrant student life community through Hillel. Applicants are encouraged to visit our program website https://charleston.edu/jewish/academics.php. To learn more about the College of Charleston, please visit www.charleston.edu.

 

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a CV that includes the names and contact information of three references; (3) a teaching philosophy, and 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (Upload as Teaching Portfolio). Contact Program Director Dr. Beth Meyer-Bernstein (meyerbernsteine@cofc.edu) with any questions. https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16347

 

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

 

Posted 2.5.25

 

Visiting Assistant Professor in Hebrew & Jewish Studies

Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures University of Kentucky
 

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Hebrew & Jewish Studies to begin August 1st, 2025. This is a full- time, non-tenure-eligible faculty position in the temporary title series with an appointment period of one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. This position has a teaching load of three courses in the fall, and three courses in the spring. Candidates must demonstrate language

competency in Biblical Hebrew to teach elementary-level language courses. Knowledge of other Second Temple Period languages such as Greek or Aramaic is also highly desirable.

 

The successful candidate will have scholarly expertise in Second Temple Judaism, as well as Greco- Roman and/or Late Antique Jewish life. Candidates should be specialists in Jewish culture during any period between 500 B.C.E and 500 C.E. but applicants from other Jewish Studies backgrounds who can also teach in this area will be considered. This position is expected to teach a broad range of courses, including Introduction to Judaism, Second Temple literature, and a survey of Jewish culture. Additionally, candidates will have an opportunity to develop new courses that pertain to other facets of Jewish life and religion, depending on their area of expertise. The successful candidate should also demonstrate how their research and teaching provide insights into the understanding of contemporary Jewish culture and society.

 

A Ph.D. in Jewish Studies, Middle or Near Eastern Studies, Religious Studies, Comparative

literature, or a related field is required. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. before August 1, 2025.

Interested applicants should apply online at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/568358 

Applications should include the following: 1) Letter of Application (upload as Cover Letter); 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 1); 4) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 2); and 5) List of potential courses in Jewish Studies applicant would

like to develop (upload as Specific Request 3). Also provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Christian Brady, Search Committee Chair,

Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Kentucky (Christian.Brady@uky.edu).

 

Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

posted 2.5.25