University of Michigan

Frankel Center for Judaic Studies: Contemporary Jewry

University of Michigan • $100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in a relevant field related to Jewish studies or contemporary Jewry.
  • Proven track record of excellence in teaching at the university level.
  • Demonstrated experience in graduate training and mentorship.
  • Strong publication record in contemporary Judaic studies or related areas.
  • Familiarity with interdisciplinary approaches to Jewish studies.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to graduate training programs at the Frankel Center.
  • Develop and teach undergraduate courses in contemporary Jewry.
  • Engage in scholarly research and publish findings in academic journals.
  • Participate in departmental and university service activities.
  • Collaborate with faculty and students on research initiatives.

Benefits

  • Access to research funding and resources from the University of Michigan.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse faculty in Judaic studies.
  • Participation in academic conferences and events hosted by the Frankel Center.
Full Job Description
The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenured appointment at the Associate or Professor rank in the field of contemporary Jewry. This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2020. Discipline and specialization within the field are open. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the Frankel Center's strengths in graduate training, and offer undergraduate courses that contribute to the curriculum of Judaic Studies. Applicants should submit a letter of application, which includes a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, a writing sample, and the names of three references. Note that references will be contacted for finalists only. Review of applications will begin November 15, and will continue until an appointment is made. Application Instructions Please submit a letter of application, which includes a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, a writing sample, and the names of three references.

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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