Frankel Center for Judaic Studies: Contemporary Jewry

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.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.  The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples, and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.