Assistant Professor
University of Maryland•College Park, MD
•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Jewish Studies with a focus on the literature, culture, thought, or religion of the Jewish people in an early modern, modern, or contemporary context. Research specialization is open, but applicants should demonstrate an ability to teach both wide-ranging introductory courses in Jewish Studies and more focused courses on their area of concentration.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or a related field to be in hand by August 1, 2027.
- Ability to perform work for extended periods at a workstation, including frequent use of a computer and keyboard or other assistive technology.
- Ability to navigate between office and classroom locations, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to conduct classroom instruction for the duration of scheduled class periods and communicate instructional content using boards, instructional technology, or other appropriate methods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Research, teaching, and service prepared to contribute to the College of Arts and Humanities’ Strategic Plan: Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and Meaningful Futures.
- Contributions toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment.
- Contributions toward increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in Jewish Studies with a focus on literature, culture, thought, or religion.
- Teach introductory courses in Jewish Studies.
- Teach focused courses on their area of concentration.
- Contribute to the pillars of the College of Arts and Humanities’ Strategic Plan: Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and Meaningful Futures.
- Contribute to building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment.
- Increase access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly.
Benefits
- For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
