Associate Professor in Holocaust Studies

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for the Raddock Family Professorship for Holocaust Studies. The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters will soon break ground on its new center for Jewish studies, the Kurt & Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building: Wallach Building | Florida Atlantic University (fau.edu). This is a tenured, Associate Professor position based on the Boca Raton campus, with appointment beginning August 2026. The position is a full-time, benefits-eligible, academic-year (9-month) appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate an international reputation in the field of Holocaust Studies, with a record of distinguished scholarship, teaching excellence, and public engagement. We welcome candidates whose work engages Holocaust history, literature, testimony, memory, ethics, education, trauma, genocide studies, visual culture, digital humanities, or any interdisciplinary approach that expands and deepens the understanding of the Holocaust and its legacies. Jewish Studies at FAU is an interdisciplinary program, with a BA and a Minor in Jewish Studies, as well as a minor and a certificate in Holocaust Studies. It is the home to the future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Building for Holocaust and Jewish Studies which includes classroom and office space, a Holocaust Museum, and a gallery space, slated to open in Fall 2026. The new building will also house the Program in Peace Justice and Human Rights and the Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education (CHHRE).

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, Religious Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, or a closely related field.
• A record of excellence in scholarship, including a substantial publication record in leading presses or journals.
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentorship at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated experience with public and scholarly engagement, including lectures, symposia, and partnerships with museums, archives, or educational organizations.
• Proven record of service and leadership in advancing Holocaust Studies or related areas.
• Superior communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse academic and public audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience directing academic programs or centers related to Jewish or Holocaust Studies.
• Success in obtaining external funding for research or programming.
• Experience engaging with K–12 or community education initiatives related to Holocaust remembrance and human rights.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship that bridges humanities, history, and social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active program of internationally recognized research and publication in Holocaust Studies or related fields.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, and related interdisciplinary areas.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, fostering intellectual engagement and academic excellence.
• Provide leadership for and collaborate closely with the Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education and the Jewish Studies Program to promote scholarship, public education, and community outreach.
• Seek and manage external funding to support research, symposia, and educational initiatives.
• Participate actively in service to the university, the profession, and the broader community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees