Associate Professor or Professor of Modern Jewish History
About The Position
The History Department of the University of Maryland, in conjunction with the Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish History, seeks to appoint a tenured Professor of Modern Jewish History specializing in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, at the Associate or Full Professor level. Geographical and methodological specializations are open. Scholars focused on Europe and/or North America whose work engages cultural history, the history of political or communal institutions, or global interactions are especially encouraged to apply. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise and contribute to the broader History and Jewish Studies curricula and the University's general education courses. Possible courses include American Jewish History, the Holocaust, modern anti-Semitism, or other topics aligned with the faculty member’s expertise and teaching interests. The position primarily involves work in an office and classroom environment.
Requirements
- Employment in a research or teaching field for 5–7 years post-degree.
- A substantial body of scholarship, typically including one or more monographs as appropriate to rank.
- Significant experience teaching at the college or university level.
Nice To Haves
- Geographical or methodological specialization in Europe and/or North America, with work engaging cultural history, the history of political or communal institutions, or global interactions.
- For Associate Professor candidates, an established or developing national reputation; for historians working in non-US fields, recognition abroad, particularly in the candidate’s country or region of study, may also be considered.
- For Full Professor candidates, significant scholarship beyond the standards set for Associate Professor.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise.
- Contribute to the broader History and Jewish Studies curricula.
- Contribute to the University's general education courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
