Scholar-in-Residence in Jewish Studies and Jewish-Christian Relations

Providence College • Providence College, RI

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About The Position

Providence College’s Theology Department and Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange Committee seek a Scholar-in-Residence in Jewish Studies and Jewish-Christian Relations for a term of two academic years beginning in fall 2027. A one-year term may be considered in certain circumstances. Applicants at all academic ranks are invited to apply.

The role combines academic expertise and teaching excellence in Jewish Studies with a commitment to interreligious dialogue and to advancing the College’s mission. The position includes manageable teaching, research, and service components focused on furthering understanding of Jewish-Christian relations and creating opportunities for dialogue. The Scholar-in-Residence will teach or co-teach one course each semester in Jewish-Christian relations and/or Jewish Studies, give at least one public lecture annually, collaborate with the Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange Committee on its annual dialogue event, and organize a campus or community outreach activity that promotes interreligious understanding and education.

Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence, truth, virtue, and service. The College seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission, including the dignity, freedom, and equality of each person and the pursuit of truth through faith and reason. It is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or a related field.
• Specialization, or strong research and/or teaching interest, in some aspect of Jewish-Christian relations, such as theological, historical, biblical, liturgical, or literary relations.
• Strong record of undergraduate teaching in a range of courses in Judaism.
• Commitment to interreligious dialogue and advancing Providence College’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating academic programs.
• Knowledge of academic networks in Jewish Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach or co-teach one course each semester in Jewish-Christian relations and/or Jewish Studies.
• Offer at least one public lecture each year.
• Collaborate with the Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange Committee to plan the annual Scholar-in-Residence dialogue event.
• Organize a campus or community outreach activity that furthers interreligious understanding and education.
• Contribute to the position’s research and service components in support of understanding Jewish-Christian relations and providing opportunities for dialogue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree