University of Kansas
Robert M. Beren Assistant/Associate Professor in Jewish Studies
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, us, 66045
Position Overview
The University of Kansas seeks a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor of Modern Jewish Studies in the Jewish Studies Program to begin 8/18/2025. This position is a full-time, academic year appointment. The faculty member will participate in the teaching mission of the Jewish Studies Program, which includes courses at the undergraduate and graduate level; conduct research in Jewish Studies leading to publication in appropriate venues; and engage in department, College, University, and national service. Ph.D. is expected by the start date of the appointment.Job Description
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College emphasizes interdisciplinary, experiential learning and global awareness, houses a vibrant university-wide Honors Program that highlights undergraduate research and service activities, and has created strong affiliations with outstanding cross-disciplinary research centers. Faculty and academic staff have emphasized the importance of continuing and expanding on relationships with centers and entities including the Biodiversity Institute, Kansas Biological Survey, Kansas Geological Survey, the Hall Center for the Humanities, the Life Span Institute, the Institute for Policy and Social Research, the Spencer Museum of Art and the Natural History Museum.About the Jewish Studies Program
The Jewish Studies Program offers an undergraduate major (BA) and a minor, co-sponsoring and cross-listing courses in History, Political Science, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Global and International Studies, and Linguistics. Current strengths include the Hebrew language program, Israel studies, Jewish theatre and performance studies, Jewish languages and narratives, and Judaism and Jewish thought. Members of the Program enjoy a collegial and supportive atmosphere and benefit from a rotating leadership structure where faculty anticipate holding leadership positions in the Program at various stages in their careers.Job Duties
40% RESEARCH:
Tenure-track and tenured faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research program which gains national recognition and is advanced substantially beyond the level of the Ph.D. dissertation (for Assistant) or beyond tenure (for Associate level) leading to the next promotion. The research program and resulting publications should provide solid evidence that the faculty member is a dedicated scholar whose research will continue to develop in depth and importance throughout their career.40% TEACHING/ADVISING:
The normal teaching load in the Jewish Studies Program is four courses per year. Duties include course development, preparing and attending all class meetings, developing assignments, evaluating student work, providing feedback to students, assigning grades, holding regular office hours, and adhering to department, College and University policies. All faculty are expected to be active in advising undergraduate students. While we do not have a graduate program, advising and mentoring graduate students who have Jewish Studies interests is encouraged and supported.20% SERVICE:
Tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in appropriate professional activities, such as attending department meetings, carrying out departmental committee assignments, attending national meetings or conferences, and refereeing or reviewing manuscripts for research journals, presses, and/or grant proposals. The faculty member should establish a record that demonstrates professional responsibility and develops capacity for the faculty member to assume future departmental, college, university and professional roles.Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through: (a) descriptions of research agenda and teaching philosophy in letter of application, (b) record of accomplishments and productivity included in curriculum vitae, and (c) information provided from three professional references.For appointment at rank of Assistant Professor:
Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or in a related field expected by the start date of appointment (August 18, 2025).Research expertise in any area of Modern Jewish Studies.Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching as evidenced by teaching philosophy statement and reference letters that address teaching.Demonstrated commitment to excellence in research as evidenced by graduate coursework, dissertation research, publications, and/or externally funded research grants.For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor:
Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or in a related field.Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and mentoring in a university setting.Demonstrated record of research commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor at an R1 university, as demonstrated by publications, portfolios, research grants, and/or awards.Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application packet will include the following materials: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae including record of accomplishments and productivity; (3) research statement including a description of research agenda; (4) a teaching philosophy statement; and (5) the names, email and contact information for three professional references.Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience and rank.Application Review Begins
Thursday October 24, 2024.Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 18, 2025.
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The University of Kansas seeks a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor of Modern Jewish Studies in the Jewish Studies Program to begin 8/18/2025. This position is a full-time, academic year appointment. The faculty member will participate in the teaching mission of the Jewish Studies Program, which includes courses at the undergraduate and graduate level; conduct research in Jewish Studies leading to publication in appropriate venues; and engage in department, College, University, and national service. Ph.D. is expected by the start date of the appointment.Job Description
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College emphasizes interdisciplinary, experiential learning and global awareness, houses a vibrant university-wide Honors Program that highlights undergraduate research and service activities, and has created strong affiliations with outstanding cross-disciplinary research centers. Faculty and academic staff have emphasized the importance of continuing and expanding on relationships with centers and entities including the Biodiversity Institute, Kansas Biological Survey, Kansas Geological Survey, the Hall Center for the Humanities, the Life Span Institute, the Institute for Policy and Social Research, the Spencer Museum of Art and the Natural History Museum.About the Jewish Studies Program
The Jewish Studies Program offers an undergraduate major (BA) and a minor, co-sponsoring and cross-listing courses in History, Political Science, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Global and International Studies, and Linguistics. Current strengths include the Hebrew language program, Israel studies, Jewish theatre and performance studies, Jewish languages and narratives, and Judaism and Jewish thought. Members of the Program enjoy a collegial and supportive atmosphere and benefit from a rotating leadership structure where faculty anticipate holding leadership positions in the Program at various stages in their careers.Job Duties
40% RESEARCH:
Tenure-track and tenured faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research program which gains national recognition and is advanced substantially beyond the level of the Ph.D. dissertation (for Assistant) or beyond tenure (for Associate level) leading to the next promotion. The research program and resulting publications should provide solid evidence that the faculty member is a dedicated scholar whose research will continue to develop in depth and importance throughout their career.40% TEACHING/ADVISING:
The normal teaching load in the Jewish Studies Program is four courses per year. Duties include course development, preparing and attending all class meetings, developing assignments, evaluating student work, providing feedback to students, assigning grades, holding regular office hours, and adhering to department, College and University policies. All faculty are expected to be active in advising undergraduate students. While we do not have a graduate program, advising and mentoring graduate students who have Jewish Studies interests is encouraged and supported.20% SERVICE:
Tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in appropriate professional activities, such as attending department meetings, carrying out departmental committee assignments, attending national meetings or conferences, and refereeing or reviewing manuscripts for research journals, presses, and/or grant proposals. The faculty member should establish a record that demonstrates professional responsibility and develops capacity for the faculty member to assume future departmental, college, university and professional roles.Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through: (a) descriptions of research agenda and teaching philosophy in letter of application, (b) record of accomplishments and productivity included in curriculum vitae, and (c) information provided from three professional references.For appointment at rank of Assistant Professor:
Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or in a related field expected by the start date of appointment (August 18, 2025).Research expertise in any area of Modern Jewish Studies.Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching as evidenced by teaching philosophy statement and reference letters that address teaching.Demonstrated commitment to excellence in research as evidenced by graduate coursework, dissertation research, publications, and/or externally funded research grants.For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor:
Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or in a related field.Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and mentoring in a university setting.Demonstrated record of research commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor at an R1 university, as demonstrated by publications, portfolios, research grants, and/or awards.Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application packet will include the following materials: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae including record of accomplishments and productivity; (3) research statement including a description of research agenda; (4) a teaching philosophy statement; and (5) the names, email and contact information for three professional references.Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience and rank.Application Review Begins
Thursday October 24, 2024.Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 18, 2025.
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