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Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: October 29, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Dec 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a position at the rank of full or associate professor to fill the Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies. We seek a rigorous and imaginative scholar whose research encompasses one or more of the following specializations: Rabbinic Judaism and Jewish Law in Late Antiquity or the Medieval Period, Medieval Jewish Mysticism and Philosophy, or Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Judaism. The methodological orientation of the candidate is open. The successful candidate will assume a pivotal role in advancing UCSB’s interdisciplinary Jewish Studies program, which comprises thirteen faculty members in departments and programs across the humanities and social sciences, and will also be expected to contribute to public-facing programs.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
Qualifications
PhD in Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, or related field at the time of application
The successful candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Jewish history, literature, religion, and culture, in addition to a demonstrated commitment to a broad range of comparative and cultural studies issues–such as, but not limited to, transcultural connections and dimensions of Judaism, especially in relation to Christianity and Islam; the role of the body, gender, and sexuality; or the intersections of religion and law–that have the potential to contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives on campus in such areas as gender and sexuality or legal humanities. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in Hebrew and other appropriate languages, mastery of historical and textual methodologies, and broad training in Religious Studies. An excellent record of publications consistent with the rank of full or associate professor, evidence of a robust research trajectory, a proven record of effective teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and evidence of active participation in the field are required.
● Demonstrated expertise in Jewish Studies
● Demonstrated record of excellence in research and potential for research productivity, as evidenced in the statement of research, writing sample, and record of research
● Ability to develop a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Jewish Studies, as reflected in the statement of teaching and record of teaching experience
● Ability to teach courses in Hebrew language and literature
● Evidence of outstanding teaching, as reflected in the statement of teaching and record of teaching experience
● Evidence of participation in professional networks, as reflected in talks, conference presentations, and participation in professional organizations
● Ability to contribute to public-facing programs involving Jewish Studies, as reflected in a record of participation in public events and event planning or articulation of a vision for doing so
● Ability to foster diversity and equity in the department and the broader campus through research, teaching, and/or professional activities
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted through UC Recruit.
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About UC Santa Barbara
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