Assistant Professor

position in Jewish Studies with a focus on the literature, culture, thought, or religion of the Jewish people in an early modern, modern, or contemporary context. Research specialization is open, but applicants should demonstrate an ability to teach both wide-ranging introductory courses in Jewish Studies and more focused courses on their area of concentration.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or a related field is required to be in hand by August 1, 2027.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform work for extended periods at a workstation, including frequent use of a computer and keyboard or other assistive technology. Ability to navigate between office and classroom locations, with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasionally transport books, instructional materials, or other items weighing up to 10–15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to conduct classroom instruction for the duration of scheduled class periods and communicate instructional content using boards, instructional technology, or other appropriate methods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferences: We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to all the pillars of the College of Arts and Humanities’ Strategic Plan: Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and Meaningful Futures. Contributions toward those goals and values might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly. Licenses/ Certifications: A Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or a related field. Additional Job Details Licenses/ Certifications: A Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or a related field.

Required Application Materials: Please submit a letter of application describing research agenda, and teaching experience and philosophy; curriculum vitae; article-length writing sample; dissertation or book abstract; and three letters of recommendation. Best Consideration Date: December 1, 2026 Posting Close Date: December 17, 2026 Open Until Filled: NA Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department ARHU-Meyerhoff Program & Center for Jewish Studies Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $90,000 - $95,000 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.

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