Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies

Sacbar; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacbar in Santa Clara, CA invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Jewish Studies and Religious Studies. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. by Sept.

1, 2027, teach undergraduate courses, and pursue an active program of scholarship while contributing to the university’s Jesuit/Catholic mission. The role includes building relationships with local Jewish communities and Silicon Valley initiatives, including the Hazon Forum, and will emphasize inclusive teaching and

Qualifications

• Terminal degree by appointment start date (Sept. 1, 2027).
• Evidence of excellent university-level teaching and an agenda for publication.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and Jesuit/Catholic mission.
• Engagement with local Jewish communities and Silicon Valley initiatives such as the Hazon Forum.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching undergraduate courses in Jewish Studies and Religious Studies.
• Develop and publish scholarship in the field.
• Advance community engagement and interreligious dialogue initiatives.

Skills

Excellent university-level teaching

Commitment to DEI

Scholarly publication plan

Education

Ph.D. in Jewish Studies/Religious Studies or related field

Job description

The department seeks candidates with competence in both the study of religion and Jewish Studies. The area of scholarly concentration, region(s) of focus, methodological approach, and time period are open. Possible areas of scholarly expertise and methodological approaches include, but are not limited, to the environment/ecology, ethics, technology, history, social scientific approaches, and/or interreligious dialogue. Successful candidates will demonstrate that they are committed to pursuing their scholarship and teaching within a framework committed to the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates must also show evidence of excellent university-level teaching, an agenda for scholarship leading to publication in the area of Jewish Studies, and an understanding and support of the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission. In addition, a successful candidate will contribute to the university’s ongoing effort to build relationships with local Jewish communities, and related initiatives within Silicon Valley, as part of their overall contributions to the Hazon Forum, an initiative recently funded by the Koret Foundation.

Application Deadline

October 15, 2026

Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Jewish Studies/Religious Studies or a related field by appointment start date (September 1, 2027).
Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population. Leadership potential within both the university and within the broader community, including in the Hazon initiative.
Evidence of an agenda for scholarship and promise of publication in the field of Jewish Studies.