Associate or Full Professor of Sephardic Studies

Interfolio, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University invites applications for a tenured full-time senior faculty position in Sephardic Studies, at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval.

The appointee should hold a doctorate in Sephardic Studies with a strong record of original research publications.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Sephardic Studies.
• A significant record of scholarly publications based on original research.
• Work primarily in the modern period (beginning in 1500) on Jewish communities linked to the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Ottoman Empire, the Americas, Europe or Asia.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sephardic Studies.
• Develop and supervise research in Sephardic Studies.
• Collaborate with NYU departments and programs.

Skills

Scholarly publications

Academic writing

Teaching ability

Education

Doctorate in Sephardic Studies

Job description

New York University: NYU - NY: Arts and Science (A&S): Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies

Location

New York

Open Date

Oct 01, 2026

Deadline

Dec 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies of New York University invites applications for a tenured full-time senior faculty position in Sephardic Studies, at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval. The appointee is expected to have a doctorate in a field related to Sephardic Studies and a significant record of scholarly publications based on original research. Specialization is open, but all candidates should work primarily in the modern period (beginning in 1500) on the study of Jewish communities in or contact with the Mediterranean, North Africa, the geographical regions covered by the Ottoman Empire, the Americas, Europe, and/or Asia. The appointee is expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We welcome applicants from any discipline with a particular eye toward candidates who connect with and complement the strengths in Hebrew and Judaic Studies and other departments or programs in Arts and Science at NYU.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Lila Corwin Berman, [e-mail]

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $170,000 at the rank of Associate Professor and $135,000 to $225,000 at the rank of Full Professor. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here:https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html.

Qualifications

Doctorate in a field related to Sephardic Studies.

A significant record of scholarly publications based on original research.

Work primarily in the modern period (beginning in 1500) on the study of Jewish communities in or contact with the Mediterranean, North Africa, the geographical regions covered by the Ottoman Empire, the Americas, Europe, and/or Asia.

Ability to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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