Interfaith Scholar & Assistant Director, Catholic-Jewish Studies

Saint Leo University Company; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Leo University seeks a scholar for the Cohn Visiting Chair in Jewish Thought and Assistant Director of the CCJS. The one-year visiting appointment may renew as a full-time faculty member in Theology and Religion and as CCJS Assistant Director.

The role emphasizes research and teaching on Jewish thought in relation to Christianity and interreligious education on campus and in the community. The successful candidate will organize interfaith programs, teach courses, and develop online

Qualifications

• PhD in Theology and/or Religious Studies by appointment (ABD may be considered).
• Commitment to Catholic-Jewish studies and interreligious dialogue.
• Broad knowledge of Jewish religious, philosophical, and ethical thought.
• Experience interacting with Jewish community members and institutions.
• Ability to connect with Jews and Christians of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong research agenda and scholarly potential.
• Experience coordinating academic programs and event logistics.
• Ability to teach courses in Judaism and explore Judaism-Christianity relations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead an interfaith education program for the local community.
• Teach spring educational workshops for the local community.
• Teach one undergraduate course per semester at Saint Leo University.
• Design an online course in Jewish thought for Saint Leo University.

Skills

Interfaith dialogue

Catholic-Jewish studies

Jewish thought knowledge

Community outreach

Program coordination

Teaching Judaism

Christian-Jewish relations

Research agenda

Education

PhD in Theology/Religious Studies

Job description

Saint Leo University seeks a scholar for the Cohn Visiting Chair in Jewish Thought and Assistant Director of the CCJS. The one-year visiting appointment may renew as a full-time faculty member in Theology and Religion and as CCJS Assistant Director.

The role emphasizes research and teaching on Jewish thought in relation to Christianity and interreligious education on campus and in the community. The successful candidate will organize interfaith programs, teach courses, and develop online