Tenure-Track Jewish Studies Scholar & Educator

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Santa Clara University, a Jesuit Catholic university in the Bay Area, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies in the Department of Religious Studies. The candidate will teach six courses per year on the quarter system, develop interdisciplinary connections, and contribute to the Hazon Forum initiatives.

Start date is September 1, 2027, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Required qualifications include a terminal Ph.D.

Qualifications

• The candidate must demonstrate effective and inclusive teaching for a diverse undergraduate population.
• Leadership potential within the university and community, including involvement with the Hazon initiative.
• Evidence of an agenda for scholarship and potential for publication in Jewish Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Jewish Studies within the core and major.
• Develop a program of research/creative work leading to tenure and publication.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Leadership potential

Scholarly agenda

Education

Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Jewish Studies/Religious Studies or related field

Job description

Santa Clara University, a Jesuit Catholic university in the Bay Area, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies in the Department of Religious Studies. The candidate will teach six courses per year on the quarter system, develop interdisciplinary connections, and contribute to the Hazon Forum initiatives.

Start date is September 1, 2027, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Required qualifications include a terminal Ph.D.