Visiting Scholar in Jewish Studies - Indiana University Bloomington for 2020-21 Academic Year
Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington Jewish Studies
Position Summary
The Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University invites applications for a Visiting Scholar for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Visiting Scholar will be expected to teach the 200 level course “Introduction to Jewish History: From the Bible to Spanish Expulsion” in the fall (this a core course for our Jewish Studies major), and two courses of interest to Jewish Studies students in spring 2021. The position provides a stipend of $45,000 plus health benefits. The successful applicant will also be able to apply for some research funding from the program. Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or a related field is required, but suitable ABD candidates will also be considered.
To apply for this position, please submit the following: a cover letter addressing your research agenda for the year, your aptitude and experience in Jewish studies teaching, your approach to teaching “Introduction to Jewish History: From the Bible to Spanish Expulsion,” and other Jewish Studies courses you might be interested in teaching; an updated curriculum vitae; contact information for three letters of reference.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application electronically at: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/9399 . For additional information on the Borns Jewish Studies Program, please see http://www.indiana.edu/~jsp/index.shtml. Questions regarding the application process or the application can be directed to: Visiting Scholar Position, Borns Jewish Studies Program, Indiana University, Hamilton Luger School of Global and International Studies, 355 N. Jordan Avenue, Room 4004A, Bloomington, IN 47405-1105, or via email to: iujsp@indiana.edu with the subject line “Visiting Scholar Position.”
Consideration of applications will begin on April 1, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.
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