Associate Professor or Professor, Department of History, University of Virginia

The Corcoran Department of History seeks to hire a scholar to fill the Jay Berkowitz Chair in Jewish History. In addition to being a member of the history department, the successful candidate will also be expected to be an active participant in UVa’s program in Jewish Studies. Applicants must have a distinguished record of publication, teaching, and professional service. Appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The department welcomes applications from scholars working in any geographic region, subject matter, and thematic interest after 1200 CE. The ability to teach the Holocaust is especially welcome. Applicants who work on race, gender, and sexuality are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2023


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About Andreas Lehnertz

As Juniorpofessor of medieval history with a specialization in Jewish history at the University of Trier, Andreas Lehnertz studies the social, cultural, and religious history of Europe. His academic pursuits focus on the nuanced dynamics of everyday Christian-Jewish relations, the study of marginal Hebrew and Yiddish deeds, the study of Jewish and general sealing practices, and the in-depth study of Jewish craftspeople. He wrote a book on "Jewish Seals in the Medieval German Empire: The Authentication and Self-Representation of Jewish Men and Women". His expertise has been further honed through his roles as a postdoctoral fellow in the ERC project "Beyond the Elite - Jewish Daily Life in Medieval Europe" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and as a member of the Martin Buber Society in the Humanities and Social Sciences, also at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Currently he writes a book that about "Jewish Craftspeople in Medieval Germany". Through his research and publications, he aims to make a meaningful contribution to the academic discourse surrounding medieval history and to provide valuable insights into the rich tapestry of European history during this pivotal period.