Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

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The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the study of Judaism, expected to begin August 25, 2024. We invite applications from scholars of Judaism with any methodological approach or geographical area of focus. We particularly, but not exclusively, encourage applications from scholars who engage with any of the following topics: ethnography of religion; lived religion; gender and sexuality; religion, race, and/or colonialism; religion, law, and secularism. 

Candidates will be assessed in terms of their potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service for a department of Religious Studies in a public university. UVA is a flagship public institution committed to equitable access and an increasingly diverse student body. The successful candidate will be able to teach two courses a semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels; sustain an active research program with potential for international significance; and contribute to service in the department and the College of Arts & Sciences. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a record of professional collegiality and inclusive excellence and be able to take advantage of collaborative relationships with students and faculty in other programs across the College, including the Jewish Studies Program.

Qualifications

Applicants should have or expect to complete by August 2024 a PhD in a relevant field (required); have a promising record of publication, and an innovative research program. Candidates should demonstrate capacity and interest in teaching in two or more of the curricular concentrations of the Department of Religious Studies.

Application Instructions

Review of applications is expected to begin on November 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.  The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. 

Questions about the position may be directed to Ashon Crawley (atc8g@virginia.edu) as Chair of the Search Committtee, or to Willis Jenkins (wjj2c@virginia.edu) as Chair of the Department. Questions about the application or search process may be addressed to the HR Faculty Search Advisor, Melanie Sponaugle (unw5dq@virginia.edu).

Visit http://apply.interfolio.com/130422 to apply. 

Required materials:

1. Cover letter addressing past and planned research, teaching experience and interests, potential projects or collaborations at UVA, and how your skills or experiences could advance the University’s ambition to cultivate a vibrant higher education community in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.

2. CV

3.  Names and contact information for three references. Letters should not be submitted before requested.

Open Date: Oct 06, 2023

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About Andreas Lehnertz

As a Juniorprofessor of Medieval History specializing in Jewish History at Trier University, I delve into the intricate tapestry of social, cultural, and religious European history. My academic pursuits are centered around the nuanced dynamics of daily Christian-Jewish relations, the exploration of marginal Hebrew and Yiddish charter notes, the study of Jewish as well as general sealing practices, and the profound examination of Jewish craftspeople. I wrote a book about "Jewish Seals in the Medieval German Empire: The Authentication and Self-Representation of Jewish Men and Women" (in German). My expertise has been further honed through my 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, I am writing book that delves into the intriguing world of "Jewish Craftspeople in Medieval Ashkenaz." Through my research and publications, I aim to contribute meaningfully to the academic discourse surrounding medieval history, providing valuable insights into the rich tapestry of European history during this pivotal period.