Assistant Professor of Instruction in Jewish Studies

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The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies (SCJS) in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a faculty appointment without tenure at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction to begin in fall semester 2024. In addition to teaching undergraduate courses for SCJS, one-third of the Assistant Professor of Instruction in Jewish Studies’ effort will be committed to service as SCJS Assistant Director. We invite candidates from all disciplines, although SCJS priority areas of specialization include: The Jews of the Medieval/Early Modern World; North American Jewish Literature; Jews of the Mediterranean and/or Middle East.

Working closely with the Center’s Director and the Faculty Executive Committee, the Assistant Director will help develop and implement the vision, strategy, and goals of SCJS and its affiliated faculty, staff, and students; teach annually JS 301 “Introduction to Jewish Studies”; participate in the teaching rotation of other introductory courses in Jewish Studies; and offer advanced undergraduate courses in Jewish Studies. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading the Jewish Studies undergraduate program by focusing on recruitment, retention, and graduation of Jewish Studies majors and minors as well as other academic programs housed in SCJS.

Duties

  • Teach two undergraduate courses in Jewish Studies each long semester.
  • Develop and manage undergraduate recruitment and retention initiatives for the Jewish Studies major and undergraduate minors in Jewish Studies and Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
  • Assist the Faculty Coordinator of Israel Studies in developing and managing Israel Studies.
  • Participate in the development of Jewish Studies curricula and facilitate new course development by affiliated faculty.
  • Organize and participate in outreach activities such as events, partnerships, fundraising, training, and conferences.
  • Create content for and assist in the editing of the annual SCJS newsletter.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or field relevant to Jewish Studies
  • Preferred qualifications include:
    • Specialization in The Jews of the Medieval/Early Modern World; North American Jewish Literature; Jews of the Mediterranean and/or Middle East
    • Academic teaching experience
    • Demonstrated commitment to scholarship, research, and teaching
    • Experience collaborating with faculty and staff at an institution of higher education to develop an undergraduate program
    • Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting mastery and active presence in area of specialization
    • Relevant experience working with different communications strategies and media platforms
    • Experience in planning and managing academic events
    • Ability to work closely with staff on such tasks as course scheduling and academic advising
    • Ability to acquire skills central to managing communication and curricular tasks
    • Experience with advanced publishing and editing programs

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a letter of interest stating their interest in the position and their experience with Jewish studies, a curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio, and the names and contact information of three academic references who can submit letters upon request.

Submit via Interfolio to Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, Director, Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies.

Deadline for applications is October 27, 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.