Assistant Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies

“The Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies of New York University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position specializing in any aspect of Jewish history from the eighth through the eighteenth centuries. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2022, pending administrative and budgetary approval. The appointee must have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree by February 15, 2022. All candidates are expected to teach two courses per semester, one undergraduate and one graduate.”

Deadline: January 1, 2022


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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.