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Ad Posted:9/19/2012 to 11/21/2012
Institution:UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AUSTIN
Location:Austin, Texas
Position or Title:Open rank/tenured or tenure-track Faculty Classical Judaism
Start Date (estimated):August 2013
Description:The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure-track position in the field of Classical Judaism (formation of the rabbinic tradition through the medieval period.) We seek a scholar with expertise in rabbinic texts in their cultural and historical contexts and/or in the varieties of Jewish thought and religious practice. We especially encourage applicants who have familiarity with methodological and theoretical issues in the study of religion and who can contribute to our graduate program in Religious Studies. The appointment includes affiliation with the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies, an interdisciplinary unit that sponsors research and teaching about Jewish culture and history across the University. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. prior to August 31, 2012. All applicants also should have documented evidence of teaching excellence and a clearly defined research agenda. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, the supervision of graduate students, and service to the department, college, and university. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, three letters of recommendation, a sample of recent scholarly work, and evidence of teaching excellence to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1823 Electronic submissions only, please. Applications received by November 2, 2012 will be considered for interviews at the annual meeting of the Association of Jewish Studies; some interviews may be scheduled at the annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion and Society for Biblical Literature. The position will remain open until filled. Position funding is pending budgetary approval; a background check will be conducted for the final candidate. The University of Texas at Austin is an AA/EEO employer.
 
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