Irving M. and Marilyn C. Shuman Visiting Assistant Professor in Jewish Thought

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Irving M. and Marilyn C. Shuman Visiting Assistant Professor in Jewish Thought

Department
Jewish Thought

Posting Number
F220110

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/36171

Employer
State

Faculty Appointment Term
Term

Position Type
UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Summary

The Department of Jewish Thought at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York seeks to fill the position of Irving M. and Marilyn C. Shuman Visiting Assistant Professor for a two-year term beginning August 2023.

We invite applicants in the area and discipline of Jewish Thought broadly construed to include all aspects of Jewish tradition and its contributions to human civilization at one or more chronological periods and to extend beyond the traditional rubrics of philology and history. Area of expertise should complement existing strengths of the department.

The position includes normal research and teaching duties of an assistant professor; it implies advancing an active research program, participating in the intellectual life of the department, teaching two courses each semester in the undergraduate curriculum of the department for majors and minors in Jewish Studies and for the UB general education curriculum.

The Visiting Professor will also participate in department programing to build knowledge and awareness of Jewish tradition, culture and history for both Jewish and non-Jewish students and community members, and will work with Hillel and the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo to create academic connections that serve the community, the region, and the university.

Applications received on or before November 15, 2022, will be guaranteed full consideration.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline conferred by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Additional Salary Information

Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Applications received on or before November 15, 2022, will be guaranteed full consideration.

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Additional Information

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Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Noam Pines

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Search Committee Chair

Contact's Email
noampine@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-0764

Posting Dates

Posted
07/19/2022

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
08/21/2023

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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