Positions Available

Visiting Scholar in Jewish Studies

The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for the following position during 2008 – 2009 academic year.

The Aresty Visiting Scholar is a one-year appointment that provides a stipend of $30,000 and health benefits. Academic rank and field of expertise are open. Ph.D. is required at time of application.

The scholar is expected to teach two courses (one per semester). Courses will be taught in the Department of Jewish Studies, with crosslisting in another department when possible. Visiting scholars will be expected to be in residence in the university area and participate actively in faculty seminars and the activities of the Bildner Center.

Applicants should send a cover letter and attendant materials, including areas of research interest, a list of preferred courses to teach with short descriptions, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references (letters will be requested from the final candidates):

Professor Yael Zerubavel
Director, Bildner Center, Rutgers University
12 College Avenue, New Brunswick NJ 08901

by October 15, 2007.

Applications and letters, or any questions, should be sent via email to csjl@rci.rutgers.edu. A faculty committee will review these applications, and a decision will be announced in December or January.

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The institution values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and especially encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.