Professor of American Jewish History and Director of the Feinstein Center
Temple University
Application
Details
Posted: 18-Dec-24
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Categories:
Jewish
US/North America
Employment Type:
Full-Time Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty
Primary Field:
United States/North America
Required Education:
Doctorate
The Department of History and the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University invite applications for a tenured full-time endowed faculty position in American Jewish History at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. The successful candidate will be named the Murray Friedman Chair of American Jewish History.
The appointee will also serve as director of the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History. The Center organizes academic conferences and workshops and public-facing events in addition to overseeing a summer research initiative to support new scholars in the field. More information about the Center can be found at: https://liberalarts.temple.edu/feinstein-center. The appointment will begin on August 1, 2025.
The appointee is expected to have a doctorate in American Jewish History (or a related field) and a significant publication record in any area, approach to, or time period of American Jewish History. The appointee will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in US History, American Jewish History, and related transnational areas.
Review of applications will begin January 25th and will remain open until the position is filled. Please send your application to history@temple.edu. Applicants should submit the following materials as a single pdf or word document:
Cover letter. This should include a description of past and current research and teaching interests. It should also address the applicant’s vision and qualifications for the directorship of the Feinstein Center.
Curriculum vitae
A sample syllabus for a broad or topical course in American Jewish History
Contact information for three references
Temple University is committed to recruiting and retaining an academically and culturally diverse community of exceptional faculty. Women, minorities, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Bryant Simon Bryant.simon@temple.edu.
Temple University is a state-related Carnegie Research University (highest research activity) located in Philadelphia. The College of Liberal Arts is home to 29 undergraduate majors, 26 minors, 24 undergraduate certificate programs and 31 graduate degree programs. With its vibrant and diverse array of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a critical role in Temple University’s academic success and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which the university was founded.