The University of Chicago, History
Assistant to Full Professor
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Illinois, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor |
Modern Jewish History. The University of Chicago History Department invites applications for a position in Modern Jewish History. We are looking for a scholar of 19th/20th century European Jewish History. Preference will be given to applicants who have a research interest in the Shoah and who have knowledge of Hebrew, Yiddish, or Ladino. The successful candidate will contribute to both the undergraduate and graduate programs and will be required to teach one undergraduate course per year on the history of the Shoah. It is expected that she or he will participate actively in the Center for Jewish Studies, as well as in the History Department. This appointment will be made at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank and will begin on July 1, 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. Interested candidates must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website at http://tinyurl.com/kwpb96o.
All applications must include 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching statement, 4) research statement and 5) a recent published chapter or article. Applicants at the level of assistant professor must also include three letters of recommendations in their dossier (instructions for submitting letters will be provided during the application process). Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Early application is strongly recommended.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.
Contact: |
Department of History |
Website: | http://tinyurl.com/kwpb96o |
Primary Category: | Jewish History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | European History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 05/17/2017 |
Closing Date | 10/14/2017 |