Friday, September 21, 2007

RABBINICS JOB - from Michael V. Fox on the Ioudaios-l list:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure track assistant professor position in Hebrew & Semitic Studies with a specialization in Rabbinics, beginning August 2008. The successful candidate with be awarded the Belzer Professorship in Rabbinics and will be a member of the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies. A Ph.D. is required prior to the start of the appointment. The position requires a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service. Preference will be given to those candidates dedicated to the study of Midrash and classical Jewish thought. The teaching load is 2/2 and includes undergraduate and graduate courses: a one-semester Introduction to Judaism for undergraduates; rabbinic texts in the original and translation; topics in Jewish religion and culture; and occasional graduate seminars. To ensure full consideration, send curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, academic transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study, and writing sample by October 22, 2007 to: Professor Cynthia L. Miller / Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies / 1344 Van Hise Hall / 1220 Linden Drive / Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1558. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.