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F/T Faculty- Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies

American Jewish University

Los Angeles, CA | Full Time

$56k-110k (estimate)

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F/T Faculty- Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies

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American Jewish University is Hiring a F/T Faculty- Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies Near Los Angeles, CA

American Jewish University invites nominations and applications for a full-time, non-tenure-eligible, multi-year contracted lecturer appointment to begin July 1, 2024.University Mission Statement: American Jewish University advances and elevates the Jewish journey of individuals, organizations and our community through excellence in scholarship, teaching, engaged conversation, and outreach.School Mission: Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies’ mission is to foster an unprecedented blend of academic rigor, emotional warmth and openness, traditional and innovative spirit in the service of God, Torah, and Israel. The School fuses the methods and findings of the academic study of Judaism with the fervor and devotion of traditional study and observance. The School focuses on the journey of each rabbinical student to produce extraordinary rabbis who lead the Jewish people in a renaissance of talmud Torah (learning), shmirat mitzvot (observance), and gemillut hesed (acts of social justice and personal compassion). In this way, the School strengthens and energizes Conservative Judaism and Klal Yisrael.Primary Responsibilities

Teaching courses in areas of rabbinic literature, such as Mishnah, Talmud, Practical Halakhah, Midrash, and Parshanut (medieval Bible commentary).
- Teaching 21-credits of classes per academic year, primarily in Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.
- Beyond competence, preparing students for the 21^st Century rabbinate.
Participating in the life and work of the Ziegler School and in American Jewish University, including the structures of governance, exercising the responsibilities normally assumed by faculty members, including serving on the Ziegler School steering committee and the University-wide Academic Faculty Senate.
Engaging in the spiritual formation of AJU’s rabbinical students and the community building of Ziegler School.
Producing scholarship is encouraged, but the person in this role is first and foremost serving as a highly engaged, dedicated student-centered instructor and educator.

The items listed above may not be all inclusive, and responsibilities may change over time. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Knowledge of the academic and traditional study of rabbinic literature and its contemporary applications and creative use to enrich Jewish life today.
Knowledge of current theoretical debates in the study of rabbinic literature, culture, and history.
Background, interests, perspectives, and abilities that complement those of other members of the faculty, with an openness to creative pedagogical and academic collaboration across disciplines.
Knowledge of challenges and opportunities for rabbis serving contemporary Jewish life and culture.
Rabbinic ordination and/or a doctorate degree in a relevant field is desirable. A master’s degree in a field related to the position is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The person in this position will not have any employees reporting to them.

Application Procedure: Submit a resume/curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three current references, and a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests, how they are a fit for the position, and how they will support the distinctive mission and institutional learning outcomes of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and American Jewish University. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by March 8, 2024, but the search committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.Contract Length and Renewal Process The contract duration for this position is 3 years, with the possibility of renewal. The candidate will be notified at least 12 months prior to the end of the 3-year contract termination if the position has the possibility of being renewed. Such determination is made by the University’s President, Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Dean(s) in consideration of the University’s needs and finances. If the position is eligible for renewal, the lecturer (if they wish to continue in the role) will then have 3-months from when they are notified that the position can be renewed to submit a portfolio to be considered for another 3-year term. The portfolio will consist of materials related to the Lecturer’s teaching, service, and research. Because the position is in the full-time Lecturer category, the candidate will be reviewed primarily based on their contributions to teaching and service. Scholarship will be given secondary weight in the review. No external reviewers will be used. The candidate’s renewal is determined upon recommendation by the Committee of Academic Personnel (CAP) of the Academic Faculty Senate to the University’s Chief Academic Officer (CAO), and the CAO in turn to the President.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: American Jewish University is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. University policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Job Title: Faculty Status: Full-timeHours: 35 (standard work week, Friday hours are 8:30am-2pm)Salary Range: $80,000- $110,000Department: Ziegler School for Rabbinic StudiesSupervisor: Dean of the Ziegler School for Rabbinic Studies