What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Scholar in Judaic Studies position at William & Mary?
Position Information
Position Number
P1065W
Position Title
Visiting Scholar in Judaic Studies
Unit Mission Statement
The Judaic Studies program at W&M is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary
program that affords an exceptional and unusual educational
opportunity for students to cultivate an appreciation of the historic role played by Jewish culture and the Jewish religion in the development of human civilization; how Judaism, Jewish culture and Jewish peoples have interacted with other cultures, traditions, and
religions; and how Judaism and Jewish culture have been represented in various discourses, images, cinema, and disciplines.
Position Summary
The Judaic Studies Program at William & Mary is recruiting a pool of persons for possible Visiting Scholar positions. This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the current adjunct pool.
Visiting scholars should be experts in their field and present topics of interest in Judaic Studies. Proposals should include a series of public lectures (minimum 2) and give examples of classes in which they could guest, and/or research they would conduct during their stay. Visiting scholars may be eligible to serve as adjunct faculty in Judaic Studies during their appointment. Interested candidates must be vetted for adjunct teaching separately by applying to the adjunct lecturer of Judaic Studies adjunct pool.
Required Qualifications
ABD in Religion, Judaic Studies, hold a rabbinical degree, M. Div Degree, J.D., or equivalent degree at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Religion, Judaic Studies, or related field. Academic teaching and research experience. Experience in similar roles and capacities. Post-doctoral candidates and all levels of professorship candidates are also welcome to apply.
Conditions of Employment
This position is restricted to a specified term.
Department
3KF1B0 Judaic Studies
Location
William & Mary
Job Open Date
01/31/2025
Review Begin Date
Job Close Date
10/31/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Employment Category
Adjunct
Special Application Instructions
Candidates interested in this Visiting Scholar position should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information. In your cover letter, please specify the semester in which you would be available, potential lecture topics and/or research contributions that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in offering. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Judaic Studies in any of the aforementioned required documents. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. If you have recently submitted an application for an instructional position at William & Mary via the online system your existing application documents can be easily uploaded to this position pool. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The review of applications is ongoing.
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the “Know Your Rights” poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
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