Jewish Studies Program's Olamot Center Visiting Scholar (Spring 2020) Indiana University Bloomington for 2019-20 Academic Year
Posting Details
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Position Summary
The Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University’s new centre for scholarly and cultural exchange with Israel, the Olamot Center, welcomes applications for a Visiting Scholar position for the Spring semester, 2020. Founded in 2017, the Olamot Center aims to realize the substantial potential for scholarly dialogue and collaboration with scholars in Israeli institutions of higher learning by offering Israeli scholars an opportunity to teach and conduct research in one of the largest and oldest Jewish Studies Programs in North America.
The Olamot Visiting Scholar will teach two undergraduate courses on the history of modern Israel, complementing the offerings of the Borns Jewish Studies Program, and will also present a workshop for the program on his or her main area of research. The visiting scholar is also expected to participate in the activities of the Borns JSP and to contribute to intellectual life at IU.
PhD is required. Area of expertise within Jewish Studies is open. The salary for one semester is $25,000 plus benefits. The Visiting Scholar is responsible for arranging their own travel, housing accommodation and living expenses during the semester in Bloomington and must be in residence during the semester (Jan.-May, 2020).
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application electronically at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/7391. Application materials include a cover letter, C.V., short writing sample (20-30 pages), contact information for three references, and a list of suggested courses. Questions about the application process or the application can be directed to: Olamot Visiting Scholar Position, Borns Jewish Studies Program, Indiana University, Hamilton Luger School of Global and International Studies, 355 N. Jordan Avenue, Room 4004A, Bloomington, IN 47405-1105, or via email to iujsp@indiana.edu with the subject line “Olamot Visiting Scholar Position”.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, colour, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Basic Qualifications
PhD is required. Area of expertise within Jewish Studies is open.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions about the application process or the application can be directed to: Olamot Visiting Scholar Position, Borns Jewish Studies Program, Indiana University, Hamilton Luger School of Global and International Studies, 355 N. Jordan Avenue, Room 4004A, Bloomington, IN 47405-1105, or via email to iujsp@indiana.edu with the subject line “Olamot Visiting Scholar Position”.
Salary and Rank
$25,000 - Visiting Faculty/Scholar (VFX)
Required Documents
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing Sample
- Proposed Course Description
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