Visiting Assistant Professor in Hebrew & Jewish Studies at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

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Job Title	Visiting Assistant Professor in Hebrew & Jewish Studies
Requisition Number	FE04434
Working Title
Department Name	8E660:Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Non-Tenure Track
Required Education	A Ph.D. in Jewish Studies, Middle or Near Eastern Studies, Religious Studies, Comparative literature, or a related field is required. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. before August 1, 2025
Required Related Experience	n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification	n/a
Job Summary	The Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Hebrew & Jewish Studies to begin August 1st, 2025. This is a full-time, non-tenure-eligible faculty position in the temporary title series with an appointment period of one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. This position has a teaching load of three courses in the fall, and three courses in the spring. Candidates must demonstrate language competency in Biblical Hebrew to teach elementary-level language courses. Knowledge of other Second Temple Period languages such as Greek or Aramaic is also highly desirable. The successful candidate will have scholarly expertise in Second Temple Judaism, as well as Greco-Roman and/or Late Antique Jewish life. Candidates should be specialists in Jewish culture during any period between 500 B.C.E and 500 C.E. but applicants from other Jewish Studies backgrounds who can also teach in this area will be considered. This position is expected to teach a broad range of courses, including Introduction to Judaism, Second Temple literature, and a survey of Jewish culture. Additionally, candidates will have an opportunity to develop new courses that pertain to other facets of Jewish life and religion, depending on their area of expertise. The successful candidate should also demonstrate how their research and teaching provide insights into the understanding of contemporary Jewish culture and society. A Ph.D. in Jewish Studies, Middle or Near Eastern Studies, Religious Studies, Comparative literature, or a related field is required. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. before August 1, 2025. Applications should include the following: 1) Letter of Application (upload as Cover Letter); 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 1); 4) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 2); and 5) List of potential courses in Jewish Studies applicant would like to develop (upload as Specific Request 3). Also provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. Questions about this search should be addressed to Christian Brady, Search Committee Chair, Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Kentucky (Christian.Brady@uky.edu). Review of applications will begin on February 28th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1
4. Specific Request 2
5. Specific Request 3

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