JUDAISM JOB:

Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Religion and Philosophy
Institution: Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Start Date: August 15th, 2008

Job Categories: Assistant Professor

Academic Field(s): Religion and Theology
Humanities - General




Job Description:


SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Department of Religion and Philosophy, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of religion with expertise in Judaism to begin fall 2008. Area of specialty is flexible, but could focus on: Hebrew Bible, Judaic studies, Ancient Near Eastern Religions and/or Rabbinic Judaism. Competence in requisite languages is necessary. A commitment to teaching a range of undergraduate religious studies courses, including Introduction to Judaism, within a liberal arts tradition is essential. Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in religious studies or a related discipline by August 15, 2008. Consideration of applications will begin November 1, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Pre-arranged interviews will be conducted at the AAR/SBL meeting in San Diego.

Please send applications, including CV and three letters of reference, to Connie Imhof, Faculty Secretary (Religion & Philosophy), Southwestern University, Box 770, Georgetown, Texas 78627-0770.

Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The University`s endowment ranks among the highest per student of undergraduate institutions in the country. In addition to a number of other national organizations, Southwestern University is a member of two consortia of liberal arts colleges, the Associated Colleges of the South and the Annapolis Group. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of downtown Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.


EEO / AA Policy:


Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F

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Contact: Connie Imhof
Religion and Philosophy
Southwestern University
Post Office Box 770
Georgetown, TX 78627-0770

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