THREE ANCIENT-JUDAISM-RELATED JOBS:

Columbia University:

Jewish Studies: Columbia University Department of Religion seeks to appoint a senior professor of Classical Jewish Civilization with a specialization in rabbinical and/or early medieval texts and cultures, with the ability to teach broadly both undergraduate and graduate courses in the study of religion.

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Leo Baeck College:

Leo Baeck College, founded in 1956, is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Rabbinic Literature, beginning 1 September 2009. Initial appointment 3 years with possibility of continuation.

The successful candidate will teach courses in the joint MA Programme in Jewish Studies of LBC and Kings College London as well as courses at the BA level. Most students will be pursuing the MA in the context of the programme leading to ordination as rabbis for the Reform, Liberal and Masorti Movements in the UK, Europe and the FSU.

Candidates should have a PhD (or completed all requirements by 1 September 2009) in an area of Rabbinic literature (Talmud, Midrash, Jewish law). Experience teaching rabbinic texts at the intermediate and advanced level is desirable.

Salary and benefits will be comparable to appointments at this level at London Universities.

Applicants should send a full CV, a letter explaining their background and interest in the lectureship, examples of writing, and the names of three referees (at least two of them academic) to Rhona Lesner, Head of HR & Support Services, Leo Baeck College, 80 East End Road, London N3 2SY, UK; email: rhona.lesner@lbc.ac.ukThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Search Committee plans to begin reviewing applications by 15 January 2009, and will continue the process until an appointment has been made.

The full advert, with more information, is here.

The University of Pittsburg:

THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, DEPARMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES invites applications for a Lecturer in Classical Judaism supported by the Perlow Fund. This position is outside the tenure stream and would begin with the Fall Term 2009, pending budgetary approval. The initial appointment will be made for a term of three years, and will be renewable. We are searching for someone whose range of research and teaching interests will enable them to explore the development of Jewish life and thought from the Biblical period through the Ninth Century C.E. Preference will be given to those candidates who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. and have already had experience teaching in an American university setting. The incumbent will be called on to teach six courses over a two-semester period commencing September 1, 2009. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, the names of three scholarly references, and copies of syllabi for courses that the applicant is prepared to teach in the 2009-10 academic year. These materials should be sent to Professor Alexander Orbach, Jewish Studies Program, 2604 Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and member of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.

(All three via the H-Judaic list - here, here, and here.)