Recherche d'emploi > Cambridge, ON > Assistant professor

Assistant Professor - Jewish Studies

InsideHigherEd
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Temps plein

Assistant Professor - Jewish Studies

Date Posted : 11 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date : 12 / 16 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Req ID : 39983

Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Faculty of Arts & Science and Centre for Jewish Studies

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Jewish Studies.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be appointed to a Faculty of Arts & Science Department depending on their field of expertise (51%), and the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies (49%).

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Jewish Studies or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a focus on Hebrew Literature and Culture, Jews of the Islamic World, North American Jewish Life, and Rabbinic literature.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing institutional strengths . The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching- related activities submitted as part of the application.

Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae;

a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence .

We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted.

Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ .

Submission guidelines can be found at http : / / uoft.me / how-to-apply . Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields.

Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF / MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Madiha Ahmed at [email protected] .

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 16th 2024, 11 : 59PM EDT.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff.

Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.

Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

buttontext00b26598368a4abe a border : 1px solid transparent; .buttontext00b26598368a4abe a : focus border : 1px dashed #25355a !important; outline : none !important;

Job Segment : Equity, Academic, Research, Finance, Education

Il y a 2 jours
Emplois reliés
InsideHigherEd
All Cities, Ontario

Assistant Professor - Jewish Studies. Faculty of Arts & Science and Centre for Jewish Studies. The Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Jewish Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an...

InsideHigherEd
Guelph, Ontario

The Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a specialization in Indigenous Studies in Education. Assistant...

InsideHigherEd
Kitchener, Ontario

Assistant Professor - Sociolegal Studies. The Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in the area of Sociolegal Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant ...

Offre sponsorisée
Outlier
Waterloo, Ontario
Télétravail

Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback.Outlier is looking for talented .This freelance opportunity is remote and hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you.You may contribute your expertise by….Assessing the factualit...

Offre sponsorisée
ApexFocusGroup
Canada

No Administrative Assistant admin experience needed. Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists. Administrative assistant admin experience is not necessary. If you are an administrative assistant or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work...

RWDI
Guelph, Ontario

RWDI is looking for a full-time permanent Administrative Assistant/ Project Administrator to join our team. Providing administrative assistance to Project Managers and other select individuals. Performing other administrative duties as required. Exceptional organizational and administrative skills f...

Stantec
Waterloo, Ontario

As a Transportation Engineer and Project Manager, you will be responsible for the leading and assisting municipal transportation design projects for clients across Ontario. Project Manager, Transportation - ( 240003MZ ). Collaborating with Transportation Leaders and other Project Managers to identif...

Co-operators
Guelph, Ontario

As the Senior Project Manager, you will manage and implement major initiatives by providing strategic leadership and direction on day-to-day activities. You have minimum seven years of experience in Senior Project Management (multi-million dollar projects with multiple workstreams) or Program Manage...

Bible League Canada
Ontario, CA

Role & Responsibilities:Reporting to the Director of Marketing and providing supervision and direction to the Marketing Project Coordinator, the Marketing Project Manager contributes to the Marketing team by managing and coordinating team objectives and supporting fundraising initiatives. Specific r...

SW Kang Medicine Professional Corporation
Guelph, Ontario

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.Coordinate the flow of information.Interview patients to obtain case histories.Schedule and confirm appointments.Complete insurance and other claim forms.Order supplies and maintain inventory.Determine and establish office procedures and routines.Enter ...