Tenure Track Assistant Professor and Chair in Jewish Studies

at  Earlham College

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that’s just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.
Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham’s institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.
Earlham College is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor and Chair in Jewish Studies to join our team.
Job Summary:
Earlham College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Chair in Jewish Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment begins July 1, 2024. The College seeks candidates committed to teaching at a liberal arts institution that serves a diverse body of students.
The College is especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity, inclusion, and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and service.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching introductory-level Jewish Studies courses as well as upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
• A willingness to teach courses of interest that can contribute to at least one of the College’s interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies; Peace & Global Studies; Environmental Sustainability) is highly desired.
• Co-curricular responsibilities (one-third of the position) include coordinating religious activities and observances, engaging and providing support to Jewish students and faculty, participating in interfaith programming, and arranging for Jewish speakers and cultural groups to visit campus.
• A Ph.D. in hand by the start date is preferred, but not required
• As a nationally ranked liberal arts college that emphasizes enthusiasm for teaching, Earlham requires demonstrated teaching excellence, as well as an active scholarly agenda.
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students

• Teaching introductory-level Jewish Studies courses as well as upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
• A willingness to teach courses of interest that can contribute to at least one of the College’s interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies; Peace & Global Studies; Environmental Sustainability) is highly desired.
• Co-curricular responsibilities (one-third of the position) include coordinating religious activities and observances, engaging and providing support to Jewish students and faculty, participating in interfaith programming, and arranging for Jewish speakers and cultural groups to visit campus.
• A Ph.D. in hand by the start date is preferred, but not required
• As a nationally ranked liberal arts college that emphasizes enthusiasm for teaching, Earlham requires demonstrated teaching excellence, as well as an active scholarly agenda.
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Student