Now recruiting for the Emanuel Ringelblum Chair in Jewish History.
The Department of History at the University of California, Davis, is recruiting for a tenured position specializing in European Jewish History to fill the Emanuel Ringelblum Chair. Chronological period and specialization are open; the Department is eager to consider specialists in medieval, early modern and modern European Jewish history. This recruitment is conducted at the ranks of Associate and Full Professor. The resulting hire will be at the Associate or Full rank, depending on the proposed appointee’s qualifications. This position will require the candidate to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses (at least half in the field of Jewish history) and to conduct research in their field of expertise. In particular, applicants must be prepared to teach the history of the Holocaust regularly.
Applicants should have the Ph.D. or its equivalent in history or another relevant field. The position is open until filled. Applications, however, must be received by November 4, 2024 to be assured of consideration in the first round.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
- Writing Sample
- Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
- Authorization to Release Information - A reference check will be completed only if you are
selected as the first choice candidate. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form:
https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/your-resources/forms-and-checklists/forms/ARF.pdf
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Applications will be accepted online only on the UCD Recruit site through this link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06679. Please follow the instructions as stated on the recruitment website.