At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and research American Jewish History while mentoring students.
- Company: Brandeis University, known for its scholarly excellence.
- Benefits: Tenure-track position with opportunities for research funding and collaboration.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovative research and student engagement.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant academic community and shape the future of American Jewish History.
- Qualifications: PhD in History or related field and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
The Department of History at Brandeis University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in American Jewish History at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in academic year 2027-2028. Brandeis has a long tradition of scholarly and pedagogical excellence in American Jewish History. Active university research and study institutes and centers contribute to a lively intellectual community and an ongoing array of events and collaborations, as well as significant funding opportunities from within campus resources. We seek to appoint a scholar whose interests reflect the current dynamism animating American Jewish History. The successful candidate will hold the Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Chair in American Jewish History. This position is subject to budget approval.
Qualifications: The Dept. of History is especially interested in historians who would extend the methodological and thematic range of the department’s current faculty and contribute to graduate and undergraduate advising and teaching in History. They must have a PhD in History or a closely related field by August 15, 2027, as well as an active research agenda and evidence of excellence in teaching. Research may focus on any period after 1650. Candidates should be prepared to offer introductory undergraduate courses in American Jewish History, as well as thematic undergraduate courses, upper-level undergraduate seminars, and graduate seminars, and to supervise undergraduate theses as well as MA theses and PhD dissertations. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester, taught on campus.
Completed applications must be received by October 1, 2026. Please address questions about the position to Prof. Amy Singer at [emailprotected].
Equal Opportunity Statement: Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a “protected class”).
Higher Education Jobs, University Jobs, HigherEd Jobs employer: Brandeis University
Brandeis University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant academic environment that fosters intellectual growth and collaboration. As an Assistant Professor in American Jewish History, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values research and teaching excellence, alongside opportunities for professional development and engagement with a diverse community. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, the university provides a unique setting that encourages meaningful contributions to scholarship and education.
