Friedman Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies
Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for the Friedman Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies. Applications will be accepted from scholars in any field of Jewish Studies. Candidates from universities both within and outside the United States are welcome to apply. The position is in the Department of Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures on the Danforth Campus.
This position is full-time and works approximately 37.5 hours per week. This position is for the 2019-2020 academic year, with renewal possible for the 2020-2021 academic year. Applicants must have earned the Ph.D. by the beginning of the fall semester 2019 and no earlier than 2016.
Primary duties and responsibilities
- Expected to teach one course in Jewish Studies per semester: designed in consultation with an assigned faculty mentor and department chair.
- Opportunity to continue research in his/her area of Jewish Studies.
- Give one talk/lecture for the department relating to his/her area of research.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have earned the Ph.D. by the beginning of the fall semester 2019 and no earlier than 2016.
Salary Range
The nine-month academic-year salary is $52,000.
Applicant Special Instructions
Applicants should apply by February 1, 2019 directly to https://jobs.wustl.edu (job#42436). Your application should include curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and research statement. Send three letters of recommendation (sent directly by recommender) to: Lesliesmith@wustl.edu. Please include as email subject line: Friedman Postdoc Position 2019.
