Bennett ChrProf Rel Studies
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Job Description:
Fairfield Universitys Department of Religious Studies invites applications for the Carl and Dorothy Bennett Chair in Judaic Studies. The holder of the Chair will also serve as the Director of the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies. Scholars at the rank of Associate Professor or higher are sought to fill this important position which begins in the fall of 2025 pending final budget approval.
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in a field relevant to Judaic Studies and possess expertise in the discipline of Religious Studies. The candidate should have a demonstrable record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarly publications and experience in programming. As a faculty member with an endowed chair the successful candidate will teach a 2/2 course load per academic year take part in appropriate departmental university and professional service and offer a variety of Judaic Studies courses that serve both the Department of Religious Studies and the minor in Judaic Studies. As the Director of the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies the successful candidate with the administrative support of a Program Manager will host a wellestablished series of lectures and programming for students staff faculty and the wider Greater Fairfield/Bridgeport community.
Fairfield University is a highlyselective institution in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. The exploration of religion is a central part of the institutions mission and identity. Fairfield University located in southwestern Connecticut 50 miles from New York City and 20 miles from New Haven is situated on a beautiful 230acre campus. The Department of Religious Studies enjoys a collegial culture that values intellectual exchange and active mentorship of faculty.
Applications should be received by December 1 2024 in order to receive consideration for preliminary interviews. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for midDecember and will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
Application instructions
For full consideration please click Apply Now and upload the following materials:
1 a letter of application
2 curriculum vitae
3 a recent articlelength work of scholarship and
4 syllabi of recent courses taught.
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Academic Faculty Tenure/Tenure TrackPerforms such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
