Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Israel Studies

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Israel Studies
Judaic Studies Department
Binghamton University, SUNY

Area of Specialization: Social Science. Discipline: Open.

Areas of Competence might include: Societies in Israel, minorities, gender, law, Israeli government and politics, Israel in the modern Middle East, Israeli foreign policy, and Israel-Palestine.
Candidate might engage topics including partition, binationalism, coalition governments, military occupations, and human rights issues through comparative lenses.

The university and department are committed to equity and inclusion. Members of groups historically underrepresented in the field and those from non-traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and service.

The successful candidate will have a strong research program. Teaching experience preferred. Ph.D. in hand by 01 September 2022 is expected.

The successful candidate will also be a member of the Center for Israel Studies (see https://www.binghamton.edu/centers/israel-studies/).

This position is affiliated with the Citizenship, Rights, and Cultural Belonging Transdisciplinary Area of Excellence (see binghamton.edu/tae/).

Interested candidates should submit applications to Binghamton University Interview Exchange, including:

  • a cover letter
  • full curriculum vitae
  • a research statement
  • a brief writing sample (no longer than a paper or chapter)
  • a teaching statement that focuses on pedagogy
  • names and contact information of three professional references.

Applicants should apply and submit their materials at: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=01543E5679709859CD6C6B249588827B?JOBID=135195

Applications received by 1 October will be guaranteed full consideration, but the search will continue until the position is filled.

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