About the Job

The Associate Director of the Center for Jewish Studies (CJS) serves as an integral part of the Center’s leadership team. The Center for Jewish Studies is the intellectual, instructional, and programmatic home for Jewish Studies at the University of Minnesota.

Primary Responsibilities

Administrative Leadership (50%)

• Manage daily operations of the Center
• Supervise the CJS Outreach Coordinator
• Collaborate on website, budget, conferences, lectures, and fundraising

Undergraduate Enrollments, Curriculum & Advising (17%)

• Serve as Director of Undergraduate Studies
• Advise majors and minors, manage curriculum and assessments

Teaching (33%)

Teach two courses each year (one fall, one spring).

Qualifications

Required: BA/BS + 4 years experience or master’s + 2 years; collegiate teaching experience in Jewish studies; advising experience; excellent communication and administrative skills.

Preferred: PhD in Jewish Studies or related field; higher education administrative experience.