"Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies"

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Associate/Full Professor Glazer Chair in Jewish Studies in the Religious Studies Department

University of California, Santa Barbara

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a position at the rank of associate or full professor to fill the Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies. We seek a rigorous and imaginative scholar whose research encompasses one or more of the following specializations: Rabbinic Judaism and Jewish Law in Late Antiquity or the Medieval Period, Medieval Jewish Mysticism and Philosophy, or Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Judaism. The successful candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Jewish religion, history, literature, and culture, in addition to a demonstrated commitment to a broad range of comparative and cultural studies issues. The methodological orientation of the candidate is open, but the candidate must demonstrate expertise in Hebrew and other appropriate languages, mastery of historical and textual methodologies, and broad training in Religious Studies. An excellent record of publications consistent with the rank of full or associate professor, evidence of a robust research trajectory, a proven record of effective teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and evidence of active participation in the field are required. The successful candidate will assume a pivotal role in advancing UCSB's interdisciplinary Jewish Studies program and will also be expected to contribute to public-facing programs.

Applications received by December 1, 2025 will be given priority consideration. For full details about the recruitments and to apply, visit https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03017. A reasonable estimate for this position is $99,600-$296,800. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.