Assistant Professor, History of Jewish Europe before 1650

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

The Department of History at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in pre-1650 Europe with a preferred specialty in Jewish history. Candidates will exhibit promise of excellence in research and teaching and demonstrate a commitment to generating externally funded grants. The teaching load is typically 2-3 and will include the History of Civilization I survey, as well as both undergraduate and graduate courses in early European history and Jewish studies. Participation in several platforms articulated in FAU’s Strategic Plan, including Diversity, Peace, Justice and Human Rights, and Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, is expected. In the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the successful applicant may also contribute to the Center for Mind, Body, and Culture, and the Comparative Studies PhD program.

Further information about the Department of History can be found at: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/history/.

The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters will soon break ground on its new center for Jewish studies, the Kurt & Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building: Wallach Building | Florida Atlantic University (fau.edu)

Send any inquiries to Dr. Ben Lowe, Chair of the History of Jewish Europe before 1650 Search Committee, Department of History, at [email protected].

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Chair of the Department of History.
• Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.

The Department of History at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in History or a related field by the time of appointment; applications from advanced ABDs will be considered.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

Department of History

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2024-11-15

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) writing sample (one article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter).
Letters of Recommendations: Applicants who are shortlisted for this position will be required to arrange for the submission of two letters of recommendation.
Initial interviews will be held via Zoom, shortlist candidates will subsequently be invited for on-campus interviews.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711