The Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina invites applications for a Post-Doc position in Hebrew/Israeli Culture that begins August 1, 2020, for a one-year appointment, with an option for a one-year extension. The appointee is expected to (a) teach three courses a year (in English), and (b) participate in scholarly events and activities in the department and in the Center for Jewish Studies. We strongly prefer applicants with a principal expertise in the following fields: cultural studies, literature, or cinema studies.
The successful candidate has completed a Ph.D. within the last two years with a strong record of research and solid preparation for or experience of teaching at the undergraduate level in Hebrew and Israeli cultures, with focus on the modern and contemporary period.
To be assured of consideration, submit an application by April 30th, 2020, consisting of: 1) a current cv; 2) a letter of application detailing research interests and activities and teaching experience; 3) a writing sample in English, no longer than 25 pages; 4) a teaching portfolio including, but not limited to, a statement of teaching philosophy, and 1-3 sample syllabi; 5) the names of three referees (the search committee will request these letters at a later stage of the search). Applications and letters of recommendation should be uploaded to Academic Jobs Online
(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16205). Additional information may be obtained from the Hebrew/Israeli Cultural Studies Post-Doc Search Committee at amesdept@duke.edu
Duke is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. |
finished (2020/03/30, finished 2020/06/29, listed until 2020/04/30)