Duke University, Duke Center for Jewish Studies

Position ID:

Duke-Duke Center for Jewish Studies-POSTDOC [#31172, 50961808]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Durham, North Carolina 27701, United States of America

Subject Area:

Jewish Studies / Open

Appl Deadline:

2026/01/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/11/11)

Position Description:

The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies at Duke University offers a competitive stipend, as well as benefits, for one full year with an option for a second-year renewal. The Fellow will be expected to be in residence, to conduct research in Duke's library and archival collections, to participate actively in the intellectual life of the university, to teach up to 2 courses per year, and to give a public lecture on their research. The Fellow may not undertake any other sustained teaching or employment during his/her tenure at Duke. Preference will be given to candidates whose area of research and teaching most enriches the offerings already available on campus and whose presence in the Research Triangle promises the greatest contribution to the faculty and student intellectual community, as well as those for whom the use of the Duke library holdings and Special Collections will be most profitable.

Priority deadline: January 15, 2026. Applicants must have earned the PhD within the past 3 years. Advanced doctoral students applying must include a statement from their dissertation supervisor indicating that they will have the Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026. Applicants should submit the following materials electronically:

• A cover letter of intent stating how applicant would use the year to further his/her research and scholarly publication (not to exceed 5 pages) • A current CV with publications included • A writing sample, not to exceed 20 pages • Three references, including one that speaks to the applicant's teaching ability • A statement of teaching interests with syllabi (both proposed, as well as those already taught) • An official transcript from the applicant's doctoral-granting institution.

Zoom interviews may be conducted for finalists.

Further information about the Duke Center for Jewish Studies may be found at http://jewishstudies.duke.edu. Further information about post-doctoral services at Duke may be found at: http://postdoc.duke.edu/.

Previous applicants are eligible to re-apply. Candidates from all American and foreign universities are welcome.

Duke University 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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke is an 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching statement
Transcript
Writing Sample
Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://jewishstudies.duke.edu

Duke Center for Jewish Studies
230 Gray Building, 407 Chapel Drive
Box 90964
Durham, NC 27708