Inside Higher Ed
Assistant/Associate Professor - Jewish Thought
Inside Higher Ed, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Assistant/Associate Professor - Jewish Thought
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Position Overview
Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - $149,500 (9-month academic year salary); however, offscale salary and other components of pay may yield compensation higher than this range to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window
Open date: August 24, 2025
Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Department of Philosophy and the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of California, Berkeley jointly seek applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track or tenured) position in the area of History of Philosophy with a research focus on Jewish Thought. The field is broadly construed to range from antiquity to the twentieth century. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose work engages squarely with the Jewish philosophical tradition or whose work takes a philosophical approach to Jewish law, hermeneutics, politics, religion, and/or metaphysics. The successful candidate will hold a 50% appointment in Berkeley's Center for Jewish Studies and a 50% appointment in the Philosophy Department, and will be expected to contribute to both units.
Job responsibilities include teaching 3-4 courses/year at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and thesis supervision. Area of Specialization: History of Philosophy with a research focus on Jewish Thought.
The department supports family needs of faculty and welcomes candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or time off for family reasons, or who have excelled outside academia. For relocation to Berkeley or career needs of accompanying partners/spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.
Department: https://philosophy.berkeley.edu/
Unit: https://jewishstudies.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent degree-granting program at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree) by the start date of the position.
Application Requirements By Level
Assistant Professor
Submit your application at this level if you meet one of the following: current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor (including near tenure); international university equivalent. This level determination is for application review only, not the final appointment level.
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Research Statement - Describe current research and plans for future research.
Writing Sample 1 - Academic writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter, article, book chapter).
Dissertation Abstract - Append to the CV.
Teaching, Mentorship, and Service Dossier - Evidence of teaching/mentoring experience and philosophy, including inclusive practices.
Authorization to Release Information Form - Download, complete, sign, and upload.
Writing Sample 2 - Optional
Writing Sample 3 - Optional
Reference Requirements
3-8 letters of reference required. Assistants should provide at least three letters of recommendations, but more may be provided.
Associate Professor
Submit your application at this level if you meet one of the following: current tenured professor or equivalent international position. Note: level determination is for application review only, not final appointment level.
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Authorization to Release Information Form
Writing Sample 2 (Optional)
Writing Sample 3 (Optional)
Reference Requirements: Contact information for recommenders will be requested for candidates who advance to later stages.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05080
Help contact: issa_ap@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. It is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the university’s policies.
Job location: Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05080
Note: This post includes standard legal and diversity statements applicable to UC Berkeley employment processes.
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Position Overview
Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - $149,500 (9-month academic year salary); however, offscale salary and other components of pay may yield compensation higher than this range to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window
Open date: August 24, 2025
Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Department of Philosophy and the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of California, Berkeley jointly seek applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track or tenured) position in the area of History of Philosophy with a research focus on Jewish Thought. The field is broadly construed to range from antiquity to the twentieth century. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose work engages squarely with the Jewish philosophical tradition or whose work takes a philosophical approach to Jewish law, hermeneutics, politics, religion, and/or metaphysics. The successful candidate will hold a 50% appointment in Berkeley's Center for Jewish Studies and a 50% appointment in the Philosophy Department, and will be expected to contribute to both units.
Job responsibilities include teaching 3-4 courses/year at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and thesis supervision. Area of Specialization: History of Philosophy with a research focus on Jewish Thought.
The department supports family needs of faculty and welcomes candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or time off for family reasons, or who have excelled outside academia. For relocation to Berkeley or career needs of accompanying partners/spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.
Department: https://philosophy.berkeley.edu/
Unit: https://jewishstudies.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent degree-granting program at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree) by the start date of the position.
Application Requirements By Level
Assistant Professor
Submit your application at this level if you meet one of the following: current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor (including near tenure); international university equivalent. This level determination is for application review only, not the final appointment level.
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Research Statement - Describe current research and plans for future research.
Writing Sample 1 - Academic writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter, article, book chapter).
Dissertation Abstract - Append to the CV.
Teaching, Mentorship, and Service Dossier - Evidence of teaching/mentoring experience and philosophy, including inclusive practices.
Authorization to Release Information Form - Download, complete, sign, and upload.
Writing Sample 2 - Optional
Writing Sample 3 - Optional
Reference Requirements
3-8 letters of reference required. Assistants should provide at least three letters of recommendations, but more may be provided.
Associate Professor
Submit your application at this level if you meet one of the following: current tenured professor or equivalent international position. Note: level determination is for application review only, not final appointment level.
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Authorization to Release Information Form
Writing Sample 2 (Optional)
Writing Sample 3 (Optional)
Reference Requirements: Contact information for recommenders will be requested for candidates who advance to later stages.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05080
Help contact: issa_ap@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. It is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the university’s policies.
Job location: Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05080
Note: This post includes standard legal and diversity statements applicable to UC Berkeley employment processes.
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