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Touro University - Associate or Full Professor of Jewish Studies

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Touro University - Associate or Full Professor of Jewish Studies The Touro University Graduate School of Jewish Studies is seeking candidates for a full-time Associate or Full Professor of Jewish Studies with a specialization in the Holocaust and in Eastern European Jewish History. Ideal candidates will already have made a significant contribution to the field, as evidenced by publications and lectures at academic conferences, and demonstrate promise of an ongoing and very active research program. Candidates will also possess excellent teaching skills, and the ability to mentor doctoral level research and doctoral dissertations.

Faculty carry a12creditworkload perten-month long academic year,andare expected to teach, advisestudents,and engage in scholarship.Course load may be adjusted according to responsibility of faculty for directing dissertations of theses.Facultyare also expected to activelycontributeto Graduate School programs, and to actively participate in schooland university-wide committees.Through their scholarship and collegial networks faculty are expected to enhance the national and international reputation of the Graduate School of Jewish Studies.

The mission of theGraduate School of Jewish Studies is to educate the next generation of scholars and educators in the field of Jewish studies andto train knowledgeable and highly skilledJewish communal professionals. TheSchooloffers masters-level degrees with concentrations in Jewish history and Jewish education;the Ph.D. degree in Jewish history;and a joint Advanced Certificate in the management of non-profit institutions with Touro UniversityGraduate School of Business.All courses are taught either hybrid or exclusively via Zoom, so students in the program hail from around the world.

Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teaching hybrid courses as assigned by the Dean

Service to the Department, University, and Community

Significant Research/Scholarship, including publications, academic conferences, and, where possible, funded research

Academic advisement

Supervise master's theses and doctoral dissertations

Participate in standing and ad-hoc committees

Participate in program events, such as conferences or graduation

Build, strengthen,and support community relations

Qualifications Education &Experience

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D with specializations in Holocaust Studies and Eastern European Jewish History

Strong command of languages relevant to the candidate’s research, including Yiddish

Research and teaching experience commensurate with an appointment at the associate or full professor level

Experience guiding theses and dissertations preferred Experience teaching hybrid courses

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required

Experience with online learning platforms including Banner, Canvas, & Zoom required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook required

Strong attention to details required

Effectively manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required

Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required

Customer service and team orientated required

A high degree of interpersonal competency: professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required

Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required

Ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines required

Exceptional analytical, problem solving skills, collaboration and matrix management skills required

Travel

As needed to conferences

Working Conditions

Extensive use of computers

Teaching at NYC campus at Times Square

Maximum Salary USD $125,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Touro University offers acomprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO,PPO, High Deductible HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) andVision Plan

Dependent Care and Transit Programs

Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability programs

Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

Employee Assistance Program

Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment. Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.

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