Assistant Teaching Professor

About the role

The School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for the Michael W. Rubinoff Assistant Teaching Professorship in Jewish Studies, a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track faculty position expected to begin August 16, 2027. We seek a dynamic and dedicated teacher with demonstrated expertise in Jewish history and/or Jewish religion. The successful candidate will have a strong record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and a demonstrated ability to engage with multicultural student populations in both specialized and general education courses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 course load
• Contribute regularly to SHPRS’ core curriculum
• Teach courses that support the broader humanities and interdisciplinary mission of the university
• Participate in appropriate service activities within SHPRS and the university
• Contribute to the intellectual and pedagogical life of Jewish Studies at ASU

Requirements

• PhD in Jewish Studies, History, Religious Studies, or a related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated record of successful undergraduate teaching
• Expertise in Jewish history and/or Jewish religion

Qualifications

• Ability to teach across multiple chronological or thematic areas of Jewish Studies
• Experience teaching large-enrollment and general education courses
• Evidence of inclusive and innovative pedagogical practices
• Interest in public-facing or community-engaged Jewish Studies programming
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter