Two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jewish Theology and Culture

The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame is offering a two-year postdoctoral fellowship that will begin on July 1, 2027. Candidates may specialize in any domain of Jewish theology and culture. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose research agenda demonstrates historical rigor, and complements existing departmental as well as university strengths. In addition to conducting original research and contributing to the vitality of a dynamic research community, the fellow will take up local residence and assume a set of administrative tasks to promote Jewish Studies programing at the university. Additionally, the fellow will have the opportunity to teach one course per year in an area of specialization and to deliver a lecture. The annual stipend will be $75,000, plus health benefits. Fellows can apply for additional support for travel and research costs. Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2027 (not having received the degree earlier than 2022). Qualifications The successful candidate will be drawn to the mission of the University of Notre Dame, which seeks a distinctive educational and scholarly excellence that is founded on its Catholic identity, and to the contribution of the Theology Department within that larger vision. Information about Notre Dame is available at http://www.nd.edu, and about the Department of Theology, at https://theology.nd.edu/. The University mission statement is at https://www.nd.edu/about/mission/. With questions about the fellowship, please reach out to Prof. Jeremy Brown, whose contact information is available at https://theology.nd.edu/people/jeremy-brown/. Application Instructions Applications must be received by December 4, 2026. Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of research, and three letters of recommendation. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Dual Career Assistance To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities. Background Check This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.