Vacancy: Lecturer in Jewish Studies, SOAS

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. The university is committed to student responsiveness and research intensity, with a strategic plan focused on renewal, revitalisation, and international partnerships.

About the Department

The School of History, Religions and Philosophies offers degree programmes covering the histories, systems of belief, and thought in Africa, Asia, and the Near and Middle East. The department is unique in approaching religion and culture from the perspective of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, exploring dynamic histories and traditions. It is ranked 10th in the UK and 39th globally for history, and 17th in the UK for religions and philosophies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017).

About the Role

• Convene and teach the following modules:
  • Jewish Identity from Ancient to Modern Times (UG)
  • The Holocaust and the Problem of Evil (UG)
  • Modern Jewish Thought (UG)
  • Religion, Nationhood and Ethnicity in Judaism (PG)
  • The Holocaust in Theology, Literature and Art (PG)
  • Potentially: Death and the Meaning of Life
• Contribute to the administrative work of the Department.
• Provide pastoral care and academic advising for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students.
• Contribute to the research strengths of the Department through publication and grant applications.
• Engage in public-facing knowledge exchange and widening participation exercises.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD degree in Jewish Studies.
• Expertise in Jewish history, culture, and thought.
• Experience in and dedication to high-quality classroom teaching at both UG and PG levels.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Track record in high-quality research, knowledge exchange, public-facing engagement, and widening participation.

Benefits

This is a fixed-term position for one year, starting in September 2022.

Pay

Grade 8: £47,765 – £53,912 per annum, inclusive.

Schedule

35 hours per week, based in London.