Vacancy: The Simon and Riva Spatz Chair in Jewish Studies, Dalhousie University
About the Role
The Simon and Riva Spatz Chair in Jewish Studies is a tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Dalhousie University. The successful candidate will be an exceptional scholar of international reputation, with a proven track record suitable for a Research Chair at a major university.
The Chair welcomes scholars from diverse backgrounds in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, including but not limited to:
- Classical Judaism
- Jewish Philosophy and Thought
- Jewish History and Social Sciences
- Jewish Cultures, Languages, and Literatures
- Judaism and the performing and visual arts
- Holocaust studies
- Contemporary Middle Eastern politics
The role is designed to bring a distinguished scholar to Halifax to share expertise with students and faculty at Dalhousie University, the closely-affiliated University of King’s College, and the broader Halifax community. The Chair will lead new initiatives in Jewish Studies, fostering excellence in research, teaching, and outreach.
Responsibilities
- Teaching and research in multiple areas and/or historical periods within Jewish Studies
- Leading initiatives to advance Jewish Studies at Dalhousie and beyond
- Engaging with students, faculty, and the broader community through outreach and collaboration
Requirements
- Broad expertise and documented research and teaching experience in several areas of Jewish Studies
- Working knowledge of primary languages within Jewish Studies, especially Hebrew
- Proven international reputation and suitability for a Research Chair at a major university
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness.
For further information or to request accommodation, contact Laura Godsoe at Laura.Godsoe@dal.ca. For academic-related questions, contact Professor Yuri Leving at yleving@dal.ca.