Visiting Limited-Term Assistant Professor

About the role

The University of Georgia, chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. It is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, serving an enrollment of over 41,000 students (over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students) across 19 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. The College emphasizes high‑impact research and education, preparing students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future, with a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.

The position is located in the Athens area.

Responsibilities

The Department of History and the Department of Religion at the University of Georgia invite applications for a one‑year Visiting Limited‑Term Assistant Professor of Jewish History, renewable for up to two additional years, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027. This is a joint appointment in the Departments of History and Religion, carrying an undergraduate teaching load of four courses per academic year (two per semester). The successful candidate will be expected to develop new course offerings that expand the Jewish Studies curriculum and to assist with student and public event planning.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree (minimum qualification).
• Advanced Ph.D. candidates must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.

Skills

• Documented record of teaching.
• Ability to offer courses in diverse areas, including American Jewish History (any period), Global Jewish History, Holocaust Studies, Jewish migration, Modern Judaism, and Jewish‑Christian Relations.