Associate Dean and Associate or Full Professor of Jewish Studies

The Touro University Graduate School of Jewish Studies is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Dean and Associate or Full Professor of Jewish Studies with an open specialization. Ideal candidates will have had meaningful administrative experience in higher education, and have made a significant contribution to the field, as evidenced by publications and lectures at academic conferences. They must also demonstrate promise of an ongoing and very active research program. Candidates will possess excellent teaching skills, and the ability to mentor doctoral level research and doctoral dissertations.

• Teach three courses per annum, generally in a hybrid format
• Maintain active research program
• Mentor and evaluate student Comprehensive Examinations, MA theses and PhD dissertations
• Student advisement
• Assist in recruiting new students
• Assist in course scheduling, academic planning and curriculum development
• Service on committees in support of the Graduate School of Jewish Studies and on university-wide committees
• Participate in program events, such as conferences and commencement
• Build, strengthen and support community relations
• Other activities as assigned by the dean

Education/Experience

• Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. with specializations in any area of medieval or modern Jewish history or thought
• Applicants must have had meaningful administrative experience in higher education or a cognate field
• Strong command of languages relevant to the candidate's research
• Research and teaching experience commensurate with an appointment at the associate or full professor level
• Experience guiding theses and dissertations preferred
• Experience teaching hybrid courses

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required
• Experience with online learning platforms including Banner, Canvas, & Zoom required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook required
• Strong attention to details required
• Effectively manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required
• Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required
• Customer service and team orientation required
• A high degree of interpersonal competency: professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required
• Ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines required
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving skills, collaboration and matrix management skills required

Travel

• As needed to conferences

Working Conditions

• Extensive use of computers
• Teaching at NYC campus at Times Square