Stuart B. and Barbara Padnos Professorship in Jewish Thought Apply Now **How to Apply** In addition to applying via careers.umich.edu, all application materials should be submitted online through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/148285 Materials should include a cover letter detailing the candidate's interest in and qualifications for the position; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2-3 pages); statement of current and future research plans (2-3 pages); a writing sample (approximately 25 pages); teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching excellence. Additionally, please include a diversity statement that demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through scholarship/research, and/or teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap between the DEI statement and the research proposal and teaching statements (1-3 pages). Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to provide three letters of reference. **Job Summary** The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan invites applications for the Stuart B. and Barbara Padnos Professorship in Jewish Thought. Successful candidates will be appointed at the tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor rank. This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of August 25, 2025. This field as we envision it encompasses the full range and dynamism of textual, material, embodied, and ritual sources that Jews across the globe have thought with and through. We invite applications from scholars working in all subfields, geographical areas, periods, and languages of Jewish thought. We welcome scholars whose work in related fields such as anthropology, political theory, law, religious studies, gender/sexuality/queer studies, environment, and ecology intersects with the study of philosophy and intellectual history. **Mission Statement** The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. **Responsibilities*** Candidates should demonstrate outstanding scholarly potential as well as commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship. They will also be expected to contribute to the Frankel Center's public outreach efforts and participate in cross-departmental initiatives and collaborations. **Required Qualifications*** A completed Ph.D. is required by the time of appointment. **Modes of Work** Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **Background Screening** The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Contact Information** Questions about the application process or materials may be directed to Michele Fleming ( [email protected] ). **Application Deadline** Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. **U-M EEO/AA Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 260199 **Working Title** Stuart B. and Barbara Padnos Professorship in Jewish Thought **Job Title** ASST PROFESSOR **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Onsite **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** College Of Lsa **Department** LSA Judaic Studies **Posting Begin/End Date** 2/12/2025 - 2/19/2025 **Career Interest** Instructional - Regular Apply Now