Employment

The Department of Religious Studies invites nominations and applications for a senior position (full Professor or Associate Professor with tenure) in Modern Judaism.  We seek expertise in Judaism as a religious tradition, with specialization and methodology open.  Examples include: modernity and postmodernity; contemporary ethical/bioethical issues; contemporary interpretations of biblical and rabbinic writings; Judaism and the arts; material culture and memory; Jewish pluralism in Israel and/or the diaspora. Demonstrated competence in theoretical and comparative issues in the field of religious studies is expected, as well as the ability to relate the study of Judaism to other programs in the humanities and social sciences.  Candidates must possess a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching excellence, a strong record of research and publication, and a commitment to service.  PhD required.  Salary commensurate with education and experience.  Send letter of interest, CV, list of three-five referees with full contact information, statements of research and teaching interests to

Professor Pashaura Singh
Chair of the Search Committee
c/o Veronica Quesada
Religious Studies Department
UC Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521

Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until position is filled.  Appointment to begin July 1, 2008. EOE/AA