Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Hebrew Bible

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Job Number: REQ_0000044359

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS) and the Jewish Studies Program (https://cams.la.psu.edu) of The Pennsylvania State University (https://psu.edu) invite applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position in Hebrew Bible for the 2023-2024 academic year, beginning August 14, 2023. This is a non-tenure-track, 36-week term appointment (two academic semesters), with the possibility of reappointment. We seek candidates who are able to teach survey courses in Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism, as well as Biblical Hebrew language. Responsibilities will include teaching six courses, three per semester. The successful candidate will also be expected to promote and advance the department’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented communities.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible, Northwest Semitic languages, Religious Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or related field in hand at the time of appointment; expertise in Biblical Hebrew; teaching experience; and evidence of high quality in teaching.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Appointment would be at the appropriate faculty rank of Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor. Rank and length of term will be decided based on education and experience.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.  We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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How to apply

To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted electronically at Penn State’s Job Posting Board and include a formal letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job; a current curriculum vitae; evidence of teaching excellence; and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Daniel Falk (dkf16@psu.edu).

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