Fellowship: Post-Doc in Israel Studies, American University

The Center for Israel Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at American
University invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellow in Israel Studies beginning fall 2012. Applicants should hold the PhD or have completed the doctorate by August 2012. The successful applicant should be prepared to teach three courses, including one in the history of Israel; advise and mentor students; and engage with the activities of the Center for Israel Studies. Applicants will have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and teaching.

Send a letter of application addressing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Search Committee, Jewish Studies Program, American University, Battelle-Tompkins 137, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20016-8042. Materials may be submitted electronically to judaic@american.edu. For more information about the American University’s Center for Israel Studies, visit the website at http://www.american.edu/cas/israelstudies/. For best consideration, applications should be complete by April 10th.

American University is an AA/EOE, committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.