Professor of Jewish Studies
- Company
- Touro University
- Location
- New York, NY (Hybrid)
- Work type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 2026-10-17
Job description
Touro University's Graduate School of Jewish Studies seeks a full-time Professor of Jewish Studies (rank open) specializing in the Holocaust and Eastern European Jewish history. The school offers master's degrees and a Ph.D. in Jewish history, with courses taught hybrid or on Zoom to students around the world, plus some teaching at the Times Square campus.
Responsibilities:
• Teach hybrid courses (12 credits per 10-month year, adjusted for dissertation supervision)
• Maintain an active research program with publications and conference presentations
• Advise students and supervise master's theses and doctoral dissertations
• Serve on school and university committees and support program events
• Coordinate research and teaching with the school's Berlin-based program
Qualifications:
• Ph.D. with specializations in Holocaust Studies and Eastern European Jewish History
• Command of research languages, including Yiddish (required)
• Research and teaching experience suited to a graduate faculty, including hybrid teaching
• Experience guiding theses and dissertations preferred
• Proficiency with Canvas, Zoom and Microsoft Office
Salary: $100,000–$125,000 per year
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision plans, 403(b) with up to 5% match after one year, tuition exemption for employees and their families, early-release Fridays and generous paid time off.