Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies

Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies

Location : Northampton, MA

Open Date : Sep 25, 2025

Description :

The Program in Jewish Studies at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in Jews of the Islamic World, to begin July 1, 2026.

Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts and will have interdisciplinary interests equipping them to offer a range of courses that enhance students' understanding of Jewish experiences and identities globally beyond the West. We seek an innovative scholar-teacher with a passion for undergraduate teaching and an active research agenda who will bring new energy and ideas to our Jewish Studies program. The course load is four courses per year including both broad survey courses and advanced courses related to the candidate’s field of specialization. Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or another relevant field is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups under-represented in Jewish Studies are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts.  A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here .  The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Program in Jewish Studies may be found at https : / / www.smith.edu / academics / jewish-studies  .

As set forth in our mission and values , Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty.  The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

Application Instructions :

Submit application at https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 174654 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, equity and inclusion statement , teaching statement, a research statement, a sample syllabus and contact information for three confidential references. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Smith College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.