Job Details and Essential Duties

The School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for the Michael W. Rubinoff Assistant Teaching Professorship in Jewish Studies, a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track faculty position expected to begin August 16, 2027.

We seek a dynamic and dedicated teacher with demonstrated expertise in Jewish history and/or Jewish religion. The successful candidate will have a strong record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and a demonstrated ability to engage with multicultural student populations in both specialized and general education courses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies

The School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies (SHPRS) is an interdisciplinary academic unit within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that brings together scholars and students across a broad range of humanistic disciplines. Jewish Studies at ASU offers students opportunities to explore Jewish history, religion, culture, and thought within global and comparative frameworks. SHPRS is committed to innovative teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national, and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.

About Arizona State University

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions:

• Teach a 4/4 course load
• Contribute regularly to SHPRS’ core curriculum
• Teach courses that support the broader humanities and interdisciplinary mission of the university
• Participate in appropriate service activities within SHPRS and the university
• Contribute to the intellectual and pedagogical life of Jewish Studies at ASU

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Jewish Studies, History, Religious Studies, or a related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated record of successful undergraduate teaching
• Expertise in Jewish history and/or Jewish religion

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to teach across multiple chronological or thematic areas of Jewish Studies
• Experience teaching large-enrollment and general education courses
• Evidence of inclusive and innovative pedagogical practices
• Interest in public-facing or community-engaged Jewish Studies programming
• Demonstrated commitment to working with with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 21 September 2026. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Contact information for three references
• A statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions support the ASU Charter.