Visiting Assistant Professor, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
University of Cincinnati

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Job Overview

The Department of Judaic Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati and the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center invite applications for a visiting professor and scholar-in-residence in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. This is a full-time position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning August 15, 2024. The initial appointment through UC is for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension. Background in Holocaust Studies is required. Qualified candidates will have expertise in the academic study and teaching of the Holocaust and genocide in history, literature, or film. Teaching responsibilities may include Literature of the Holocaust, Holocaust and Film, History of the Holocaust, Religion and Genocide, Genocides in History, as well as courses on racism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism or other courses in the candidate's field of study. Twenty percent of the position involves serving as the Scholar-in-Residence for the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center. This entails supporting the Holocaust and Humanities Center's leadership and educational staff with expertise on Holocaust and genocide scholarship; creating professional development opportunities for local educators such as workshops, seminars, lunch and learns; and connecting the UC community with HHC. Funding is being sought for a full-time tenure track position beginning in the Fall of 2025.

Please see the University of Cincinnati website (www.uc.edu), and the Department website (www.artsci.uc.edu/judaic) for information about the Department's programs and projects with faculty in other departments and institutions including experiential learning, and travel study. Please also see the Holocaust and Human Center website for information about its programs (https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/). A complete list of the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and University may be found at http://www.uc.edu/registrar/registration/reg_info/cincinnati_consortium.html

For questions, contact Professor Matthew Kraus, Chair of Search Committee (513) 556-2298 [matthew.kraus@uc.edu]

Essential Functions

We are seeking individuals whose research and teaching activities promote interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments and colleges at UC and our consortium partners. They should be able to integrate digital technologies into the classroom.  Applicants' research and teaching should be consistent with our mission, which emphasizes a commitment to collaborative projects nationally and internationally.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in-hand by August 1, 2024, evidence of research and publication activity, solid evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Compensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

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For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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