Lecturer in Jewish Studies

The Jewish Studies Program invites applications for a part-time lecturer to teach one undergraduate course, JWSP 111: Topics in Judaic Studies, on topics related to the Holocaust and/or Contemporary Antisemitism.
The appointment consists of teaching one upper-division undergraduate course during UC San Diego's ten-week Spring Quarter 2027. Enrollment is anticipated to range from approximately 15 to 35 students.
The course may be offered in accordance with university scheduling requirements and instructor availability.

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in History, Jewish Studies, Religious Studies, Literature, Holocaust Studies, or a closely related field at the time of application.
• Demonstrated scholarly expertise in Holocaust Studies or Contemporary Antisemitism.
• Minimum three years of university-level teaching and/or professional experience related to Holocaust Studies or Contemporary Antisemitism.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.

Preferred qualifications

• Five or more years of university-level teaching experience.
• Experience designing and teaching Holocaust-focused courses.
• Experience teaching discussion-based undergraduate seminars.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

o Jewish history o Holocaust memory and memorialization o Testimony and survivor studies o Genocide studies o Literature and representation o Public history and museum studies o Modern European history o Contemporary Antisemitism

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Please describe qualifications, teaching experience, and interest in teaching JWSP 111 on topics specifically related to the Holocaust or Contemporary Antisemitism.
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Teaching Evaluations - Reports of teaching evaluations from students.
(Optional)
Syllabus - Sample syllabus or proposed syllabus for an undergraduate course focused on the Holocaust or Contemporary Antisemitism.

Reference requirements

2-3 required (contact information only)

Apply link:

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04694

Help contact:

sklevy@ucsd.edu