Postdoctoral Associate, Jewish Philosophy

Position Description

The Jewish Studies Program at Cornell University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Associate position in Jewish Philosophy, beginning July 1, 2027. We welcome applications from scholars working on Jewish Philosophy from any historical period, and from scholars whose research engages Jewish Philosophy in dialogue with broader philosophical, religious, or intellectual traditions.

This is a residential postdoctoral position. Postdoctoral Associates are expected to teach two courses per year on topics within the field of Jewish Philosophy, including one introductory-level course and one advanced seminar. The Fellow’s courses will be cross listed in Jewish Studies and Philosophy. For the first year the teaching load will be 0-2: in Fall 2027, the Fellow will be in residence conducting research; and in Spring 2028 the Fellow will teach two courses. In 2028-2029, the Fellow will teach one course per semester.

The successful candidate will pursue an independent research agenda, contribute to the intellectual life of the Jewish Studies Program and the Philosophy Department, and deliver a public lecture.

Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by January 15, 2027. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidates who do not have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department stating that the candidate will have completed all degree requirements before the start date of the postdoc position; the actual degree conferral date can be after the appointment start date.

To apply, candidates should submit the following application materials via Academic Jobs Online:

1. Information cover sheet (will be generated via your AJO account): (a) Full name and home institution (b) Date (or expected date) of Ph.D. (c) Research interest(s) (d) Referees’ names and emails

2. Cover letter

3. Curriculum vitae

4. Course proposal with sample syllabus for introductory 2000-level course to be cross-listed in Jewish Studies and Philosophy.

5. Course proposal with sample syllabus for upper 4000-level seminar to be cross-listed in Jewish Studies and Philosophy.

6. One writing sample [30-page limit]

7. Three letters of recommendation. Please ask referees to upload their letters directly through the link provided by Academic Jobs Online.

Pay Range: salary will at least be $63,480

Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.