Leffell Chair in Twentieth-Century Jewish History

Leffell Chair in Twentieth-Century Jewish
History
Tenure-Track Position at the Rank of Assistant or
Associate Professor
The Department of History at Clark University invites
applications for the endowed Michael and Lisa Leffell Chair in
twentieth-century Jewish history. Specialization in the Soviet
Union, Eastern Europe, the Near or Middle East, and/or the
transnational movement of peoples and cultures between these
regions are especially welcome. The candidate's research and
teaching should complement and not duplicate department strengths.
Evidence of excellent scholarship and a strong commitment to
undergraduate teaching as well as a willingness to mentor graduate
students are required.
The candidate should have the ability to teach broad survey
courses as well as upper level courses in their area of
specialization.
The appointment will be a tenure-track position at the rank of
assistant or associate professor, to begin in fall 2019. The
Leffell Chair is also expected to contribute to the Jewish Studies
program and the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide
Studies. Ph.D. required by the time of appointment.
Please send a letter of application including a statement of
research and teaching interests, c.v., and three letters of
reference to Professor Thomas K??hne, Chair, Leffell Chair Search at
.
Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to the same
address. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2018
and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE.
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