Listed below are positions related to Israel Studies that were brought to the attention of the Association.  If you have job position related to Israel Studies that you would like to bring to the attention of AIS members and other visitors to the AIS website, please contact Amnon Cavari at: cavari@polisci.wisc.edu.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Professor in Hebrew & Semitic Studies
Tenure Track Assistant Professor

University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure track assistant professor position in Hebrew & Semitic Studies with a specialization in Israeli Literature and Culture, beginning August 2009.  The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies with a tenure home in the Department of Hebrew & Semitic Studies.  A Ph.D. is required prior to the start of the appointment; teaching experience is valued.  The position requires a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. The main area of specialization must be Modern Hebrew literature; secondary expertise in related fields of Israeli arts and culture, such as film, drama, dance, fine arts, or folklore is expected.  The teaching load is 2/2 and includes courses in Israeli literature and culture taught in Hebrew and in English.  

To ensure full consideration, send curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, academic transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study, and a sample of academic writing in English by Nov. 3, 2008 to:
Professor Rachel F. Brenner
Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies
1354 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1558. 

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request.  Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment may require a criminal background check.

 

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AICE Visiting Israel Professors
Announcement for 2009-2010

The nonprofit American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE) is now accepting applications from Israeli faculty interested in being considered as Visiting Israel Professors in the United States for the 2009-10 academic year. Thanks to the generous support of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, AICE will select at least 20 major American universities to receive grants to appoint Schusterman Visiting Israel Professors. We anticipate funding from other foundations to support several additional visiting professors. Each university will receive $50,000 toward the salary and benefits of the Visiting Israel Professor and up to $10,000 to reimburse the scholar's travel expenses.
The aim of the program is to present American students with a broad understanding of Israel's history, society, politics, culture and relations with its neighbors and the broader international community. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., have a distinguished publishing record and be prepared to spend a full academic year in residence at the U.S. institution. AICE Visiting Israel Professors should also be fluent in English and engaging teachers as they will be expected to teach four courses, at least two on topics relating to modern Israel.
The definition of Israel studies varies among the campuses and positions, but should be considered flexible. The greatest demand is usually in the fields of history and political science; however, scholars in other fields of social science, humanities (literature, film, art, dance, music, etc.), as well as law and education will also be considered
Visitors will be asked to participate in two conferences, one in the fall and a second in the spring to discuss various issues relating to promoting Israel studies in the United States. They should also be prepared to spend time and work with students and faculty outside of their classes and to engage in public education about Israel through the media and by speaking on campus and in the community.
AICE is currently supporting scholars at more than 20 universities including American University, Stanford, Florida, George Washington University, Arizona, Rutgers, Notre Dame, Berkeley, Minnesota, Texas, Wisconsin and Harvard. Some of these institutions may receive grants for 09-10, but other universities will be added to this list.
AICE recommends scholars to the universities, but the institutions ultimately make hiring decisions and negotiate salary and benefits. Roundtrip travel expenses to and from Israel, as well as other travel expenses related to the position, will be covered by the program.
In addition to full-year positions, we may have a limited number of positions available for one semester.
AICE will not fund a professor for more than two years. The purpose of the program is to facilitate an exchange of knowledge, to build international cooperation and to promote the field of Israel studies. To ensure that the exchange objectives of the program are respected, and the impact on the brain drain from Israel is minimized, professors are expected to return to Israel upon completion of their visit.
Interviews will be conducted in Israel at the end of October 2008.
To be considered as an AICE Visiting Professor, please send a CV and cover letter that includes courses you would like to teach and a sample syllabus (that may be published on our web site).

Materials should be submitted by September 1, 2008, to:
Mitchell G. Bard, Ph.D.
Executive Director
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE)
2810 Blaine Dr.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Tel. 301-565-3918
Fax. 301-587-9056
Email: mitchellbard@gmail.com
Web: Jewish Virtual Library (http://www.JewishVirtualLibrary.org)

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American University, Washington DC
Professor in Israel Studies
1-year temporary appointment

The Center for Israel Studies at American University, Washington DC invites applications for the Abensohn Visiting Professor in Israel Studies. This position is for two semesters during the 2009-2010 academic year. Rank is open; applications will be accepted from senior scholars and promising younger scholars from the US, Israel or elsewhere.  The aim of the program is to present American students with a broad understanding of Israel's history, society, politics and relations with its neighbors. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., in fields of specialization that will permit appointment in one or more of the departments, schools or colleges of American University.  These  include the social sciences and humanities, such as sociology, anthropology, political science, history, literature, international studies, public affairs, or economics, and applied areas such as education, communications studies, law, public administration and management.   Candidates should be fluent in English and engaging teachers.  The appointee will be expected to teach four courses, at least two on topics relating to modern Israel.
The appointee should also be prepared to give public lectures in the Washington metropolitan area, to speak in other American University classes and to student organizations, to participate in Center for Israeli Studies development activities, including talking with potential donors who have interest in supporting higher education, and to contribute to the Center’s creation of an undergraduate program in Israeli Studies.

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2008.
Send letter of interest, including information on courses you are prepared to teach, curriculum vitae, and writing samples to: Russell A. Stone, Director, Center for Israel Studies, American University, Battelle-Tompkins T15, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington DC 20016, USA.. For inquiries, please contact rstone@american.edu.   Evidence of eligibility for employment in the US is required for appointment.
American University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and actively encourages applications by women and members of minority groups.  The university seeks highly dedicated teachers and scholars who are deeply committed to interdisciplinary learning, and to the application of new technologies in teaching for life in a diverse and rapidly changing global society.  

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San Francisco State University
Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Israel Studies

San Francisco State University, a vibrant urban public university with over 30,000 students, invites
applications for the position of Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Israel Studies, to begin in
Fall 2009.
The appointment is for an accomplished Associate Professor (with or without tenure) or a highly
promising Assistant Professor. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree required; applicants at the
Assistant level must, at a minimum, complete all doctoral requirements by August 1, 2009.
Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and have high quality publications, with a
particular emphasis in the field of Israel studies. The candidate chosen for this position will provide
intellectual and collegial leadership within a broad range of activities of SF State’s Department of
Jewish Studies (whose official designation will change from that of a Program in Fall 2008).
Scholars may apply from a wide array of disciplines, including (but not limited to) anthropology,
cultural studies, history, international relations, literature, modern Jewish thought, philosophy,
political science, religious studies, sociology, and women’s/gender studies. This position will
reflect the intrinsically interdisciplinary nature of Jewish studies. Broad familiarity with Jewish
studies or Middle East studies is desirable.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach two courses per semester, both lower and upper
division undergraduate courses. Other duties include research, advising, curriculum development,
committee service, representation of the Jewish Studies Department in the community, and
leadership in outreach activities. For information about Jewish Studies at SF State, see the website,
http://www.sfsu.edu/~jewish/.
Salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications. SF State provides generous health
and retirement benefits, as well as domestic partner benefits.
San Francisco State University, a member of the 23-campus California State University system,
serves a diverse student body of undergraduate and graduate students. The mission of the
University is to promote scholarship, freedom, human diversity, intellectual accomplishment, and
excellence in instruction. San Francisco State University faculty must excel in teaching and
demonstrate professional achievement and growth through continued research, publications, and/or
creative activities.
Application: Applicants must send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant publications,
evidence of teaching experience, and at least three letters of reference. Preliminary interviews will
be held at the annual meeting of the Association for Jewish Studies. Review of applications and
supporting materials will begin November 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
Send applications and supporting materials to:

Fred Astren, Chair
Israel Studies Search
Department of Jewish Studies
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
415-338-6075

The University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome
applications from qualified women, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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THE ROSALINDE AND ARTHUR GILBERT FOUNDATION
CHAIR IN ISRAEL STUDIES AT UCLA

The International Institute and the Faculty Advisory Committee on the Israel Studies Program at UCLA seek applications and nominations for the Gilbert Foundation Professorship in Israel Studies.  This important academic initiative responds to the recent development and diversification of scholarly and policy oriented interest in modern Israel.  The establishment of the Gilbert Professorship, linking the Israel Studies Program, the Center for Jewish Studies, and the Center for Near East Studies, among other research and instructional units within the University, reflects a conscious effort to base the expansion of Israel Studies on a foundation of exceptional scholarship.  We are confident that such scholarship, transcending both parochialism and instrumentalism, will compel its own recognition regardless of discipline or method.  It is in this spirit of openness to every field in the Humanities and Social Sciences and related Professions, including Law and Public Policy, that the Search Committee for the Gilbert Chair invites both applications and nominations for appointment to the Gilbert Professorship.
Applications to consist of a complete Curriculum Vitae and names of three references, or, Nominations, with identifying and contact information, should be sent without delay to Ms. Tara Wake. 
Ms. Tara Wake
Search Committee for the Gilbert Professor of Israel Studies
UCLA International Institute
11230 Bunche Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487

Further information may be obtained from the Search Committee Chair, Professor Neil Netanel, UCLA School of Law or from the International Institute website at http://www.International.ucla.edu/israel/
UCLA is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.