Senior Academic Position in the History of the Jews in the Modern Islamic Diaspora

The Department of Jewish History at Tel-Aviv University, Israel, invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in the History of the Jews in the Modern Islamic Diaspora (including the Ottoman Empire) and in the State of Israel. The position requires academic and didactic excellence, teaching in Hebrew, ability to conduct independent historical research in the relevant period, and suitability to work in an academic framework.

The position will be effective from the academic year of 2016/17.

Candidates must hold a PhD, or receive a PhD before filling the position.

Salary and conditions will conform to Israeli university regulations. Appointment procedures will be carried out according to the rules and regulations of Tel-Aviv University and are subject to the approval of the University authorities.

Candidates should send their applications to:

Professor David Assaf
Chair, Department of Jewish History
Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
Or by email: ruthiv@post.tau.ac.il

Applications should include a CV and selected publications. Three letters of recommendation from senior scholars are to be sent directly by the referees to the above address.

Final date for submission is March 31, 2015.

The position is open to all candidates. The appointment will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and department needs. The department, faculty or Tel-Aviv University are not obligated to appoint any of the candidates who apply for the position.