Assistant/Associate Professor Jewish Thought

The Department of Philosophy and the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of California, Berkeley jointly seek applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track or tenured) position in the area of History of Philosophy with a research focus on Jewish Thought. The field is broadly construed to range from antiquity to the twentieth century. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose work engages squarely with the Jewish philosophical tradition (e.g. with authors such as Philo, Maimonides, Spinoza, Rosenzweig) or, more broadly, takes a philosophical approach to Jewish law, hermeneutics, politics, religion, and/or metaphysics. The successful candidate will hold a 50% appointment in Berkeley's growing Center for Jewish Studies, as well as a 50% appointment in the Philosophy Department, and will be expected to play an active role in both units. 

The expected start date is July 1, 2026. For more information about the position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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