The Yale Program in Jewish Studies is accepting applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in the field of Jewish literature and art, with an anticipated start of July 1, 2027. The fellowship is renewable for a second year, contingent upon a successful review.
The Jewish Studies Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to be in residence, to conduct research in Yale’s library, Museums, and/or archival collections, and to participate actively in the intellectual life of the university. The Postdoctoral Associate will teach one course during the initial one-year appointment; if the fellowship is renewed for a second year, the Associate will teach a second course, with the option to instead substitute the organization of a conference, seminar, or colloquium for teaching.
Compensation will be commensurate with Yale University postdoctoral compensation policies and the candidate’s experience. The position is benefits-eligible. In addition, candidates should list up to three Yale faculty members who might serve as their primary supervisor/mentor. It is not necessary to contact these faculty members prior to submitting your application.
Candidates for the fellowship must have a Ph.D. in hand by the start date of the appointment and must have received the degree no earlier than 2024. The Program seeks a specialist in any aspect of Jewish literary or artistic practice, from antiquity to the present, who will work closely with appropriate members of Yale’s faculty.
Applicants should submit an application via http://apply/interfolio.com/194515. Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, project proposal, two letters of recommendation, and two proposed course titles, along with a 200-300-word abstract for each course. In addition, candidates should list up to three Yale faculty members who might serve as their primary supervisor/mentor. It is not necessary to contact these faculty members prior to submitting your application.
For any questions, please contact the chair of the committee, Maurice Samuels (maurice.samuels@yale.edu) and Heather Roberts (heather.roberts@yale.edu), Jewish Studies administrator.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
Information on salary ranges and benefits is available here.
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.
