Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Hebrew Bible job at University of Wisconsin, Madison

A HEBREW BIBLE JOB at the University of Madison, Wisconsin:
CLASSICAL HEBREW LANGUAGE AND BIBLICAL LITERATURE. The Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, starting August, 2011. Ph.D. required. Area of specialization: classical Hebrew in its Northwest Semitic context. Teaching duties include advanced and graduate level courses in Hebrew and Semitic languages, epigraphy, and texts (including biblical literature), undergrad courses in Hebrew Bible (in translation), and supervision of the undergrad Biblical Hebrew program. Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly production are crucial. 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. A background check may be required prior to employment. Send two hard copies of a cover letter, a CV, three letters of recommendation, official undergraduate and graduate school transcripts to: Search Committee Chair/1346 Van Hise Hall/ 1220 Linden Dr./ Madison, WI 53706. Candidates may also submit a writing sample of up to 30 pages. Deadline for applications is August 15, 2010. For inquiries, please contact brenner@wisc.edu.
From the H-Judaic list.