Inside Higher Ed Is Hiring An Assistant Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics

Join Our Faculty as an Assistant Professor in Talmud and Rabbinics!

Explore this exciting opportunity to contribute to Binghamton University's vibrant academic community within the Department of Judaic Studies and the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. 🚀

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Position Details

• Category: Faculty
• Department: Department of Judaic Studies, Harpur College
• Location: Binghamton, NY
• Posted: October 2, 2025
• Closes: Open Until Filled
• Type: Full-time
• Ref. No.: 1642
• Position ID: 193485

Job Description

The Judaic Studies Department and Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Binghamton University invite applications for a tenure-track position in Talmud and Rabbinics at the rank of Assistant Professor. 🌍

Ideal candidates will have expertise in the classical Jewish canon from late antiquity to the early Middle Ages, with a particular interest in the cultural context of the Near East or eastern Mediterranean. Proficiency in Hebrew and Aramaic is required, and knowledge of at least one additional relevant language (such as Ancient Greek, Arabic, or Latin) is desirable.

We value diverse methodological approaches, including Religious Studies, Literary Studies, History, Philosophy, and interdisciplinary perspectives. The successful candidate will develop courses covering the Bible in its historical context, rabbinic texts, and early Jewish history, and will actively participate in both the Judaic Studies Department and the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Religious Studies or a relevant field by August 17, 2026
• Demonstrated expertise in the classical Jewish canon from late antiquity to the early Middle Ages
• Proficiency in Hebrew and Aramaic
• College or university teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Competency in an additional relevant language (such as Ancient Greek, Arabic, or Latin)
• Research focus on the Near East or eastern Mediterranean

Additional Information

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Application Instructions

Applicants should submit their materials via Interview Exchange:

• Cover letter detailing research and teaching interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references (letters to be requested if advanced in the search)

Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. 📅