Position Number: P1083W Position Title: Adjunct Professor in Judaic Studies Unit Mission Statement: The Judaic Studies program at W&M is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary program that affords an exceptional and unusual educational opportunity for students to cultivate an appreciation of the historic role played by Jewish culture and the Jewish religion in the development of human civilization; how Judaism, Jewish culture and Jewish peoples have interacted with other cultures, traditions, and religions; and how Judaism and Jewish culture have been represented in various discourses, images, cinema, and disciplines. Position Summary: The Judaic Studies Program at William & Mary is recruiting a pool of persons for possible adjunct teaching positions. For this academic year, the department/program is recruiting for positions in Modern Hebrew and Jewish Thought. However, this pool will remain open for additional needs that arise. This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. Required Qualifications: A Masters degree in Jewish Studies or a closely related field is required. Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. or ABD in Jewish Studies, Philosophy, or Religious Studies or a related field is preferred at the time the candidate begins the appointment, August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring start date. Previous academic teaching experience is desirable. Conditions of Employment: This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding. This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation. All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year. Arts & Sciences total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1500 which equates up to 14 credit hours for Fall/Spring and up to 6 for Summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year. Department: 3KF1B0 Judaic Studies Location: William & Mary Job Open Date: 04/18/2025 Review Begin Date: 05/02/2025 Job Close Date: 04/17/2026 Open Until Filled: No Employment Category: Adjunct Special Application Instructions: Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach. Your candidate teaching statement may be included in your cover letter. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. Review of applications is ongoing. References will be contacted by the system to request a letter of reference only for short list applicants. Background Check Statement: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. EEO Statement: William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Benefits Summary Statement: N/A