Visiting Limited-Term Assistant Professor

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Posting Details Posting Number F-PT/LT02221P Working Title Visiting Limited-Term Assistant Professor Department Franklin-Religion About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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About the College/Unit/Department The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Under utilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2027 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 10/01/2026 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Position Information Classification Title Limited Term Faculty (EX) FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type None (position not eligible for annual contract) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. degree. Position Summary The Department of History and Department of Religion at the University of Georgia invites applications for a one-year Visiting Limited-Term Assistant Professor of Jewish History, renewable for up to two additional years.

The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027.

This position will be a…