Associate or Full Professor, Judaic Studies Chair of Excellence - Department of Philosophy

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites distinguishedapplicants for the Judaic Studies Chair of Excellence. This is a9-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of associate or fullprofessor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies,with expedited tenure considered. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.

The successful candidate is expected to have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, an established record of scholarship and externally funded research, and evidence of public service and programming.

The Chairs of Excellence program was established by the Tennessee Legislature in 1984 to fund endowed chairs through public-privatepartnerships. The UTC Judaic Studies Chair of Excellence was established in 1988 and has earned international recognition.

Today, it is one of 100 chairs of excellence in Tennessee public universities and one of eleven chairs of excellence at UTC.

The chairholder will teach courses in Judaic Studies and support and develop public programs related to the chairholder’s research interests. The chairholder should have a doctorate in Judaic Studies, Religious Studies, or a related discipline. Thechairholder will have a teaching load of 3-4 courses per year andwill have a budget for research and other approved purposes.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second-largestinstitution in the University of Tennessee System, serving approximately 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students. UTCoffers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across its academic colleges and schools.

UTC combines the opportunities of a comprehensive public university with the personalized experience of a mid-sized campus. The University is committed to excellence in teaching, research,innovation, community engagement, and student success while preparing graduates to become thoughtful leaders and professionals.

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Chattanooga's diverse economy includes advanced manufacturing,logistics, healthcare, financial services, and a rapidly growing technology sector, creating outstanding opportunities for collaboration, applied research, and student engagement.

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