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

Chattanooga, TN

Oct 01, 2026

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites distinguished applicants for the Judaic Studies Chair of Excellence. This is a 9-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of associate or full professor 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-private partnerships. 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 chair holder will teach courses in Judaic Studies and support and develop public programs related to the chair holder’s research interests. The chair holder should have a doctorate in Judaic Studies, Religious Studies, or a related discipline. The chair holder will have a teaching load of 3-4 courses per year and will have a budget for research and other approved purposes.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second-largest institution in the University of Tennessee System, serving approximately 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students. UTC offers 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.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga proudly calls Chattanooga home—a city recognized nationally for its quality of life, entrepreneurial spirit, outdoor recreation, and vibrant downtown. Nestled between Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga offers exceptional opportunities for hiking, climbing, cycling, paddling, and other outdoor activities while also providing a thriving arts, music, restaurant, and technology community.

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.

UTC embodies Chattanooga's dynamic spirit, serving as one of the city's most important institutions for education, innovation, and community impact.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.