Predoctoral or Postdoctoral Fellow in Religious Studies - Judaic Studies

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location

Geneva, NY

Open Date

Jan 15, 2026

Description

The Religious Studies Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a predoctoral or postdoctoral fellowship position in Judaic Studies beginning August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of four courses per year. The appointment has the possibility for renewal contingent on successful annual review and ongoing curricular needs. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. or ABD in a relevant field by August 2026.

Candidates should have formal training and/or teaching and research experience in Judaic Studies and must be able to teach courses on topics such as, but not limited to Modern Jewish Thought, History of Judaism, Holocaust, Jewish Mysticism, Jewish Rite and Ritual, Gender and Sexuality in Judaism, Ancient Judaism, or Jewish Ethics. Methodological expertise is open. The successful candidate must articulate a desire to conduct research and teach at a small, residential, undergraduate college. Candidates should indicate their academic focus in their cover letter. Ability to contribute to other identified strategic needs of the Colleges (e.g., Africana Studies, Gender Studies, Environmental Studies, Public Health) is strongly preferred and may open possibilities for additional teaching.

The Department of Religious Studies has five full-time faculty and a history of innovative teaching and the promotion of independent learning. The Department's website is .

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

Application Instructions

All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio. A completed application will include: a letter of interest that includes the candidate’s scholarly agenda; curriculum vitae; a teaching statement with attention to inclusivity in the classroom; graduate and undergraduate transcripts (scanned copies); 2-page maximum statement about the role of Judaic Studies on a liberal arts campus; and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted. Review of applications will begin February 16th, and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Richard Salter, Search Committee Chair, [email protected] with further inquiries. The salary range for this position is $39,440 - $45,333, commensurate with degree.

Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources ([email protected]).