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orion Position Announcement



Orion friends,

UCLA has a new position in Jewish Studies.  The rank and specialization
are open.  That is to say, we would consider someone with expertise in
Scrolls so long as they were also able to teach a broad spectrum of
undergraduate courses in Jewish Studies.  The advertisement is attached
below.

Bill Schniedewind
UCLA

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POSITION IN JEWISH THOUGHT

The Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures at the University of 
California, Los Angeles announces a tenure-track position in Jewish 
Thought, effective July 1, 1998. The level of appointment is open and 
applications are encouraged from all ranks.  Candidates must display 
evidence or promise of a distinguished research and teaching record.  The 
teaching load will be split between undergraduate and graduate instruction, 
and candidates will be expected to teach a broad spectrum of courses in 
Jewish culture and literature, including a general introduction to Judaism. 
Active participation in the variety of programs coordinated by the UCLA 
Center for Jewish Studies is also expected. While the candidate's research 
focus is open, candidates must show a control of Rabbinic and Talmudic 
literature.  

Applications containing a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and the 
names of three referees should be directed to the Chair of the Search 
Committee for Jewish Thought, Department of Near Eastern Languages and 
Cultures, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1511.  Deadline for applications is 
December 1, 1997.

The University of California is an equal opportunity employer.

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+  william schniedewind                          +
+  ucla, dept. of near eastern langs & cultures  +
+  los angeles, ca  90095-1511                   +
+  phone: (310) 206-2405; fax:  (310) 206-6456   +
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