University of Potsdam, Department of Human ResourcesOrganisation/Company: University of Potsdam, Department of Human ResourcesDepartment: Office of the PresidentResearch Field: Religious sciences OtherResearcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)Positions: Other PositionsCountry: GermanyApplication Deadline: 9 Jan 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)Type of Contract: PermanentJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 40Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionThe School of Jewish Theology, created in 2013 as part of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Potsdam, invites applications for the following position to be filled by October 1, 2025:Professorship (W2) for Hebrew Bible and its ExegesisThe successful candidate will represent the entire field of the Hebrew Bible and its exegesis in both teaching and research. They will place the Bible in the context of its historical, social, religious, and cultural origins, critically engaging with the text while also addressing traditional Jewish reception and interpretation.The professors responsibilities include:Teaching in the various degree programs in Jewish theology (among them an English-language MA) in close collaboration with the language lecturers for Hebrew and Aramaic.Supervision of doctoral dissertations and Habilitation theses (post-doctoral dissertation).Active participation in the Universitys self-governing administrative bodies.Cooperation with the departments of Jewish and Religious Studies, Life Orientation-Ethics-Religion (L-E-R), the Selma Stern Center for Jewish Studies Berlin-Brandenburg, the Center for Interreligious Theology and Religious Studies (CITRS), and the university-affiliated rabbinical schools (Conservative and Liberal / Reform).Prerequisites for the appointment are:Demonstrable teaching qualifications.A published PhD dissertation in the field of Hebrew Bible.A Habilitation book (or equivalent record of research, which may consist of several substantial publications on topics other than that of the dissertation).Experience acquiring third-party project funding and organizing academic conferences is desirable.Membership in a Jewish congregation.Non-native speakers are expected to acquire sufficient skills to function in the German academic environment, including required administrative tasks, over a transition period of two years.The hiring process is subject to the requirements set forth in Section 43 subsection 1 sentence 1 no. 1 3 and no. 4 letters a and c of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG). The appointment procedure is conducted in accordance with Section 42 BbgHG.The University of Potsdam values diversity and thus pursues the goals of equal opportunities and diversity in accordance with the general principle of equal treatment. One of the UPs strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Therefore, the UP expressly invites applications from qualified female scientists. People with a severe disability will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Periods of time taken for parental leave or caregiving are taken into account when assessing applicants academic careers. The implementation of equality and diversity standards in the respective field of work is expected.The University of Potsdam offers dual career support and coaching for newly appointed professors.According to the Civil Servants Act of the State of Brandenburg (Landesbeamtengesetz), an inquiry must be made to the Domestic Intelligence Service prior to the final hiring and appointment as a civil servant in the State of Brandenburg can take place. Information on the lawfulness and the procedure is available here.Where to applyE-mail: ausschreibungen@uni-potsdam.deRequirementsResearch Field: Religious sciences OtherEducation Level: PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications:Prerequisites for the appointment are demonstrable teaching qualifications, a published PhD dissertation in the field of Hebrew Bible, and a Habilitation book (or equivalent record of research, which may consist of several substantial publications on topics other than that of the dissertation). Experience acquiring third-party project funding and organizing academic conferences is desirable. Applicants shall be members of a Jewish congregation. Non-native speakers are expected to acquire sufficient skills to function in the German academic environment, including required administrative tasks, over a transition period of two years. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Professorship (W 2) for Hebrew Bible and its Exegesis