Tenured Associate/Full Professor in History, Deinard Chair in Early Modern/Modern Jewish History

The Department of History at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for the Amos S. Deinard Memorial Chair in Early Modern/Modern Jewish History. The appointment will be a full-time, 9-month appointment at the rank of either Associate Professor with tenure or Professor with tenure. The appointment will begin August 31, 2026. Rank and salary will depend upon qualifications and experience and be consistent with College and University policy.

The person appointed to this position must be an historian of the early modern and/or modern Jewish experience with broad scholarly interests addressing Jewish communities and their interactions with non-Jewish neighbors in comparative, global and diasporic perspectives. The holder of the chair will be expected to contribute significantly to the Department of History's strengths in comparative and global history, particularly beyond Europe and the United States, and complement faculty interests in one or more of the following areas: migration and diasporas; comparative empires and borderlands; conceptions and experiences of race, indigeneity, gender, and religion; legal history; histories of capitalism. The ideal candidate would be a scholar and teacher who situates the history of Jews and Judaism during the early modern period within the broader contexts of histories of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Ottoman Empire, Africa, the Atlantic World (including Latin America and the Caribbean), and/or the Indian Ocean.

The successful candidate will be tenured in the Department of History and will also be a full member of the Jewish Studies faculty. The holder of the chair will participate in and provide intellectual leadership for the research and curricular mission of the Center for Jewish Studies. In addition, the holder of the chair will also have the opportunity to contribute to other interdisciplinary and cross-regional projects in the College of Liberal Arts and the University of Minnesota, such as the Center for Premodern Studies, the Immigration History Research Center and the Religious Studies Program.

Teaching responsibilities consist of four courses over two semesters, including service courses (e.g., the World History survey or History Senior Paper), and graduate and undergraduate courses in areas of specialization.

The Department of History has a strong commitment to diversity. We encourage scholars from underrepresented groups to apply. We welcome experience working with diverse students, in multicultural environments, and interest in developing curricula and public outreach to diverse populations.

Questions about the search may be directed to histsrch@umn.edu

Qualifications
A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in history or a related field with a focus on history, and scholarship on a topic appropriate to the position, broadly conceived, as well as teaching experience and research accomplishments appropriate for an endowed chair and tenured appointment in a major research university. Candidates must show evidence of scholarly excellence, a record of distinguished scholarly publication, and an ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Candidates will be evaluated according to a) overall quality of their scholarly work, b) relevance of their scholarly research to the department's academic priorities and fields of inquiry, c) evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and d) strength of recommendations.

The University of Minnesota is a research university serving undergraduate and graduate students and is the only Ph.D. granting institution in the state. Its main campus is in the large, metropolitan area of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Department of History is in the College of Liberal Arts.

The Department of History is recognized as a prominent community of scholars both nationally and internationally. Our award-winning faculty are widely acknowledged for their scholarship in
a broad range of fields, for their commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and for their commitment to interdisciplinarity and public engagement. The departmental culture is open, generous and supportive. It is a workshop rich culture with long-running workshops including in American Indian and indigenous studies; comparative history of women, gender, and sexuality; the comparative early modern Atlantic world; legal history; and the graduate workshop in modern history. Faculty scholarship and creative activities range broadly from traditional monographs and original works of synthesis to websites, performances, photo exhibits, congressional testimony, amicus briefs, and expert testimony in court cases. The department has a long and distinguished history of training graduate students who hold teaching appointments at universities and colleges across the United States and around the world, as well as in a broad range of other appointments including in museums, NGOs, historical societies, and as grant writers, historical consultants and researchers.

The Center for Jewish Studies, a part of the University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts, is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of Jewish culture and history. Serving as an intellectual hub to scholars in thirteen different departments and academic units, the Center supports research by providing a vibrant resource of interdisciplinary studies for leading scholars on language, literature, culture, history, and social experience involving the full range of peoples who identify themselves as Jewish. In addition to regularly hosting conferences and symposia, the Center's scholarly curriculum includes an undergraduate major and minor in Jewish Studies and engages students in rich interdisciplinary studies spanning Jewish history, literature, languages, and culture. The Center also serves as a bridge extending from the university into the larger metropolitan Twin Cities community through a range of events and cultural activities, including a nationally recognized Community Lecture Series, now in its 23rd year, that brings distinguished scholars from across North America to the local community and to campus.

About the College of Liberal Arts
Home to the arts, social science and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1200 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 14,000 undergraduate students, half of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, and over 1,600 graduate students and has an annual all-funds budget of over $250 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

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Pay Range: $90,000-$175,000 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

The following materials must be attached to your online application: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) a representative body of writing samples (three articles or book chapters). We will seek letters of recommendation for those advancing to interviews. Other additional materials will be requested from candidates at a later date.

The priority deadline for application materials is October 13, 2025.

This position will remain open until filled.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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