University California Davis - Assistant Professor in Hebrew Bible and Jewish Religion H-Net Job Guide

• 09/20/2026 Job Institution University California Davis Institution Type College / University Department Religion, Culture, and Society Location California, United States Position Assistant Professor The Department of Religion, Culture and Society at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2027 in Hebrew Bible and Jewish Religion with additional competency in Rabbinic Judaism and Jewish history, thought, and practice more broadly. Knowledge of the different texts of the Hebrew Bible in its ancient context and of the history and cultures of ancient Israel and Judaism is required. The successful candidate must have a well-developed research record that demonstrates original interventions in the field of ancient Judaism and Jewish Studies. The successful candidate will have a strong teaching record and a demonstrated ability to design and deliver undergraduate courses in the Hebrew Bible and its reception that will appeal to a broad range of students at a public university, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses in ancient Judaism; Jewish history, thought, and practice; and the theoretical study of religion. Candidates should demonstrate a thorough grounding in the ancient and modern languages necessary to engage in Biblical scholarship. The applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and to the mentoring and professional development of graduate students. The successful candidate will be involved in maintaining a robust Jewish Studies curriculum at UC Davis. The expected salary range is $80,800 to $107,500 based on experience. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a related field must be in hand at the time of application. ABD candidates will not be considered. Preliminary interviews will be held on Zoom between December 14-18, 2026. For full consideration, completed applications should be received by November 20, 2026.

Complete applications must include:

Cover letter describing research and teaching interests Curriculum Vitae One (1) peer-reviewed publication (no more than 25 pages) A statement of teaching, with a specific description for a large enrollment undergraduate course on the Hebrew Bible; one course in Jewish history, thought, and practice; and one graduate level course on theory and method (no more than 500 words) Contact information only for three (3) references to include name, affiliation, and email and telephone number The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law. UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any property owned or leased by UC Davis-- indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Please see here for UC Davis's policy on Work Life Balance As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties

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Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Contact Information Renee Ortez/rjortez@ucdavis.

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