Visiting Scholar in Judaic Studies

Job Requisition:

JR101623 Visiting Scholar in Judaic Studies  (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Visiting Scholar in Judaic Studies 

Department:

CC00122 WM001 | PROV | Judaic Studies

Job Family:

Faculty - Adjunct

Worker Sub-Type:

Adjunct (non-benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Wren Building

Primary Job Posting Location:

Wren Building

Job Description Summary:

The Judaic Studies program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time Visting Scholar positions.

Visiting scholars should be experts in their field and present topics of interest in Judaic Studies. Proposals should include a series of public lectures (minimum of two) and give examples of classes in which they could guest lecture, and/or research they would conduct during their stay. Visiting scholars may be eligible to serve as adjunct faculty in Judaic Studies during their appointment. Interested candidates must be vetted for adjunct teaching separately by applying to the adjunct lecturer of Judaic Studies adjunct pool.  

This pool will remain open to address additional needs that may arise throughout the year. Your application will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current visiting scholar advertisement.  

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:  

• A graduate degree in Religion, Judaic Studies, or a related field (e.g. law, history, literature, anthropology etc.) is required at the time the candidate begins the appointment.  

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Academic teaching and research experience.  

• Experience in similar roles and capacities.  

 

Conditions of Employment:  

• This is a restricted position contingent upon the continued availability of funding.  

• This is a part-time position restricted to the term to which it is assigned and hired and is not eligible for benefits.   

• The position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements.  

• As part-time exempt employees, visiting scholars are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.  

• Total work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1,500 hours, generally equating to up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.  

• Visiting Scholars within the College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary must maintain an in-person presence for the duration of their appointment.  Remote opportunities are rare and subject to approval.   

  

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration. (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into individual zip files for upload):  

• Curriculum vitae;  

• Cover letter (In your cover letter, please also specify the semester in which you would be available, potential lecture topics and/or research contributions that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in offering);   

• A statement of teaching interests that describes the courses you are qualified and interested in teaching, as well as your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach; and 

• A reference page with contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references.  

 

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success for all learners/scholars in Judaic Studies in any of the aforementioned required documents.    

  

Candidates who are scheduled for interviews will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.  

  

For full consideration, submit application materials no later than the initial review date.    All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration.  Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed and as additional hiring needs arise.   

  

Information on the degree programs in the Judaic Studies program may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/judaic-studies/.    

 

 

 

 

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S99

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-04-30

Review Date:

2026-05-30

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Funds & Restricted Term

EEO is the Law.  Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

 

Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. 

 

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.