Director of the Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program

The Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University, one of the world’s longest-established Jewish Studies programs, invites applications for its next Director. Depending on their research expertise, the Director may also be eligible to hold the Lou and Sybil Mervis Chair in Jewish Cultural Studies for the duration of their tenure. The Director will serve an initial four-year term, with the expectation of renewal for at least one additional term.

The successful candidate will be a scholar or artist of exceptional distinction, with a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (field-dependent), and a record of original research or creative achievement. Indiana University offers strong support for research and teaching in Jewish Studies. Candidates may come from a wide range of disciplines in the humanities, arts, history and social sciences.

The Lou and Sybil Mervis Chair in Jewish Cultural Studies was established to enhance understanding of modern Jewish culture, particularly in America, with special attention to Jewish contributions to theater and drama, humor, music, film, literature, radio and television, the visual arts, or related fields. The Mervis Chair provides resources to advance scholarship and creative work, including support for research and related needs.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application electronically at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31666. Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vita, and the names of three references. Applications received before January 26, 2026 will be assured of consideration, but the search will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. For additional information on the Borns Jewish Studies Program, please see https://jewishstudies.indiana.edu/index.html. For any questions about the position, please feel free to contact Dean John Ciorciari, the search committee chair, at [email protected].

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For best consideration, please submit applications by January 26, 2026.

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