Senior Faculty Member / Junior Faculty Member (FT)

Senior Faculty/Junior Faculty: Full-Time Appointments

The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America

Mission and Philosophy

The Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading center of Jewish thought and education, serving Israel and North America. Our mission is to strengthen Jewish peoplehood, identity and pluralism, to enhance the Jewish and Democratic character of Israel, and to ensure that Judaism is a compelling force for good in the 21st century.
Position

The Shalom Hartman Institute is seeking dynamic, creative, and mission-aligned educators to teach across a wide range of programs and audiences. We are seeking to hire at both the senior and junior level with commensurate compensation. 

This unique role combines teaching responsibilities with a research portfolio, at an 80%/20% ratio Faculty hires will join a lively global team of scholars committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, high-impact thought-leadership, and nurturing the next generation of Jewish leaders and thinkers through transformative ideas. The ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in Jewish Studies (either ordination or academic) and can teach across several Institute platforms – for lay leaders, Jewish communal professionals such as rabbis and Hillel professionals, and young adults. Faculty should be comfortable learning the existing Hartman curricula and teaching on a wide range of topics, including issues related to Israel and Jewish peoplehood (iEngage), Jewish identity, and other Jewish topics. This position will require domestic travel approximately 1-2 times per month for several days at a time and approximately 2 trips per year to Israel, one which could be for as much as a month. This position will report to the Director of Educational Operations and Design.  The position can be in New York or will require regular travel to NY headquarters. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other faculty, members of the Educational Leadership Team, and Program Directors to design and deliver in-person and virtual classes to meet the needs of a broad range of audiences - from teens to board members.

• Serve as bridge between the Kogod Research Center and SHI NA audiences through active research seminar participation and collaboration. Effectively develop and translate content for SHI NA audiences.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in Jewish Studies (either ordination or academic)

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience

• Deep understanding of and alignment with SHI NA’s mission

• Ability to travel frequently (2/month around NA, 2/year to Israel)

• Highly professional demeanor; mindful of appropriate correspondence tone with key stakeholders

• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment

• Excellent communication skills

• Track record of demonstrating sound judgment by making appropriate decisions and knowing when to take initiative, and when to elevate problems

• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively

• Customer-service oriented demeanor

• Flexible work style with the ability to work under tight deadlines and with shifting priorities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Good sense of humor

• BA / BS or equivalent

Salary range and benefits: $90,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience. Very competitive benefits package. SHI NA is an equal opportunity employer. 

To apply:

Please attach a resume and cover letter in one document below. The cover letter should include descriptions of positions with relevant experience, and demonstration of successful expertise in the core demands of the position. No phone calls please.

We deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from backgrounds typically underrepresented in Jewish institutions. We also welcome applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds. The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, disability condition, marital status, status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. In addition, the organization affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as it applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

We thank you for your interest in career opportunities with The Shalom Hartman Institute. Due to anticipated high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who will be interviewed can expect a response within 3-4 weeks.