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Temporary Arnold Family Postdoctoral Fellow (F/T*)

College of Charleston

College of Charleston

USD 60k-60k / year
Posted on Nov 6, 2025

Temporary Arnold Family Postdoctoral Fellow (F/T*)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Applicants should submit the following by January 1, 2026: (1) a cover letter; (2) a CV; (3) a research plan for the fellowship; 4) a sample of scholarly work, such as a dissertation chapter or published article; and 5) a list of three academic recommenders. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Assistant Professor Chad S.A. Gibbs at gibbsc@cofc.edu.

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title Temporary Arnold Family Postdoctoral Fellow (F/T*)
Department Jewish Studies
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have their Ph.D. in hand by August 2026 and must have completed their Ph.D. no earlier than 2021. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates whose research focuses on any aspect of Jewish and Israel studies, broadly defined, within any of the relevant disciplines of the humanities or social sciences are welcome to apply. We specifically encourage applicants who are prepared to teach the ancient and/or modern Jewish history surveys and offer courses in the area of Israel studies.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
The Arnold Family Fellow will teach two courses, or sections, per semester within the Jewish Studies Program. The Fellow will devote an equal share of their working hours to their own research agenda, while maintaining an active role in the intellectual, civic, and cultural life of the Jewish Studies Program.

To best fulfill these tasks, the Fellow is required to reside in the Charleston area and work out of the Jewish Studies Center, where office space will be provided. The Arnold Family Fellow will receive a competitive stipend, benefits package, and a modest support budget. Applicants are encouraged to visit our program website https://charleston.edu/jewish/academics.php. To learn more about the College of Charleston, please visit www.charleston.edu.

*The candidate filling this position may be eligible for healthcare benefits.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Applicants should submit the following by January 1, 2026: (1) a cover letter; (2) a CV; (3) a research plan for the fellowship; 4) a sample of scholarly work, such as a dissertation chapter or published article; and 5) a list of three academic recommenders. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Assistant Professor Chad S.A. Gibbs at gibbsc@cofc.edu.
Hours Per Week 37.5
Pay Rate *$60,000
Posting Date 11/05/2025
Closing Date 01/02/2026
Benefits
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  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Retirement
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Open Until Filled No
Posting Number T202518
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17310

Job Duties

Job Duties
Activity
The Fellow will utilize the local resources to develop and/or advance a research agenda focusing on Jewish or Israel Studies.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 60
Activity
Teach two courses (2 sections) each semester in the Jewish Studies Program to include an ancient or modern Jewish history survey course and a course in the area of Israel Studies.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 40

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • CofC - Alumni Career Services
    • College of Charleston Website
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    • Internal Job Posting
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Research and Professional Development Statement
  4. Sample Publication 1
  5. Reference List
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Other Document 2
  3. Other Document 3