Associate or Full Professor, Judaic Studies Chair of Excellence - Department of Philosophy and

Qualifications: The successful candidate is expected to have a demonstratedcommitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, an establishedrecord of scholarship and externally funded research, and evidenceof public service and programming. The Chairs of Excellence program was established by the Tennessee Legislature in 1984 to fund endowed chairs through public-privatepartnerships. The UTC Judaic Studies Chair of Excellence wasestablished in 1988 and has earned international recognition. Today, it is one of 100 chairs of excellence in Tennessee publicuniversities and one of eleven chairs of excellence at UTC.The chairholder will teach courses in Judaic Studies and supportand develop public programs related to the chairholder’s researchinterests. The chairholder should have a doctorate in Judaic Studies, Religious Studies, or a related discipline. Thechairholder will have a teaching load of 3-4 courses per year andwill have a budget for research and other approved purposes. About the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second-largestinstitution in the University of Tennessee System, servingapproximately 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students. UTCoffers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoralprograms across its academic colleges and schools. UTC combines the opportunities of a comprehensive public universitywith the personalized experience of a mid-sized campus. The University is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, community engagement, and student success whilepreparing graduates to become thoughtful leaders andprofessionals. About Chattanooga, Tennessee The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga proudly calls Chattanooga home—a city recognized nationally for its quality oflife, entrepreneurial spirit, outdoor recreation, and vibrantdowntown. Nestled between Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga offers exceptional opportunities for hiking, climbing, cycling, paddling, and other outdoor activities while alsoproviding a thriving arts, music, restaurant, and technologycommunity. Chattanooga's diverse economy includes advanced manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, financial services, and a rapidly growingtechnology sector, creating outstanding opportunities forcollaboration, applied research, and student engagement. UTC embodies Chattanooga's dynamic spirit, serving as one of thecity's most important institutions for education, innovation, andcommunity impact.

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