Clinical Faculty Member, The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education

Reports to: Abigail Uhrman
Location: Hybrid/Remote | Status: Full-time
Salary: $85,00

About the School

The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education offers practice-integrated graduate
programs that prepare leaders to strengthen Jewish life. Our programs are field-embedded,
intentionally bridging research and practice so that educators study their own work and
contribute meaningfully to the field.

We are in a period of significant growth. The School is preparing for the full launch of our EdD in
Leadership and Change and developing a new MA in Learning and Leadership. Both programs
combine synchronous online learning (with select asynchronous components) and annual inperson retreats, creating diverse cohort-based communities. Each program also includes a fully
funded Israel experience that engages multiple perspectives and builds capacity for facilitating
dialogue across difference.

More information is available here.

Position Summary

JTS seeks a Clinical Faculty Member who is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and committed to
preparing practitioners for work in the field. Reporting to the Director, this faculty member will
play a central role in the School’s growth. The position is structured as 50% teaching, including
course instruction and dissertation advising, and 50% administrative/program leadership
responsibilities, including program development, strategic planning, and cohort support. The
role combines teaching, dissertation advising, and program leadership, with a primary focus on
the EdD in Leadership and Change and additional contributions to the launch of the MA in
Learning and Leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape emerging programs from the ground up. The ideal
candidate is energized by curricular innovation, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to serve
as a thought partner in building a distinctive model of practice-integrated graduate education.
We seek someone who brings deep experience in Jewish life, a commitment to applied
scholarship, and the ability to move fluidly between strategic vision and hands-on
implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Advising (50% of role)

Teach 3 courses or course equivalents per year across the EdD and MA programs.
Deliver high-quality synchronous online instruction using Zoom and related platforms.
Design learning experiences that integrate theory and practice and support students in applying scholarly perspectives to their professional contexts.
Advise EdD students through the dissertation process, from proposal development through completion.
Facilitate dissertation seminars that blend individual advising, group collaboration, and peer feedback.
Mentor students as they conduct applied research in their own institutional settings.
Support the development of scholarship that addresses real-world challenges and produces actionable insights for the field.

Program Leadership & Development (50% of role)

Serve as a key member of the faculty team, contributing to strategic planning and curricular innovation.
Collaborate on the ongoing development of the EdD and the launch of the MA.
Support cohort coordination and community-building across programs.
Contribute to program recruitment efforts, including outreach, messaging development, and collaboration with the marketing team to attract qualified candidates.
Participate in admissions processes, including applicant review and prospective student engagement.
Work with adjunct faculty and field-based practitioners to ensure alignment across courses.
Coordinate logistical planning for annual in-person retreats and other program events.
Assist with program budget planning and resource allocation as needed.
Act as a thought partner to the Director on program strategy, partnerships, and emerging initiatives.

Additional Expectations

Attend annual in-person retreats.
Travel 3 times per year as needed for retreats, program events, or other initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
EdD or PhD in Education or a related field.
7–10+ years of leadership experience in Jewish life (schools, camps, communal organizations, nonprofits, etc.).
Deep knowledge of leadership, Jewish education, and/or the broader landscape of Jewish communal institutions.
Experience with applied research or practice-based scholarship (strongly preferred).
Graduate-level teaching and/or advising experience (preferred).
Commitment to practice-integrated, field-embedded graduate education focused on preparing practitioners.
Collaborative, entrepreneurial approach and comfort working in evolving program environments.
Strong organizational skills and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Comfort with ambiguity and capacity to move between strategic vision and implementation.
Facilitation skills and experience navigating complex or sensitive conversations (a plus).
Fluency with online teaching platforms (e.g., Zoom, Canvas) and openness to learning new technologies

Application Instructions

Please send your resume and cover letter to HR at jtsaresumes@jtsa.edu with the job title in the subject line. In the body of the email, please mention that you found the job on our website.