Academic Position: Board Chairman of the Herzl Center of Israel Studies












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            * ACADEMIC POSITION - BOARD CHAIRMAN OF THE HERZL CENTER OF ISRAEL STUDIES
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            The Herzl Center of Israel Studies (HCIS) is a newly established international academic an
            institution devoted to interdisciplinary research related to the modern State of Israel. I
            cooperation with the Israel Institute in Washington, DC in 2018 and is now an integral par

            University. The HCIS focuses on researching the topics, related to the social, cultural, e
            political advancement of the state of Israel.


            The Board Chairman of the HCIS will support and promote the Center’s mission through leadi
            encouraging innovation in teaching and research in the area of Israeli Studies. S/he will 

            expected to enhance international and regional cooperation with relevant partners and inst
            The Board Chairman should be able to independently articulate a plan for Center’s efficien
            development, focusing on its key research areas.


            Location: Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic


            Conditions: Full-Time Employment (fixed duration of 3 years), salary in the accordance wit
            University internal financial regulations.


             

            Required Qualifications:


            • Awarded Ph.D. degree or close to completion (December 2019 at the latest)
            • Academic expertise pertaining to the field of Israeli Studies with a list of relevant pu

              (adequate to the career stage)
            • Previous teaching experience
            • Excellent command of the English language (C1 level; equivalent to previous long-term st

              English language, English University diploma, or publications in English)
            • Knowledge of modern Hebrew, knowledge of Arabic will be considered advantage
            • Previous experience with group leadership preferred

             

            Key Responsibilities:


            • Conduct strategic planning related to the execution of HCIS’s research and education mis
            • Develop and teach regular seminars and lectures related to the area of Israeli studies

            • Select doctoral and post-doctoral fellows – members of HCIS
            • Encourage and support regional and international cooperation and research
            • Maintain and develop further partnership with Israeli academic institutions

            • Cooperate closely with the Israel Institute in Washington, DC
            • Arrange public conferences, workshops and seminars
             


            Application Requirements:


            • Academic CV
            • List of publications
            • Registered copy of the higher education diploma

             

            In case of interest, please send your application by email to kariera@fsv.cuni.cz or to th

            address: Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University, Personální oddělení, Smetanovo 
            Praha 1, Czech Republic. Deadline for applications: February 12, 2019.


             

            Further information about the position may be obtained from  [ URL ""] herzlcenter@fsv.cun

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