Dr. Daniel Heller

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Heller is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University’s Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, specializing in East European Jewish history and Israeli-Palestinian relations. He received his PhD from Stanford University in 2012, where he won an award for his dissertation in the History Department. Prior to his position at Monash, he served as an assistant professor at McGill University, where he was recognized with several awards for his teaching excellence. Heller is working on a book titled 'Pedagogy of Conflict: Teaching Controversial Issues in University Classrooms,' which focuses on strategies for educators to promote open inquiry amidst political polarization. His prior publication, 'Jabotinsky’s Children: Polish Jews and Right-Wing Zionism,' received the Jordan Schnitzer Book Award and explored the impact of Polish Jewry on democratic and Zionist movements. His research interests also include the evaluation of Israeli aid programs and their implications for women in sub-Saharan Africa during the Cold War. Heller engages in various projects that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to humanitarian aid and international development.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching subjects related to Jewish history and conflict studies.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

McGill University • Montreal, Canada

Focused on East European Jewish history and modern Jewish studies.

Awards

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H. Noel Fieldhouse Award for Distinguished Teaching

2017-04-01
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Jordan Schnitzer Book Award for Modern Jewish History

2018-12-16

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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