Since coming to UofL in 2002, Prof. Polzer has risen to the challenge of integrating a narrow expertise (Rabbinics) into general Humanities and Religious Studies teaching and UofL activities beyond the classroom.  The process has resulted in a broad spetrum of teaching competency that continues to grow as our curriculum changes.

Researchwise, this been achieved by innovatively utilizing contemporary Cultural Studies theory to analyze Rabbinic sources, as well as traditional historical and textual methodologies.

Committed involvement with the University at large is engaged through active Service at all levels:  department, College and the University Faculty Senate and many other University Committees.

Apart from official university service, Prof. Polzer has enaged in voluntary proactive involvement in the Sustainability Council and collaboration betwen the Jewish Community at large to maintain a long standing series of public events on campus, most recently, the annual observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.