Religious Studies 2014-2015

This page is for Academic Positions in Religious Studies that begin in 2015.

Last Year's Page: Religious Studies 2013-2014

See also: Biblical Studies 2014-2015 and Jewish Studies 2014-2015

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ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 14

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc) 17

Assistant Professor: 3

Associate Professor:

Full Professor:

Search Committee Member:

Lurker:

Faculty "Job Coach":

TOTAL: 33 (as of Aug 24, 2014) <----- update the total!

Fields of Study (feel free to add your field if it isn't represented below)

African Religions:

American Religion(s): 6

Ancient Near East: 1

Anthropology of Religion: 3

Asian Religions-Buddhism: 3

Asian Religions-Chinese/Japanese:

Asian Religions-Hinduism: 1

Asian Religions-Southeast Asia: 

Catholic Studies: 1

Christianity-Early: 3

Christianity-Medieval: 3

Christianity-Early Modern/Modern:

Christianity-Modern/Ethics: 1

Christianity-Global: 1

Christianity-Catholic and Latin American Studies:

Ethics: 4

Esotericism:

Hebrew Bible: 2

Intercultural Studies: 1

Indigenous Religions:

Islam: 3

Judaism: 2

New Testament: 1

Philosophy of Religion:

Political Theology: 2

Practical Theology (Homiletics):

Religion and Literature:

Religion and History of Science:

Religion and Violence: 2

Religion and Pop Culture:

Secularism:

Sociology of Religion:1

South Asian Religions: 2

Theology: 4

Women's Studies / Queer Theory:

Sources of ads: Out of curiosity, what web sites or publications are we using to find these postings? Please add to the list as appropriate.

• AAR and SBL site
• Chronicle of Higher Ed
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Inside Higher Ed
• Agade Listserve (Jack Sasson)
• H-Net
• CCCU.org
• Historical/Philosophical Jobs in the UK (there is a "Theology/Religious Studies" option)

2014-2015 RELIGIOUS STUDIES JOBS - Full-Time / Tenure-Track

Bard College (NY) - Buddhism

BARD COLLEGE invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Religion in the area of Buddhist studies to begin fall 2015.

The position requires a dedicated commitment to teaching and scholarship in a liberal arts college. Applicants should possess a broad and strong foundation in the formative or classical traditions and literatures of Buddhism in Asia, with appropriate language proficiency, and an understanding of later and contemporary developments within Buddhist traditions. The geographical area of specialization is open.

The successful candidate will contribute to both the Religion and Asian Studies Programs and Bards First-Year Seminar Program. Ph.D. in hand or near completion is required, and teaching experience is highly desirable.

• Please send application materials including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample through Interfolio by Committee: http://apply.interfolio.com/25370 by October 15, 2014.

Barnard College (NY) - American Religion

The Religion Department of Barnard College announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of American religion. The area of specialization (e.g., historical period, geographical region, theoretical/methodological approach) is open, but we especially welcome applications from candidates whose work situates the study of American religion in transnational perspective. Ph.D. in religion or a related field is required. The successful candidate will be conversant with broad questions that currently animate the academic study of religion, including theoretical and comparative concerns, and will contribute to Barnard’s interdisciplinary American Studies program. All members of the Barnard Religion department participate in one or more of the College’s interdisciplinary undergraduate programs, as well as the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University.

Quick Link: http://careers-barnard-edu.careerliaison.com:80/postings/918

• Complete applications should include a cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and research interests; a current c.v.; a short writing sample (e.g., a published article, a dissertation chapter, or the like); teaching evaluations (if available); and 3 letters of recommendation. Evidence of teaching excellence and a serious research program are essential.
• Review of applications begins October 1, 2014.

• Does anybody know if this position already has an inside candiatee?
• They have a VAP with similar, though not identical credentials so make of that what you will.

Bucknell University (PA) - Christianity

The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell University invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Christianity, to begin in August 2015. The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell serves majors and minors in Religion, as well as a large number of students from other majors. We seek a teacher-scholar who can help us maintain the department's reputation for effective teaching and productive research, and whose teaching, research, and service will contribute to the department's commitment to diversity and academic excellence. Completion of the Ph.D. in Christianity/Religious Studies or advanced ABD is required. The ideal candidate will have an interest in interdisciplinary approaches to the academic study of Christianity.

Teaching responsibilities: Five undergraduate courses per year, including, but not limited to: Introduction to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (RELI 110); Christianity (RELI 212); Essentials of Christian Thought (RELI 215); History of Western Religious Thought (RELI 223); and Theories of Religion (RELI 330).

• Applicants should submit a complete dossier, using Bucknell's Interfolio ByCommittee, including a cover letter, CV, a teaching philosophy, a sample of scholarship (a book chapter or journal article of no more than thirty pages), and arrange to have three letters of recommendation by October 1, 2014. The Religious Studies department is committed to diversity and inclusiveness; candidates should discuss their relevant experience and expertise in these areas in their teaching philosophy. Preliminary interviews will be held at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in San Diego. Applications are only accepted through Interfolio ByCommittee. Please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/25494 to apply.

Carroll College (MT) - Moral Theology

Carroll College, Helena, MT, an independent, Catholic, diocesan, liberal arts undergraduate college announces a full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in Moral Theology beginning August 2015.

The position requires a doctorate in Theology/Religious Studies. We seek an enthusiastic, effective teacher who can bring students to understand and appreciate the Roman Catholic tradition and who can contribute to Carrolls mission. We seek candidates with interest in a range of theology courses (including Healthcare & Environmental Ethics) as well as developing interdisciplinary courses to enhance our curriculum.

Please submit as one PDF file: 1) letter of application 2) CV 3) a response to Carrolls Mission Statement that incorporates reflection on teaching and scholarship, 4) copies of graduate school transcripts. Please also arrange for three letters of professional reference to be sent under separate cover.

All materials should be submitted electronically to employment@carroll.edu.

• Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To view additional information about Carroll and the Mission Statement please visit our web site at http://www.carroll.edu.

Colgate University (NY) - Buddhist Studies/East Asian Religions

COLGATE UNIVERSITY'S Department of Religion seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professorship in the study of Buddhism, beginning fall semester 2015. Specialization in terms of time period is open, but expertise in Buddhism in the context of East Asian Religions is preferred. Ph.D. in Religious Studies/Religion and familiarity with problems and issues in the study of religion are required. Doctoral degree is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The successful candidate will contribute to Colgate's Asian Studies program and is expected to participate in all university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

• Applicants must submit a letter of application, current vita, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of successful teaching via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4259. Review of applications will begin October 13, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.

Copenhagen University (DNK) - East Asian Religions/The Religions of East Asia

The Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies (ToRS), Faculty of Humanities, Copenhagen University, Denmark, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Religious Studies to be filled by 1 January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position will link the Religious Studies programme at ToRS with Asian studies programmes in Japanese, Korean and Chinese Studies. It requires a command of a relevant East Asian language as well as a disciplinary foundation in Religious Studies including the theories, methods, and research history of Religious Studies. The Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies works with languages, cultures, religion and society, primarily in the world outside Western Europe and the US. Cross-cultural competences and knowledge of the complexity of the world are of vital importance in the globalised world - politically, economically, and culturally. Further information can be found at http://ccrs.ku.dk/

Job content: The tenure-track assistant professorship is offered in Religious Studies with focus on modern Asian religion(s). In selecting an applicant, special emphasis will be placed on the scope of the applicants research, future research plans and the researchs solid and well-documented grounding in knowledge of a relevant Asian language and its cultural and social contexts. The successful applicant must be able to teach and supervise at BA and MA levels and in relation to religion in the relevant Asian society, and, where necessary, he/she must be able to include materials in the relevant language in his/her teaching. He/she must be able to supervise at PhD level. The successful candidate should be willing to undertake outreach activities and to communicate academic research to the general public.

Applicants specializing in the religion(s) of any of the modern East Asian regions are encouraged to apply. The department expects that the applicants research on and teaching of the modern religion(s) of the region is based on good and well-documented historical knowledge and acquaintance with the relevant classic religious traditions. The applicant should demonstrate some experience in university administration.

A tenure-track assistant professorship is a six-year, fixed-term academic position involving research and teaching. The person appointed to the post will be obliged to complete a course in university teaching designed especially for assistant professors, and is expected to be able to take part in all the activities of the Department, including examinations and administration. Approximately six months before the end of the six-year period as assistant professor, a committee set up by the Dean will assess if the assistant professor can be considered for promotion to a tenured position as associate professor. Read more about the tenure-track program at the University of Copenhagen at this homepage: http://employment.ku.dk/tenure-track/

Qualification requirements: Applicants must have a PhD degree or its equivalent within the area advertised. Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can demonstrate teaching experience at university level. [...] Within a reasonable period of time (max. 2 years), non-Danish-speaking appointees are expected to acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient to teach in Danish as well as interact with colleagues and students.

For further details about the qualification requirements for assistant professorships, please refer to the job structure for academic staff: http://ufm.dk/lovstof/gaeldende-love-og-regler/uddannelsesinstitutioner/job-structure-for-academic-staff-at-universities-2013.pdf For further information about the position, please contact Head of Department, Ingolf Thuesen, e-mail: i-leder.tors@hum.ku.dk.

Application: You can apply for this position online at https://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?PortalID=3788&VacatureID=661315

• The closing date for applications is 4 September 2014, 23:59 CEST. Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered. Please quote reference number 211-0118/14-4000 in your application.

Dartmouth College (NH) - Modern Religious Thought, and/or Religious Ethics, and/or Philosophy and Religion

Dartmouth College Department of Religion invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2015 in the fields of Modern Religious Thought, and/or Religious Ethics, and/or Philosophy and Religion. While the precise area of specialization is open, the successful candidate will be expected to have expertise in some area of modern religious thought, religious ethics, the philosophy of religion, and the related literatures in light of the intellectual, cultural, and social challenges posed by modernity, modernization, globalization, and post-modernity. The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate scholarly conversance in at least one religious tradition, in order to ground his or her work within the study of religion. Finally, the successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of introductory, intermediate-level, and advanced courses within the fields of modern religious thought, religious ethics, and the philosophy of religion, while participating as well in the teaching of courses in the Department’s core curriculum, including an introduction to religion and a senior-level culminating experience.

Qualifications include a Ph.D., or near completion of the Ph.D., preferably awarded in a Department of Religion, plus demonstrated teaching abilities. Salary is competitive with those at other research universities. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U. S. prior to the start date of the position.

Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement describing current and planned research, a statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, a writing sample, names and contact information of 3 references, and an e-mail address and phone number at which the candidate may be reached. Evidence of teaching experience and expertise is also welcome.

• Link to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/25234
• Deadline: Nov. 1 2014.

Georgia Southern University (GA) - Asian Religions

The Department of Literature and Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Religious Studies in the area of Asian Religions. Georgia Southern University is a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service. At Georgia Southern we provide a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success.

Founded in 1906, the University now serves more than 20,500 students and offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Our 900 acre park-like campus in Statesboro, Georgia is not far from historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island and provides the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college in a classic Main Street community. Within this setting, the Religious Studies Program introduces students to scholarly attempts to understand and explain religion within the context of social life. A specialist in Asian Religions would teach survey courses on diverse religious practices in the Asian context, along with teaching students how to employ theories and methods from different disciplines in the academic study of religion. The candidate will work with other faculty to recruit students to a growing program with over 60 Religious Studies minors.

Reporting to the Chair of Literature and Philosophy, the Assistant Professor of Religious Studies will teach three courses per semester (with the occasional possibility of additional reassigned time for research), including courses in Asian Religions as well as general courses that introduce students to theory and methods in the study of religion. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda evidenced by publications and presentations in professional venues. Service to the department and university is also required. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Postmark deadline for receipt of applications is October 17, 2014. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2015. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a writing sample of no more than 30 pages; a syllabus from a course the candidate has taught or would propose to teach; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications, submitted by mail or electronically, will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:  Finbarr Curtis, Search Chair, Search # 67219, Department of Literature and Philosophy, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8023, Statesboro GA 30460-8023. Electronic mail: fcurtis@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-0222

Hampshire College (MA) - Asian Religions

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is accepting applications for the position of assistant professor of Asian religions, beginning July 1, 2015.

We seek candidates with a specialization in one or more of the major religious traditions of East or South Asia qualified to teach introductory and upper-level classes in Asian religions and in world religions more generally. We are especially interested in candidates with a broad training in the history of religions and some expertise in one or more of the following areas: religion and literature, religion and philosophy, or religion and the arts. The successful applicant will be expected to teach two courses per semester and supervise independent work. Special consideration will be given to candidates with scholarly promise and demonstrated strengths in undergraduate teaching and advising. Ph.D. required at time of appointment.

• Please submit a letter highlighting teaching and professional work, a CV (including email address), sample course syllabi, a writing sample, and the names and contact information of three professional references to http://jobs.hampshire.edu/.  No hard copies will be accepted. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 in time for interviews at AAR.

Hamilton College (NY) - Religious and Ethnic Diversity in the United States

The Religious Studies Department at Hamilton College announces an opening for an Associate Professor focusing on religious and ethnic diversity in the United States to begin on July 1, 2015. Preferred candidates are grounded in a particular American tradition but also work from a comparative / international perspective. Distinction in teaching, excellence in scholarship, and a strong record of service to the academic profession is required. The letter of application should address the ways in which the candidate would further the College's goal of building a diverse educational environment. Previous experience teaching, or working with diverse student populations is an asset. Approximately 50% of students who major in Religious Studies self identify as students of color.

• Interested candidates should submit letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio and samples of published scholarship to: http://apply.interfolio.com/25582. The letter and any questions should be addressed to Professor Stephenson Humphries-Brooks, Chair, Department of Religious Studies. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2014; applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

• They have a Visiting Associate Professor (not me) with these exact qualifications who happens to have a zillion publications. So...do with that what you will. (8/13)

Haverford College (PA) - Religion, Ethics and Society

Haverford College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Religion, Ethics and Society at the Assistant Professor level. A more advanced junior appointment may be considered under exceptional circumstances. The position, located in the Department of Religion, will begin in Fall 2015. The search is open with regard to geographical coverage, time period and religious tradition; however, candidates should demonstrate expertise in particular areas of study and in specific religious communities. Haverford expects that the successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda in religion, ethics and society, and productively engage students in a variety of methodological and theoretical accounts of religious studies. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at all levels of the curriculum to a student body of diverse backgrounds and interests, and might also contribute to one or more of the interdisciplinary programs at Haverford College (http://www.haverford.edu/academics/departments_and_programs/). Areas of specialization could include, but are not limited to: the social scientific study of religion; racial ideology; gender and equality; theological ethics; material religious culture; or other fields that engage questions of religious ethics. Completion of the Ph.D. by the time of appointment is expected.

• Applicants should submit a cover letter, cv, a list of three possible courses with short descriptions, a writing sample, and also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/25817) or via email to: Georgia Davidis Malone, Faculty Dossier Coordinator, Religion Ad Hoc Search, Haverford College (gdavidisma@haverford.edu). To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received in electronic form by October 15, 2014.

Iliff School of Theology (CO) - Religion and Social Justice

Area of Expertise: Discipline or area of specialization is open, i.e., ethics, theology, history, practical theology, liberationist thought, critical theory, and/or postcolonial studies. Preference will be given to those with expertise in African American studies, womanist thought, and/or black feminism. Facility with the languages, sources, and context appropriate to the area of expertise is expected.

Desired Strengths: The ideal candidate will possess in-depth expertise in some aspect and/or area of African American studies but also be able to relate their scholarship to broader issues in the study of religion, as well as areas of concern that are central to the school, such as bringing the study of social justice theories and methodologies to bear on contemporary issues, interreligious dialogue, and the diversity of global Christianity. We seek a candidate who will enable our students to think critically about social issues and encourage M.Div. students to incorporate praxis into their ministries. Although the position is open to those from any (or no) faith tradition, candidates from historical Methodist traditions are especially encouraged to apply.

The Iliff School of Theology is a United Methodist-related graduate theological school with an ecumenical and interfaith spirit offering the following degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Social Change; Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual Care. In addition we offer a Ph.D. in the Study of Religion with the University of Denver. Iliff is an equal opportunity employer and strives to include diversity in its faculty and teaching, including racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural diversity, and is committed to becoming a more globally conscious and globally connected community. For more information, visit us at http://www.iliff.edu.

• The ideal candidate will possess a Ph,D. or equivalent degree by the time of appointment to the position. Applications should include an application letter, curriculum vitae, and a sample syllabus of a course you either taught or plan to teach dealing with religion and social justice. For fullest consideration, candidates should submit all materials no later than October 29, 2014. Please send materials electronically to the search committee chair, Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre, at socialjusticesearch@iliff.edu. In addition, please have three reference letters submitted electronically to the same email address (please have persons writing reference letters write the candidate’s name in the subject line).

Lehigh University (PA) - East Asian Religions

The Department of Religion Studies, in cooperation with the Asian Studies program, is inviting applications for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor from candidates with expertise in East Asian religious traditions. A PhD in Religion Studies is preferred but applicants from other related disciplines will be considered. Possible areas of specialization include, but are not limited to (1) Religions of China, (2) Religions of Japan, and (3) Buddhism in an East Asian context, with the ability to teach in all of these areas on at least the introductory level. The department is particularly interested in scholars whose work focuses on issues of gender. In addition to working in an area of specialization, this individual must also teach general courses in Asian and Religion Studies. The position carries a 2/2 teaching load. It will be a joint appointment. The person filling this position will be expected to participate in the instruction and advising of undergraduate students both in the Asian Studies program and the Department of Religion Studies.

• Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4405
• Deadline: Oct. 31 2014.

Leiden University (NLD) - Christianity in the Modern World

Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime university lectureship in Christianity in the modern world. We welcome applications by scholars of religion whose work reflects sensitivity to historical and socio-cultural contexts and the ability to position Christianity in local and global configurations, with attention to its interactions with other cultures and communities. Appointment will be fixed-term from January 2015 through December 2016, with the possibility of extensions of up to four years, and of a permanent position thereafter. Leiden University is committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and equal opportunities. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Before submitting your application, please read the full call for applications at: http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/14-200-university-lectureship-in-christianity-in-the-modern-world-vacancy-leiden-university.html

• Application deadline: 1 September 2014.

Macalester College (MN) - Reformed Protestant Theology and Culture

Macalester College Department of Religious Studies seeks an Associate Professor or Professor of Reformed Protestant Theology and Culture. The successful candidate will conduct research in a field of history and/or theology that relates to the Protestant religious traditions of Europe and America, and will teach a range of courses in Religious Studies dealing with protestant traditions, and with disciplinary questions of method and theory. Candidates should also show a strong commitment to undergraduate education and broad interdisciplinary interests in the humanities and social sciences. We especially encourage applications from scholars with interests in the religious lives of minorities and people of color as we hope to expand our department’s curriculum in the area of American religion and religious diversity in America. The successful hire can look forward to being named the Margaret W. Harmon Professor of Religious Studies.

• In order to apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position, a teaching statement, a research statement, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4189. Online applications only. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Jim Laine, Chair, (email: laine@macalester.edu). Screening of applications will begin­­­­ October 15, 2014.

Molloy College (NY) - Theology and Religious Studies

Molloy College, a private college in the Catholic and Dominican tradition, is accepting applications for the full-time tenure-track faculty position of Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies. A Ph.D. in the discipline is required, dedication to continuing scholarship is expected, and college teaching experience is preferred.  The successful candidate will be committed to undergraduate teaching of non-majors as well as majors, will participate in innovative and creative approaches to curricular development. The candidate will also possess interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability and desire to work with a diverse student body and collaboratively with faculty in disciplines other than Theology and Religious Studies.

Duties and Responsibilities: The position involves teaching twelve credits per semester, academic advisement, collaboration on departmental activities including recruitment, willingness to serve on college-wide committees, a commitment to on-going scholarship through publications and presentations at professional conferences.

To Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references to humanresources@molloy.edu, or mail to: Office of Human Resources, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, P.O. Box 5002, Rockville Centre, New York 11571-5002

• Application deadline is October 15, 2014.

New York University (NY) - Religious Studies / Anthropology

The Religious Studies Program and the Anthropology Department in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University invite applications by outstanding scholars for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 1, 2015, subject to budgetary and administrative approval.

We seek someone ethnographically and theoretically engaged in understanding how religious practice continues to be elaborated with vigor to become an ever more important cultural, social and political factor in the rapidly globalizing world. We seek a specialist in an area outside the USA, including, but not limited to, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, or India. The candidate should be prepared to teach Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion, as well as three other courses per year, one of which will usually be at the graduate level.

• Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, letter of application, descriptions of possible courses in Religious Studies and Anthropology, statement of current and future research plans, and three referees. Application deadline is October 15, 2014. To apply, follow the "Employment" link at http://religiousstudies.as.nyu.edu/page/home.

• Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2014-2015

New York University Shanghai (CHN) - Early China

NYU Shanghai is currently inviting applications for one or more tenured or tenure-track appointments at any level (assistant, associate, or full professor). Scholars should have expertise in two or more of the following fields, all pertaining to Early China from the Shang to the Tang dynasty: (a) archeology and material culture; (b) history and geography; (c) philosophy, religion and textual traditions; (d) paleography (excavated texts), epigraphy, and linguistics. Successful candidates will have excellent reading of Classical Chinese and an emphasis on interdisciplinarity. The ability to handle a wide range of different sources would be especially desirable.

The terms of employment are comparable to U.S. institutions and include housing subsidies and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may also spend time at NYU New York and other sites of the NYU global network, engaging in both research and teaching. The appointment can begin as soon as September 1, 2015, with a later starting date possible, pending candidate availability.

• Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Please visit our website athttp://shanghai.nyu.edu/about/work/faculty-positions for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail shanghai.faculty.recruitment@nyu.edu.
• Also posted at Asian History 2014-15, Chinese language and literature 2014-15 and Archaeology Jobs 2014-2015

North Dakota State University (ND) - Religious Studies

The Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at North Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Religious Studies to begin August 17, 2015. The area of research specialization is open, but the Department is already well served in early Judaism and biblical studies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching five courses per year, pursuing an active research agenda, and engaging in service, especially at the departmental and college levels during the probationary period. The salary is competitive.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Religious Studies, the History of Religions, or a related field by start date; Expertise in at least one major religious tradition with the ability to situate this tradition in a global context; Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; Active research agenda appropriate to a Carnegie-RU/VH university, including presentations or publications; Evidence of effective teaching at the college level

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to teach courses on world religions at both lower- and upper-division levels; Demonstrated ability to contribute to programs in history and philosophy, e.g., through cross-listed courses; Ability to contribute to public engagement through the initiatives of the Northern Plains Ethics Institute or the Center for Heritage Renewal; Ability to teach or research on topics related to gender, diaspora, or religious pluralism

Online App. Form: http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/4992

• Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.

Northwestern University (IL) - Hinduism

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning September 1, 2015 at the rank of Assistant Professor for a specialist in the study of Hinduism of any period. The department welcomes applicants with diverse research interests, such as classical texts, lived religious practice, material culture, and others. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in the relevant research languages. They must also combine their research interests with questions of theory and method and engage with Buddhist Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to the graduate and undergraduate programs of a religious studies department.

• Please send in PDF format a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation, CV, and writing sample no longer than 25 pages. Applications must be submitted online and will be given primary consideration if received by October 15, 2014. For details on preparing the application and applying online, please visit http://www.religion.northwestern.edu and feel free to contact us with questions at religion@northwestern.edu.

Ohio State University (OH) - Religious Traditions of East Asia

We seek a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in Religious Studies and a focus on the religious traditions of East Asia and their linguistic, historical, and cultural aspects. Serious candidates must be well grounded in the history and methods of the study of religion as a disciplinary field. Issues of women, gender, and sexuality, or religion and media or East Asian religions and politics are of particular interest. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary teaching and research profile of the Department of Comparative Studies, the cross-departmental major in Religious Studies, as well as contribute to related programs across the College of Arts and Sciences. Applicants should be prepared to teach an introductory lecture course on world religions, an upper-level theory and methods class for undergraduate majors, an advanced theory seminar for graduate students, as well courses on East Asian Religions related to their own areas of expertise. Qualifications: Applicants should hold a doctorate in hand by the time of appointment, August 2015. Applicants must be fluent in at least one Asian language, be well grounded in the history and methods of the study of religion as a disciplinary field, be able to demonstrate a record of excellent teaching, and be able to document an active research program. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution.

• Deadline: Nov. 1 2014. Apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4476

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary of California Lutheran University (CA) - Lutheran History and Theology

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, long an active participant in the ecumenical and interfaith consortium of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), and since January 2014, a part of California Lutheran University (CLU), seeks a Luther scholar for a full-time, tenure-track position, open rank. Potential candidates are expected to be excellent scholars with earned doctorates, possess promise for teaching excellence, demonstrate a willingness to teach online and an intentional dedication to collaborative work with other PLTS, GTU and CLU colleagues, and hold a deep commitment to forming and preparing persons for ministries in the ELCA and beyond.

Areas of specialization:

Luther studies, the Lutheran Confessions, and Reformation history

Lutheran public theologies in contemporary, multicultural, and global contexts

Candidates should submit: 1) letter of interest 2) curriculum vita 3) completed Application form found at: http://www.callutheran.edu/academic_affairs/PLTSApplication.php 4) statement of up to 500 words describing how in their teaching and scholarship they will: a) engage a diversity of pedagogical practices; b) engage multicultural and pluralistic contexts, c) envision their role in preparing leaders for the church, the academy, and the world and d) further the ongoing life of a seminary community.

E-mail complete applications to: facultysearches@plts.edu.

• Deadline for application: October 1, 2014.

Princeton Theological Seminary (NJ) - Christianity and Society

Princeton Theological Seminary invites applications and nominations for a Professor of Christianity and Society. Candidates must be outstanding scholars in one of the social sciences (e.g., sociology of religion, anthropology, economics, or social and cultural theory). The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of full professor and must be qualified to guide interdisciplinary research, teach in all degree programs, including M.Div. and Th.M. students, supervise Ph.D. students, and serve as faculty in the Seminarys Program in Religion and Society. As Princeton Theological Seminary is related to the Presbyterian Church (USA), faculty members are expected to be theologically informed and to work constructively within an ecumenical ethos informed by the Reformed Tradition.

A letter of interest should be addressed to James F. Kay, Dean of Academic Affairs, Princeton Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 821, Princeton, NJ 08542-0803, or submitted electronically at academic.dean@ptsem.edu. Persons wishing to submit nominations for this position may also contact Dean Kay.

• Review of candidates will begin on October 15, 2014.

Princeton Theological Seminary (NJ) - Congregational Studies

Princeton Theological Seminary invites applications for a Professor of Congregational Studies. Candidates must be outstanding scholars in Practical Theology, together with a related social science that illumines congregational life, leadership, and practices. We would particularly welcome candidates whose work focuses on contemporary ecclesiology, organizational theory and management, leadership development, or changing demographics. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of full professor and must be qualified to guide interdisciplinary research, teach in all degree programs, including M.Div. and Th.M. students, supervise Ph.D. students, and serve as faculty in the Seminarys Program in Religion and Society. As Princeton Theological Seminary is related to the Presbyterian Church (USA), faculty members are expected to work constructively within an ecumenical and evangelical ethos informed by the Reformed Tradition.

A letter of interest should be addressed to James F. Kay, Dean of Academic Affairs, Princeton Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 821, Princeton, NJ 08542-0803, or submitted electronically at academic.dean@ptsem.edu. Persons wishing to submit nominations for this position may also contact Dean Kay.

• Review of candidates will begin on October 15, 2014.

Samford University (AL) - Social Scientific Study of Religion

Samford University's Department of Religion  seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in the social scientific study of religion effective August 2015. 

The successful candidate will have expertise in the social scientific study of religion (including sociology, psychology, church social work, or anthropology) and an applied focus in some combination of congregations, faith-based organizations, communities, families, and individuals. This person will play a leading role in developing our concentration in religious leadership and organizations. Possible areas of expertise and interest include religious leadership, faith-based community development, congregational studies, religion and health, faith development, and pastoral care and counseling.  This person will complement the existing strengths of Samford's faculty in its religion and social science departments including its new College of Health Sciences.

The Ph.D. is required for this position. The successful candidate will have a record of excellence in teaching and a promising record of research. Experience in writing and administering grants is preferred, especially for collaboration with Samford's Resource Center for Pastoral Excellence in research and program development.  Church-related experience or research is required. Candidates must be willing to support the university's Christian mission.

The teaching load of three courses per semester will include undergraduate courses in the Howard College of Arts and Sciences in the general areas of congregational studies, faith development, and the candidates field of expertise, as well as in the university's Core Curriculum.  Courses in the candidates expertise may include cross-listed courses in a social science department or in the College of Health Sciences forthcoming social work program.  Additional responsibilities include advising and service to the department and university and sustaining a record of achievement in research. For additional information please see the detailed position description at http://www.samford.edu/jobs/faculty.aspx.

• Please incorporate into a single PDF a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one- to two-page statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three references.  Send this and, separately, three letters of recommendation to Kenneth Roxburgh, chair, Department of Religion, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229; email: kbroxbur@samford.edu. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on Sept. 30, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.

Seattle Pacific University (WA) - Wesleyan or Methodist Studies

Tenure-track position in School of Theology available September 1, 2015. Ph.D. or Th.D. (field open) with an emphasis on Wesleyan or Methodist Studies. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in Christian Theology and seminary courses in Wesleyan History, Doctrine, and United Methodist Polity. Administrative/pastoral experience preferred and United Methodist membership required. Ability to network with United Methodist denominational judicatories, agencies, congregations, and pastors. Research trajectory in Wesleyan history or theology and its contemporary relevance. The candidate must be committed to classroom instruction, student mentoring, and discipleship in a Christian liberal arts setting. As a collegium, the School of Theology seeks to be faithful to the gospel so as to meet the needs of both church and world. We draw particularly from our Free Methodist heritage by seeking to expose divisions and heal wounds such as class distinctions, racial/ethnic tensions, and gender disparities. Candidates who can contribute to these aims are especially encouraged to apply. For more information, contact: Laurie Collins, Office Manager, School of Theology, Seattle Pacific University, 3307 3rd Avenue West, STE 204, Seattle, WA 98119/ (206) 281-2136 / lcollins@spu.edu.

• You can apply for this position online at http://www.spu.interviewexchange.com
• Deadline: October 15, 2014.

Seattle University (WA) - Islam

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Seattle University seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, with a specialization in Islam, beginning September 2015. The Department of Theology and Religious Studies has two areas of specialization within the major: Christian Theology and Comparative Religion; this position will include active engagement with both specializations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory and more specialized undergraduate courses in Islam, Qur’an, world religions, and interreligious courses (e.g., Christian-Muslim Dialogue, Muslim-Jewish Dialogue); will engage in an active scholarly program; and provide college and university service.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching; solid scholarly potential and an ability to interact with disciplines outside of theology and religious studies to enhance the university’s commitment to global education; and will support and be prepared to contribute to Seattle University’s strategic initiative and Jesuit Catholic educational mission to become a leader in interreligious dialogue.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies, Comparative Theology or related discipline by September 2015. Research area is open, but candidate should have expertise in classical or contemporary forms of Islam in Muslim societies, proficiency in Arabic and other relevant research languages, and preparation in the methods and theories of the academic study of religion.

• Applicants should submit materials online at https://jobs.seattleu.edu. Include a letter of interest; CV; statement of teaching philosophy; samples of scholarly writing (up to two publications or dissertation chapters); and the names and contact information for three references (letters will be solicited upon submission of application). Review of applications begins October 15, 2014.

Southern Methodist University (TX) - Homelitics

Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University seeks a senior scholar and teacher for a full time position in Homiletics at the rank of Full Professor (Position #050902) who will be eligible for appointment to the Lois Craddock Perkins Chair in Homiletics. Responsibilities include teaching in degree programs of Perkins School of Theology and in the Graduate Program in Religious Studies of the University, participation in the life and work of Perkins and the University, among them the Perkins Center for Preaching Excellence, the D Min Track in Preaching and Worship, and continuing education work in the field.

Essential qualifications include holding a PhD or equivalent terminal degree, demonstrated achievement as a scholar and teacher in the field of Homiletics, ability to engage a broad range of the preaching traditions critically and constructively, demonstrated excellence as a preacher, commitment to the primary objectives of Perkins in preparing persons for leadership in the church and of the Graduate Program in Religious Studies in preparing persons for leadership in the academy, knowledge of and commitment to a faith community, and demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to working across diversities in preaching such as gender, class, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and culture.

Desirable qualifications include demonstrated achievement as a scholar in a field related to Homiletics (Biblical studies, systematic theology, church history, liturgical studies), ordination to the ministry of the Word, interests and abilities that complement those of others on the Perkins faculty, and knowledge of and appreciation for the Wesleyan theological traditions and their relationship to other Christian traditions.

Complete job description is available at https://www.smu.edu/Perkins/FacultyAcademics/FacultyOpenings. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

• For most complete consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15. Applications must be submitted electronically at http://apply.interfolio.com/25168 and have a cover letter, c.v., and names and contact data for at least three references. The successful applicant should expect to begin teaching in the fall of 2015.

St. Norbert College (WI) - Ritual Studies

St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin, invites applications for a tenure-track, entry-level position in Ritual Studies with an emphasis in liturgical studies and Catholic sacramental theology. Ph.D. required. Start August 2015. Commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential, including religious studies courses in the core curriculum. Opportunity also exists to teach in the Master of Theological Studies program. Desirable candidate will create and develop new courses in the core curriculum related to his/her areas of competence and expertise. Course load of three classes per semester. In addition to teaching, the responsibilities of this position include a program of scholarship, student advising, service on college committees, and other typical collegial duties.

St. Norbert College is a Catholic, nationally ranked liberal arts college that embraces the Norbertine vision of community and is committed to providing an educational environment that is intellectually, spiritually, and personally challenging. We welcome candidates from all faith traditions who can address how they can contribute to the College's mission. Please visit the college website at http://www.snc.edu/mission and the Theology and Religious Studies page at http://www.snc.edu/religiousstudies for the Theology and Religious Studies discipline's statement of its relation to the mission of the College.

• Applications must be received by October 15. Dossiers for applicants should include an application letter, curriculum vitae, a list of references with contact information, and a list of the candidate's graduate courses. Please send dossiers to: Dr. David Duquette, Associate Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts, St. Norbert College, 100 Grant St, De Pere, WI 54115-2099. Electronic submissions strongly encouraged and can be sent to kelly.krummel@snc.edu, addressed to Dr. David Duquette. Preliminary interviews of selected applicants will be conducted at the AAR/SBL meeting in San Diego. St. Norbert College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

St. Olaf College (MN) - Lutheran Reformation

The Religion Department invites applications for a tenure-tack appointment as assistant professor, beginning August 15, 2015. The successful candidate will teach six courses per year primarily in the religion department, for religion majors and non-major students. Most of these courses meet the college's general education requirements in Biblical and Theological Studies, including the required first-year course "The Bible in Culture and Community," and many carry a writing credit. In addition to courses focused specifically on Luther and the Lutheran tradition these may treat other eras (for example, late medieval or early modern), non-Western Christianity, or other topics. Other responsibilities include academic advising and service on religion department and college-wide committees. There are opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, such as the Great Conversation Program, and off-campus teaching.

The successful candidate will have primary scholarly expertise in the Lutheran Reformation tradition and be conversant with the longer sweep of Christian history; a variety of secondary fields, such as religion and the arts, inter-faith relations, or religion and science, are possible. The candidate will be an excellent teacher who can contribute to the intellectual life of St. Olaf College. In particular, the candidate will demonstrate how the study of religion and a liberal education are mutually beneficial to undergraduate students. The candidate is expected to maintain an active academic agenda in research, publication, and other activities. In addition to a record of academic success and evidence of potential for further development, the candidate will show commitment to the mission of the college and the department. Ph.D. required; ABD considered.

• Link to Apply: http://www.Click2Apply.net/96p9fmq
• The search committee will begin reading completed applications on October 15, 2014. Applications completed by November 7 will receive full consideration for interviews at the annual meetings of the AAR/SBL, November 22-24. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. On campus interviews are anticipated in early December 2014.

St. Thomas University (FL) - Systematic Theology

The School of Theology and Ministry at St. Thomas University seeks qualified and experienced applicants for a full-time faculty position in Systematic Theology for Fall 2015. The School of Theology and Ministry especially welcomes candidates with the ability to teach a range of courses including Systematics, and whose priorities are student interaction and the desire to have an impact on their local church. Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. or its equivalent in the area of Systematic Theology at the time of the appointment. The position includes full expectations of teaching, research, and service as contracted and the candidate should be able to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues and students while supporting the robust and ever growing School of Theology and Ministrys commitment especially to pastoral ministries, multicultural theological challenges, inclusiveness, social justice, as well as ecumenical and interreligious collaboration.

St. Thomas University, a Catholic Archdiocesan university located in culturally rich and diverse South Florida, embraces diversity. With a notably large Hispanic community and about 25% of our students from various communities of African-descent, St. Thomas welcomes people of all faiths with a broadly representative faculty that is sensitive to interreligious, racial, and cross cultural issues.

• Application Process: Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts (official copies required upon hire), and contact information for three professional references sent to facsearch@stu.edu in MS Word or Adobe PDF format only. Review of applicants will begin September 1, 2014 and the deadline for applications will be January 9, 2015. E-Verify/EOE. Criminal background check is required.

SUNY Albany (NY) - Japanese Religious Studies

The Department of East Asian Studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks candidates for a tenure track assistant professor position in Japanese Religious Studies to begin Fall 2015.  The successful candidate is expected to 1) teach five lower and upper division courses on pre-modern and modern Japan per year; 2) pursue an active program of research; and 3) participate in service responsibilities, including undergraduate advising.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in hand from a university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population.

Preferred qualifications: Candidates who focus on Buddhism and who have a sub-specialization in either Chinese or Korean Religious Studies. Near-native fluency in both English and Japanese. Professional Rank and Salary Range:  Assistant Professor, salary is competitive and commensurate with experience

Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=50506

• The closing date for receipt of applications is December 31, 2014.

Texas A&M University (TX) - Africana Religions (Open Rank)

The Africana Studies and Religious Studies programs at Texas A&M University invite applications for a tenured or tenure-track position at the assistant, associate or full professor rank, to begin September 1, 2015. A Ph.D. in Religious Studies, Africana Studies or a closely related field is essential and must be complete by August 1, 2015. Applicants should have demonstrated teaching and research credentials in one or more of the following areas: Religions of Africa, Religions of the Caribbean, African Religions in North America, Indigenous African Religions and/or Religions of the African Diaspora. Multiple theoretical perspectives are welcome. Teaching and research in Womens and Gender Studies or Womanist Theology desirable. Standard 2/2 teaching load includes Introduction to Africana Studies, World Religions, and specialized courses. Service to the Interdisciplinary Programs in Religious Studies and Africana Studies and research publication expected.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank will have a Ph.D. and an established program of research that clearly demonstrates potential for sustained, nationally prominent scholarship. Applicants at the Associate rank will have a Ph.D. and a record of nationally prominent scholarship. Appointment at the rank of Full Professor may be possible for applicants with a Ph.D. and an exceptional record of nationally and internationally prominent research. Applicants at the rank of Associate or Full Professor must demonstrate a record meriting tenure at a research university that has a Carnegie classification of RU/VH and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).

• Submit letter of application, a statement of research agenda and goals in an academic institution, c.v., and a list of references to Dr. Donnalee Dox, Chair AFST/RELS Search Committee, Religious Studies Program, MS 4346, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 or electronically to dox@tamu.edu.Review of applications begins October 15, 2014 and continues until an appointment is made.

University of California, Santa Barbara (CA) - Social Scientific Study of Religion (pref. North America)

The Department of Religious Studies at University of California Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the social scientific study of religions to begin on July 1, 2015. A PhD in Religious Studies, Sociology or related field should be completed by the time of appointment. Area of focus is open, but we prefer candidates whose research interests will complement and/or enhance our  strengths in Religions of North America (race and religion, religion and law, new religious movements and indigenous traditions) as well as methodological approaches (historical, ethnographic and cognitive) in a department known for interdisciplinary and comparative approaches to the study of religion. An ability to engage issues of ethnographic and qualitative and quantitative methods in the academic study of religion is essential. The successful candidate must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on the social scientific study of religions, research methods, and religions in contemporary North America.

To ensure full consideration, please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to the Search Committee through UC Recruit, at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00326. Inquiries about the position may be directed to the department chair, Professor Kathleen Moore, at kmoore@religion.ucsb.edu.  Preliminary interviews will be held at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in San Diego.

The Department of Religious Studies is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.  We anticipate that UCSB soon will be designated a Hispanic serving institution under the U.S. Department of Education’s guidelines (where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of total enrollment).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Apply Here
• Complete applications received by October 31, 2014, will receive full review.

University of Chicago (IL) - Environmental Ethics

The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment for a new, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Ethics. A candidate for this position should be qualified to teach and direct research in Environmental Ethics (e.g., the value of and duties towards biotic realities, non-living realities and ecosystems, environmental criticism, animal rights, food ethics, the ethics of consumption, environmental law, etc.). The candidate must exhibit a broad knowledge of the academic study of religion and the field of religious ethics (comprising theological, political, philosophical, and comparative inquiry), a command of issues in moral theory central to environmental ethics, the ability to engage materials in the physical and/or biological sciences, and a coherent and creative agenda for research and publication. Religious tradition(s) and primary focus of scholarly expertise are open. The candidate should also have the ability and desire to work with the University's Program on the Global Environment. The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the academic study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in 11 different areas of study, and master's level students in M.A. and M.Div. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a quarter system; in most cases that leaves one quarter open for research in residence (in addition to summers free for scholarship).

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will commence on September 1, 2014. Application should be made online, at http://tinyurl.com/l3thr6b
• Also posted at Environmental Studies 2014-2015

University of Chicago (IL) - Religions in America (Open Rank)

The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment in Religions in America. Rank and salary are open.Religions in America is an interdisciplinary area of graduate study that investigates religious ideas, practices, institutions, and movements in colonial North America, the United States, and those of the broader hemisphere. The area brings together faculty and students with historical, sociological, ethnographic, literary, legal, demographic, comparative, and theoretical interests in American religion. The candidate for this position should be qualified to teach and direct research in American religious history broadly construed. Area of specialization, both in terms of religious traditions or movements, chronological periods, and disciplinary focus, is open. A coherent and creative agenda for research and publication, and capacity for intellectual leadership, are essential.The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the academic study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in 11 different areas of study, and master's level students in M.A. and M.Div. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a quarter system; in most cases that leaves one quarter open for research in residence (in addition to summers free for scholarship). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

• Review of candidates will commence on September 1, 2014. Application should be made online, at http://tinyurl.com/kgeu3cj.

University of Chicago (IL) - Theology

The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Theology. Academic theology at Chicago represents a critical conversation among historical, philosophical, constructive and ethical forms of inquiry into religious thought. We seek a scholar whose work focuses on contemporary theology, and whose research and teaching interests may include such topics as theology and culture, theology and race/ethnicity, global theologies, theology and gender, political theologies, and post-modern theologies, as rooted in particular historical and religious traditions. Candidates should be able to contribute constructively to the disciplined conversations that constitute the academic study of religion, as situated within the wider intellectual conversation of the University.

The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the academic study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in 11 different areas of study, and master's level students in M.A. and M.Div. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a quarter system; in most cases that leaves one quarter open for research in residence (in addition to summers free for scholarship).

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will commence on September 1, 2014. Application should be made online, at http://tinyurl.com/lj6f8b2.  

University of Colorado Boulder (CO) - Islam

The University of Colorado Boulder seeks a scholar of Islam for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies to begin August 2015. Candidates are expected to have command of the classical texts of Islamic religion as well as competence in the study of religious thought and practice. Candidates must possess a record or promise of scholarly publishing, relevant linguistic proficiency, and a Ph.D. prior to appointment. Also essential is a demonstrated ability to teach theoretical and comparative topics in the academic study of religion. The normal teaching load is four courses annually distributed between the Department's Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts course offerings. Salary, research support, and benefits are competitive. The University of Colorado Boulder is an AAU member institution with a strong commitment to the liberal arts tradition and an emphasis on broad interdisciplinary teaching and research.

• Applicants must apply online at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #F01646 to create and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, CV, graduate school transcripts, samples of publications, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, sample syllabi, and at least three letters of recommendation. For inquiries about this position, please contact Professor Brian Catlos at Brian.Catlos@colorado.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

University of Notre Dame (IN) - Moral Theology/Christian Ethics

The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame seeks applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in Moral Theology / Christian Ethics with a focus on bioethics. Appointment will be made at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, to begin in August of 2015. The position is part of the University's Initiative on Adult Stem Cell Research and Ethics (http://adultstemcell.nd.edu) and the newly created Center for Adult Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with expertise in the ethics of scientific or biomedical research and an interest in contributing to this initiative. A strong background in one of the sciences is a further desirable feature. In all cases a record or demonstrated promise of excellence in teaching and research is required. The successful candidate will also be sympathetic to the mission of the University of Notre Dame, which seeks a distinctive educational and scholarly excellence that is founded on its Catholic identity. Information about Notre Dame is available at http://www.nd.edu. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women and members of under-represented ethnic groups.

• Review of applications will begin on October 6, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Professor J. Matthew Ashley, Chair, Department of Theology. Submission should be made electronically to theodept@nd.edu.

University of Notre Dame (IN) - Systematic Theology

The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in systematic theology at the rank of assistant professor. While broad familiarity with the field of contemporary systematic theology is a must, the successful candidate will have particular expertise in the field of ecclesiology. Besides aptitude for high-level research and writing, a successful candidate will show evidence of ability to teach a range of subjects within systematic theology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will also be sympathetic to the mission of the University of Notre Dame, which seeks a distinctive educational and scholarly excellence that is founded on its Catholic identity. Information about Notre Dame is available at http://www.nd.edu. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women and members of under-represented ethnic groups.

• Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Professor J. Matthew Ashley, Chair, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Electronic submission is encouraged: theodept@nd.edu.

University of Notre Dame (IN) - Patristics (Senior Position)

The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a senior (tenured) position in Patristics for an appointment beginning in the Fall semester of 2015. The successful candidates will be sympathetic to the mission of the University of Notre Dame, which seeks a distinctive educational and scholarly excellence founded on its Catholic identity. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women and members of under-represented ethnic groups. The University particularly seeks candidates who demonstrate excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Information about Notre Dame is available at http://www.nd.edu.

• Please submit letter of application and CV to Professor J. Matthew Ashley, Chair, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Electronic submissions are welcome, at theodept@nd.edu.
• Review of applications will begin on August 18, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

University of Pennsylvania (PA) - Religion and Gender in Asia

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Religion and Gender in Asia. Regional and religious areas of specialization are open, and the committee welcomes applicants from a broad range of sub-specializations within the study of gender (including but not limited to the study of the body and embodiment, feminism, health, monasticism, queer theory, ritual studies and women’s studies). The successful candidate for this new faculty position should have a compelling and original research agenda and a commitment to pursue it within the interdisciplinary framework offered by the Department of Religious Studies, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the wider University. Recent Graduates are particularly welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will participate in the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching mission. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a semester system. The University of Pennsylvania is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.

• Interested candidates should apply at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/265 and submit a letter of application, CV, statement of research, writing sample, and the contact information for three individuals who will be asked by the University to submit a letter of recommendation. The Department will begin reviewing applications on October 15th, 2014. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

University of Pennsylvania (PA) - Religious Studies and Material/Visual Culture

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of Religious Studies and Material/Visual Culture. The search committee is especially interested in Material/Visual Culture specialists with research experience in Africa and the African Diaspora, Asia, Latin America, or the Middle East. Time period and sub-specialization are open. The successful candidate for this new faculty position should have a compelling and original research agenda and a commitment to pursue it within the interdisciplinary framework offered by the Department of Religious Studies, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the wider University. Recent Graduates are particularly welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will participate in the departments undergraduate and graduate teaching mission. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a semester system. The University of Pennsylvania is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.

• Interested candidates should apply at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/264 and submit a letter of application, CV, statement of research, writing sample, and the contact information for three individuals who will be asked by the University to submit a letter of recommendation. The Department will begin reviewing applications on October 15th, 2014. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

• --This description is pretty close to last year's search, and I don't see any new asst profs on the dept webpage (yet?).  So did last year's search fall through? 

University of St. Thomas (MN) - Christian-Muslim Dialogue

The University of St. Thomas invites applications for full-time tenure-track position (rank open) in the Theology Department with teaching responsibilities and responsibility for co-directing the Department's Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center.

The teaching load of two courses per semester involves some combination of the following: a first-level course, The Christian Theological Tradition (historically structured and centered on select primary texts); second-level courses based on academic interest; and, third-level theologically based interdisciplinary courses. Please consult our website for more information on the three-level structure of our curriculum: http://www.stthomas.edu/theology.

The Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center, inspired by Catholic teaching from Nostra aetate to Evangelii gaudium, sponsors programs and serves as a resource for the University community and for Muslim-Christian relations in the Twin Cities area. The Center has also sponsored national and international dialogues. Please consult our website for more information: http://www.stthomas.edu/mcdc.

Applicants should be able to represent the Christian and Catholic perspective in Muslim-Christian dialogue. They thus should have extensive knowledge of the Catholic tradition, be able to engage issues of Catholic theology, have strong knowledge of Islam (some competence in Arabic is desirable but not required), experience in Muslim-Christian dialogue, be interested in interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and be committed both to excellence in undergraduate teaching and ongoing research in their field. Preferred candidates have earned doctorate and teaching experience. ABD's with a close completion date will be considered.

• To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by October 31, 2014. Please upload letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available). Please send graduate school transcripts, three reference letters or contact information for three references (references will be contacted only after the candidate has given permission), and direct any questions to Dr. Bernard Brady, Theology Department Chair, bvbrady@stthomas.edu, University of St. Thomas, JRC 153, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105.
• Link to Apply: http://www.Click2Apply.net/hq5q67f

Vanderbilt University (TN) - Religions of the American South

The Department of Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University seeks to make an appointment in Religions of the American South. Rank is Assistant Professor tenure-track. The ideal candidate will be able to address the complex and widely variable nature of the religious traditions of the South with a special consideration of the African-American religious experience and the multiple cultural and religious environments in which that was shaped. We encourage candidates who can place the religions of the South in their larger American and transnational contexts, whether the role of diasporic traditions from Africa and the Caribbean, Pentecostalism, Evangelical Protestantism, or Catholicism; similarly the connections to Islamic and even Hindu and Native American traditions, or other formative contexts, such as movements of social and political protest. While the specialization, historical period, and methodological approaches are open, the candidate must engage fundamental issues of the study of religion and culture. Command of appropriate languages commensurate to an advanced research agenda is required. 

The successful candidate will teach both introductory and advanced classes in the field; normal course load is generally four per year. Qualified candidates should be prepared to mentor graduate students and teach advanced courses in the methodologies appropriate to the study of religion in the Graduate Department of Religion’s field of Historical and Critical Theories of Religion (HACTOR). PhD must be in-hand before the beginning of the Fall 2015 term.

Please submit a letter of application, research statement, and assessment of teaching (if available), transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (or standard university graduate student placement dossier), and a brief writing sample that best reflects your research interests. 

Electronic Submission is preferred; send materials to: RLSTjobs@Vanderbilt.edu. For hard copy submission, send to: Tony K. Stewart, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, ATT: Religions of the South Search Committee, Vanderbilt University, VU Box #351585 [301 Garland Hall], 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235-1585 USA

• Review of applications will begin on Wednesday 01 October 2014 and remain open until the position is successfully filled.

Villanova University (PA) - History of Spirituality

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the history of spirituality at the rank of assistant professor. The candidate has expertise in the spiritual traditions and practices of the early modern period and extensive competency in the Catholic spiritual tradition. We are particularly interested in approaches that engage methodologies of "lived religion" and material culture and in scholars of any major non-Catholic tradition who are able to engage in conversations across and among traditions and periods.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Job Requirements: Candidates should hold a doctorate by the time of the appointment, August 2015. Publication, research, teaching, and service records should be commensurate with experience.

• Review of complete applications begins September 15, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. For information about Villanova University and the Department, please consult http://www1-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com/villanova/artsci/theology.html. This position is contingent upon final administrative approval. Direct inquiries to trsearch2@villanova.edu. To apply, submit all material electronically at https://jobs-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com.

Villanova University (PA) - Interfaith and Interreligious Studies

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position in interfaith and interreligious studies at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate has expertise in at least one non-Christian religious tradition and competency in Catholic Christian theology. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with teaching and research interests in areas such as world religions (also as lived in the USA, e.g., immigrant religion), comparative theology, religious pluralism, and interfaith dialogue.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Job Requirements: Candidates should hold a doctorate by the time of the appointment, August 2015. Publication, research, teaching, and service records should be commensurate with experience.

• Review of complete applications begins September 15, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. For information about Villanova University and the Department, please consult http://www1-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com/villanova/artsci/theology.html. Direct inquiries to trsearch1@villanova.edu. To apply, submit all material electronically at https://jobs-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com. A complete application includes: letter of interest, current resume, writing sample, transcripts (unofficial copies), statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of reference. Letters of reference can be submitted directly and confidentially by the reviewer who will receive an email with instructions ONLY ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. If chosen as a finalist, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview.

Villanova University (PA) - Religious and Theological Education

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position in religious and theological education at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate will have expertise in the field of religious/theological education, including outcomes and evidence-based educational practices, curriculum development, and assessment in higher education. He/she also will have competency in pastoral studies or another area of studies that complements the Department's research and teaching focus on "faith engaging culture".

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

The person who fills the position should hold a doctorate by the time of the appointment, August 2015. He/she will have a rigorous research agenda and perform service to the Department, College, and the University. Publication, research, teaching, and service records should be commensurate with experience.

• Review of complete applications begins September 15, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. For information about Villanova University and the Department, please consult http://www1-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com/villanova/artsci/theology.html. This position is contingent upon final administrative approval. Direct inquiries to trsearch3@villanova.edu. To apply, submit all material electronically at https://jobs-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com

Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - Islamic Studies

The Department of Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (JINELC) at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track position in Islamic Studies at the rank of assistant professor. A Ph.D. in a core area of Islamic Studies by August 1, 2015, is required. Candidates must have a strong grounding in classical Islamic texts and traditions and a serious interest in their connections to and interrelations with other cultures and traditions. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic is a prerequisite. The ability to traverse disciplinary boundaries and an understanding of later and contemporary developments in Muslim cultures and societies are highly desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate survey courses and more advanced, specialized topics, and to participate in the Religious Studies program and curriculum. Possible areas of specialization might include, but are not limited to, Qur'anic studies, Islamic law, religious thought and practices, and cultural interactions. All faculty are expected to teach, conduct research, write for publication, advise students, and take part in university service.

• Applications are accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by November 1, 2014. Send application materials to Prof. Hayrettin Yucesoy / JINELC, Box 1121 / Washington University in St. Louis / One Brookings Drive / St. Louis, MO 63130. Washington University is an AA/EOE and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity og its faculty.

Whitman College (WA) - Religion (pref. Judaism)

The Religion department at Whitman College is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Religion, effective August, 2015, who will join us in our ongoing development of an innovative, transdisciplinary program. The field of specialization is open, but we are seeking someone whose work complements that of the existing faculty in the department without duplicating it; see: http://www.whitman.edu/academics/courses-of-study/religion. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in Judaism. Ph.D. in a relevant field is required; because we are a department focused on the non-confessional, comparative study of religion, an advanced degree or significant, graduate-level experience in Religious Studies is required. The successful candidate will also offer courses that contribute to the College's general education requirements. The standard annual teaching load is five-courses. The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching.

To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click "Faculty" and "Assistant Professor of Religion".

• Deadline: September 15, 2014.
• Also posted at Jewish Studies 2014-2015

Williams College (MA) - Islam

The Department of Religion at Williams College seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in the study of Islam, beginning in the fall of 2015. The area of specialization is open, and we would especially welcome a candidate whose research or teaching addresses issues of gender or sexuality. We also seek a candidate whose theoretical and methodological approaches complement those of other faculty in the department. Candidates will be expected to develop courses in their areas of specialization and periodically to teach the theory and methods survey and senior seminar for the department.  Ph.D. should be in hand or expected by September 2015.

• Please submit a letter of application, c.v., summary of current research, short description of suggested courses and teaching vision, and three letters of reference by October 1, 2014. Cover letters should speak to your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.  All materials should be addressed to Professor Jason Josephson, Chair, Department of Religion and must be submitted through Interfolio. Follow this link to apply for the position: https://apply.interfolio.com/25648.  Fax and e-mail applications will not be accepted.

Williams College (MA)  - Religions of the Americas

The Department of Religion at Williams College seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in Religions of the Americas, beginning in the fall of 2015. We seek someone with expertise in non-Christian Native American traditions and/or Afro-Diasporic traditions (such as Lukumí/Santería, Candomble, or Vodou). Within the Americas, geographical area of specialization is open. We invite specialists who look at a particular region or examine transnational connections throughout the American hemisphere (including North, Central, South America and the Caribbean). We particularly welcome candidates who focus on the Americas before 1900. An ability to teach American Christianity is appreciated, but not required.

Candidates may specialize in a range of disciplinary methodologies, but their approach to the study of religion should complement those of other faculty in the department. Candidates will be expected to develop courses in their areas of specialization and periodically to teach the theory and methods survey and senior seminar for the department. Ph.D. should be in hand or expected by September 2015.

• Please submit a letter of application, c.v., summary of current research, short description of suggested courses and teaching vision, and three letters of reference by October 1, 2014. Cover letter should speak to your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.  All materials should be addressed to Professor Jason Josephson, Chair, Department of Religion and must be submitted through Interfolio.   Follow this link to apply for the position: https://apply.interfolio.com/25655.  Fax and e-mail applications will not be accepted.

Yale-NUS College (SGP) - Rev. Yap Lim Hao Chair in Comparative Religious Studies

Yale-NUS College, a collaboration between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Yale University, invites applications for an endowed Chair in the comparative study of religions: the Rev. Yap Lim Hao Chair.

The successful applicant will be a senior scholar of international standing, specializing in one or more of the world's religious traditions, with a distinguished research record, a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship, and an equally strong commitment to institution-building and to undergraduate education, including teaching in the College Common Curriculum. An ongoing research program that incorporates undergraduates would be highly desirable.

For information about the curriculum, please see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum.

Salary, benefits, and leave policies will be competitive at an international level. Yale-NUS College is committed to supporting faculty research through various grants, research and travel allowances.

• Review of applications will begin August 1, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be made to the Search Committee Chair, Jane Jacobs, Division Director of Social Sciences, and Professor of Social Sciences, yale-nus.college@yale.edu or see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg. The College values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. For additional information about Yale-NUS College and the faculty hiring process, including submission guidelines, and to apply, we invite you to our web site at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/YaleNUS

Yale University (CT) - East Asian Buddhism

YALE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES intends to make a tenure-track appointment in the field of East Asian Buddhism beginning July 1, 2015, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications are invited and welcome from scholars with research specialties in pre-modern Chinese and/or Japanese Buddhism. Expert knowledge of Japanese and Chinese required and a familiarity with Sanskrit desired. A PhD or equivalent degree at the time of hire is required. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities. A letter of application describing your research, a c.v., a two-page dissertation abstract, a chapter-length writing sample, a syllabus for an introductory undergraduate course, "East Asian Buddhism," and three letters of reference should be submitted on-line at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Yale/RLST.

• The review of applications will begin December 1, 2014.