Religious Studies 2012-2013

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ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 12

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc): 12

Assistant Professor: 2

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Full Professor:

Search Committee:

Lurker: 1

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TOTAL: 27 <- update the total!

Fields of Study: (feel free to add your field if it isn't represented below)
American Religion(s): 4

Ancient Near East: 1

Anthropology of Religion:

Asian Religions-Buddhism: 3

Asian Religions-Chinese/Japanese:

Asian Religions-Hinduism:

Christianity-Early: 5

Christianity-Medieval:

Christianity-Early Modern/Modern: 1

Christianity-Modern/Ethics: 1

Christianity-Global:

Intercultural Studies:

Islam: 10

Judaism:

Philosophy of Religion: 1

Sociology of Religion:

South Asian Religions: 2

Theology: 6

TOTAL: 34

Baylor University - George W. Truett Theological Seminary - Practical Theology

 * Assistant to Full Professor of Practical Theology
 * The position requires teaching seminary level courses in Practical Theology. The area of specialization is open (e.g., congregational studies, family ministry, homiletics, pastoral care, and youth ministry). Requirements for the position may also include teaching Doctor of Ministry seminars and supervising Doctor of Ministry students. The successful candidate will begin teaching responsibilities in August of 2013.
 * Candidates must hold the Ph.D. degree. They must possess ministry experience and be committed to the Baptist tradition with evidence of active involvement in the life of a congregation. They should also have a calling to educate students for ministry in practical theology and demonstrate academic credentials and a commitment to collegiality. Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level and a record of academic publications will be highly valued.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012 and will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Catholic Theological Union, Chicago - Catholic Theological Ethics- Rank Open

 * Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, invites applications for a full time faculty position in Catholic Theological Ethics, preferably with a specialization in medical and sexual ethics, and /or related ethics areas.
 * Review of applications will begin September 1, 2012.

=== Colgate University - Director of the Study of the Great Religions of the World and Director of Chapel House ===
 * The successful candidate will hold a position in an academic department (e.g. Religion, Philosophy, Asian Studies, East Asian Languages and Literatures) with a half-time teaching load. Candidates should have scholarly expertise in The Study, Pedagogy, and Practices of Contemplative Traditions, and Inter-religious Dialogue. Ph.D., Th.D., or the equivalent and teaching expertise in religious studies is required but rank and academic specialization are open.
 * Preliminary interviews will take place at the American Academy of Religion meetings in Chicago, November 17-20, 2012 and by Skype. Review of candidates will begin on October 31, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Letter of interest, vita and supporting materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1556.

===College of the Holy Cross - Religion in the Americas===
 * Full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 2013.
 * Preferred applicants will have specific expertise in one or more of the following areas: religion in the New World, African or African-derived religions in the Americas, Native American religions. The position is open to all scholars whose methodological competencies are represented in the academic study of religion: historians of religion, ethnographers, and theologians are all encouraged to apply.
 * Please submit a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, statement on teaching, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to www.interfolio.com/apply/14015. Applications are due by October 15.

Colorado College - Global Christianities

 * The Colorado College Religion Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in Global Christianity/ies beginning in the fall of 2013. We seek a promising scholar of religion trained in anthropological or sociological methodologies, with broad knowledge of Christian traditions and specialization in one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Candidates should be familiar with theoretical issues in the study of religion, and training in race and ethnic studies, gender studies, and/or post-colonial studies is desirable. The successful candidate will teach an introduction to Christianity and specialized courses in his or her fields, and will supervise senior theses. Please note that this position is not in New Testament, Early Christianity or Missiology.
 * Letters of application should explain teaching experience and research interests in detail. Complete dossier must include letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, sample syllabi, and graduate transcripts. Application deadline is October 15, 2012. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AAR/SBL Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, November 17-20, 2012.

=== Columbia University - Islam ===
 * The Department of Religion at Columbia University invites applications for an assistant professor appointment in the study of Islam. Area of research and teaching specialization is open and may include, for example, any of the following: theology, law, anthropology, media studies, gender, philosophy, history, psychology, or material culture. Candidates should exhibit familiarity with religious studies theory and methodology. Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research and teaching is necessary. Ph.D. required by the time of appointment.
 * Date Review Begins: 10-31-2012

General Theological Seminary - Early and Medieval Church

 * Professor of the History of the Early and Medieval Church. The position is open to all ranks and is a tenure track position. The appointee will take up his or her duties on July 1, 2013. Applicants must demonstrate significant scholarly achievement in either the history of the Church in late Antiquity or the Medieval period.
 * Please send letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by September 15, 2012 to: Dr. Patrick Malloy at [mailto:dean@gts.edu dean@gts.edu]. Visit us on the web at www.gts.edu

=== Hartford Seminary - Professor of Islamic Law and Ethics / Director of the Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations===
 * The appointment begins in fall 2013.
 * Rank is at the Associate level or above; Ph.D. or Th.D. is required.
 * Review of applications will begin on 15 September 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Indiana University Bloomington - Modern or Contemporary Islam

 * Tenure-track position in the Department of Religious Studies at the rank of assistant professor in Modern (1800-present) or Contemporary Islam.
 * Possible areas of specialization include Islam in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, or the Americas. Applicants should also demonstrate engagement with wider issues in the study of religion.
 * Deadline for applications: Monday, October 1, 2012.
 * Applicants should anticipate the possibility of a preliminary interview at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Chicago.

Indiana University Bloomington - Early Christianity

 * Tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor rank in Early Christianity.
 * Teaching obligations will extend from introductory courses in New Testament to upper-level undergraduate courses, and graduate training at the master's and doctoral levels.
 * Deadline for applications: Monday, October 1, 2012.
 * Applicants should anticipate the possibility of a preliminary interview at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Chicago.
 * Also posted at Biblical Studies 2012-2013

Interdenominational Theological Center - Philosophy/Theology (Open Rank)

 * Open rank position in philosophy and theology. Anticipated to begin in January 2013.
 * Ad at CHE (also posted at Religious Studies 2011-2012)
 * Received email acknowledging application, stating that review would begin in July and some level of decision made by October (7/5)

Lafayette College - Asst. Professor - Islamic Religion and Cultures

 * Lafayette College announces a tenure-track position, beginning fall 2013, for a scholar with expertise in Islamic religion and cultures. In addition to teaching courses in his/her area of specialization, the successful candidate will teach world religions and other Religious Studies courses, and make a contribution to the College's interdisciplinary programs.
 * Applicants should upload a letter of application, C.V., short writing sample, and teaching portfolio, and arrange for academic transcripts and three confidential letters of reference to be uploaded to religion.lafayette.edu/job-opportunities by Oct. 8, 2012.

Loyola Marymount University - Catholic Theology in a Global Context

 * Loyola Marymount University, Department of Theological Studies, announces a tenure-track faculty position in Catholic Theology in a Global Context at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin in the Fall Semester, 2013.
 * The Department seeks candidates with substantive training in Catholic systematic theology and whose work engages the concerns of the global Catholic Church. Catholic theology in a global context is attentive to the complex dynamics among local, national, regional, and global communities. Possible areas of focus include: mission and evangelization, inculturation, global unity and local church, politics and Catholicism, ecumenical and interreligious encounter, spirituality, gender and sexuality, and justice and liberation. Expertise in the Catholic churches of the “global South” (e.g., Asia, Africa, Latin America, or the Caribbean) is particularly desirable.
 * The position involves teaching in the University Core, the Theological Studies Major and Minor programs, and the Master of Arts programs in Theology and Pastoral Theology. Applicants must show promise of excellence in both teaching and research. Experience with engaged scholarship and learning among diverse communities is desired. The Ph.D. or equivalent is required.
 * Interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interest, a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts by October 15, 2012 to Dr. Tracy Sayuki Tiemeier, Chair of Catholic Theology in a Global Context Search Committee, Department of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90045. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion annual meeting in Chicago. Applicants who will not be at the meeting may be requested to have online video interviews.
 * Loyola Marymount University, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote a diverse University community. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
 * Ad posted at AAR.

Loyola Marymount University - Theological Ethics

 * Loyola Marymount University, Department of Theological Studies, announces a tenure-track faculty position in Theological Ethics at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin in the Fall Semester, 2013. Applicants should have expertise in Catholic Social Ethics, especially the “common good tradition” as articulated in Catholic social teaching and in dialogue with the wider debate about justice theories, church and politics, and theology and the public realm. Additionally, engagement with one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: gender and sexuality; globalization, immigration, ethnicity, and culture; ethics of peace and just war theory; economics and environmental sustainability.
 * Candidates should have a strong commitment to the University mission. In addition to undergraduate major and minor programs, the Department offers Master of Arts degrees in Theology and Pastoral Theology. The Department seeks candidates who are supportive of interdisciplinarity and can articulate an understanding of how social ethical issues can be framed in a highly diverse cultural and religious context. Candidates must show promise and/or a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Experience with engaged scholarship and learning among diverse communities is desired. The Ph.D. or equivalent is required.
 * Interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interest, a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts by October 15, 2012 to Dr. Roberto Dell’Oro, Chair of Ethics Search Committee, Department of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90045. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion annual meeting in Chicago. Applicants who will not be at the meeting may be requested to have online video interviews.
 * Loyola Marymount University, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote a diverse University community. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information).
 * Ad posted at AAR.

Marquette University - Professor of Greek and Byzantine Theology (Open Rank)

 * The Department of Theology invites applications at open rank (assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor) for a tenured/tenure track position in Greek patristic and Byzantine theology beginning Fall 2013. Additional expertise in one or more of the following is highly desired: Syriac or Arabic Christianity, Orthodox theology, or Eastern Christian monasticism.
 * Must be able and willing to teach the undergraduate introductory theology course in addition to other graduate and undergraduate teaching and have demonstrated potential for excellent teaching. Teaching load: 3/2 for assistant and associate professors; 2/2 for full professors. Must be research-productive, service-responsive, and supportive of the Jesuit and Catholic identity of Marquette University.
 * Open until filled. All applications for this position must be initiated through Marquette University's electronic recruiting system at: careers.marquette.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53958.

Miami University of Ohio - Islam / Comparative Religion

 * Tenure track assistant professor in the culture and history of Islam, to teach courses in Comparative Religion.
 * The successful candidate must be sufficiently trained in classical Arabic to teach courses in Islamic sacred texts, and be familiar with the theories and methods of Comparative Religion. Teaching responsibilities will include courses that introduce students to the study of religion, in addition to courses specifically on Islam. The specific area of research is open to any aspect or geographical area of Islam.
 * Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendations to Stephen Nimis, Department of Comparative Religion, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Electronic submissions are welcome to nimissa@muohio.edu. Screening of applications begins November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Ohio State University - Religion and Culture

 * Open rank, tenure track
 * Department of Comparative Studies
 * The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated expertise in at least one major religious tradition, language area and historical period, as well as an ability to bridge between one or more other concentrations in our department. Candidates working on religion and sexuality, religion and American studies, religion and politics, and religion and science are particularly encouraged to apply. We also welcome candidates who can work with other programs and departments at Ohio State, such as Classics; History; South Asian Studies; Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies; and others.
 * Applicants should hold a doctorate in hand by the time of appointment, August 2013. A letter of intent, along with three letters of recommendation and curriculum vitae should be sent to the following address by November 1, 2012.

Otterbein University - Assistant Professor of World Religions

 * The Department of Religion and Philosophy at Otterbein University, a comprehensive liberal arts institution in the suburban Columbus area, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 2013. Responsibilities: the expected teaching load for this position is six courses, distributed over a two-term academic year with a J-Term between the semesters. In addition to teaching courses in Religious Studies, the successful candidate will be required to teach in the Integrative Studies Program with opportunities to teach a Freshman Year Seminar and in the Senior Year Experience Program. There is a one-course reduction for each of the first two years in exchange for participating in new faculty mentoring programs. Qualifications: Ph.D. in religion with demonstrated excellence in teaching and dedication to scholarship as well as a commitment to a broad-based liberal arts education. The ideal candidate will be a generalist in world religions with expertise in Eastern religions and philosophies and the ability to teach Islam. Otterbein is seeking candidates interested in teaching diverse and talented student populations.
 * Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, three letters of reference, and teaching portfolio (including a teaching statement, areas of teaching interest, syllabi and teaching evaluations) to: Dr. Paul Eisenstein, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Otterbein University, 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH USA 43081. Email submissions: [mailto:academicjobs@otterbein.edu academicjobs@otterbein.edu ]. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 1, 2012. Skype interviews will be conducted in November. Visit us at http://www.otterbein.edu/careers for further information.
 * Ad posted at AAR.

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary - Ethics

 * Open Rank, Tenure Track
 * Candidates should have demonstrated academic strength in one or more of the following: social ethics, gender/sexuality ethics, race and ethnic ethics, business/professional ethics or interreligious ethics.
 * Position begins Fall 2013
 * Application Deadline Oct. 15th
 * Ad Posted at AAR

Princeton University - Postdoctoral Fellowships

 * Ad posted at AAR - see Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2012-13 for full details and updates.

Saint Louis University - Systematic/Constructive Theology

 * Saint Louis University, a Jesuit Catholic institution dedicated to education, research, healthcare and service, seeks applicants for a position at the rank of Assistant or Associate professor in Systematic/Constructive Theology. Successful candidates will be well-versed in the Roman Catholic tradition and be research active in one or more areas of the discipline. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
 * Deadline for receipt of applications is September 5, 2012. All applications must be made online at jobs.slu.edu and must include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one sample of scholarly work, and a sample course syllabus. Please have three letters of reference sent by mail to Dr. Jay Hammond, Chairperson, Department of Theological Studies, Saint Louis University, 3800 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108-3414. Email recommendations sent to [mailto:theology@slu.edu theology@slu.edu].
 * The posting on the AAR Employment Center site has the deadline as October 1, 2012

=== Saint Louis University - Comparative Theology/Religious Studies (East Asian/Buddhist) ===
 * Saint Louis University, a Jesuit Catholic institution dedicated to education, research, healthcare and service, announces a tenure-track, assistant professor position for a specialist in Comparative Theology/Religious Studies primary language competence in East Asian/Buddhist religious texts. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
 * The Department of Theological Studies seeks applicants who can enter into conversation with colleagues in Theological Studies. Candidates whose background allows them to address questions of inter-religious relations e.g., Buddhist-Christian/Daoist/Confucian/Shinto, will receive special consideration.
 * Deadline for receipt of applications will be Wednesday, September 5, 2012. All applications must be made online at jobs.slu.edu and must include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one sample of scholarly work, and a sample course syllabus. Please have three letters of reference sent by mail to Dr. Jay Hammond, Chairperson, Department of Theological Studies, Saint Louis University, 3800 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108-3414. Email recommendations sent to [mailto:theology@slu.edu theology@slu.edu]. Top candidates will be interviewed by invitation only at AAR/SBL in Chicago.

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology - Moral Theology

 * Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology invites applications for a continuing-appointment-track position in Moral Theology in its graduate degree programs, beginning August 2013. Area of specialization is open. AOC should include sexual, medical, and social ethics. Rank and salary will be determined on the basis of academic credentials, publication record, and experience. Applicants should hold an STD, STL, or PhD in theology or religious studies (ABD considered) and be thoroughly conversant with and committed to the Catholic moral tradition. Familiarity with other ethical perspectives is desirable. Responsibilities include teaching five courses annually, advisement of students, and service on committees. Saint Meinrad offers faculty competitive salaries, generous support for professional development, and paid sabbaticals every fourth year.
 * Send curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Richard Stern, Moral Theology Search Committee, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, IN 47577. Applications will be accepted through October 6, 2012. The Mission of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology is the initial and ongoing formation of priests, permanent deacons, and lay ministers to minister together effectively in the service of the Roman Catholic Church. www.saintmeinrad.edu
 * Ad posted at AAR.

Southern Methodist University - Christian Theology

 * Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, seeks a faculty member in Christian Theology #050174. This is a full-time, tenured or tenure-eligible position, with rank open.
 * Position begins with the fall term of 2013. Apply online at www.interfolio.com/apply/11541. To ensure full consideration the application must be submitted by October 31, 2012, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
 * To view the full job description, visit our website at www.smu.edu/Perkins/FacultyAcademics/FacultyOpenings.

Southern Methodist University - History of Christianity

 * Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, seeks a faculty member in the History of Christianity #050255, with particular attention in early modern Christianity, preferably the Reformation Period. This is a full-time, tenured or tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant professor.
 * Position begins with the fall term of 2013. Apply online at www.interfolio.com/apply/11540 To ensure full consideration the application must be submitted by October 31, 2012, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
 * To view the full job description, visit our website at www.smu.edu/Perkins/FacultyAcademics/FacultyOpenings.

St. Thomas University (FL) - Christian Ethics

 * The School of Theology and Ministry at St. Thomas University seeks applicants for a full-time permanent position in Christian ethics at the rank of assistant or associate professor.
 * Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of recommendations sent to [mailto:facsearch@stu.edu facsearch@stu.edu] in MS Word or Adobe PDF format only. Review of applicants will begin October 4, 2012. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AAR convention in Chicago in November.

St. Thomas University (FL) - Pastoral Ministries

 * The School of Theology and Ministry at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL, seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in Pastoral Ministries at the rank of assistant professor for fall 2013.
 * Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of recommendations sent to [mailto:facsearch@stu.edu facsearch@stu.edu] in MS Word or Adobe PDF format only. Review of applicants will begin October 4, 2012. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AAR convention in Chicago in November.

University at Albany (SUNY) - Eastern Mediterranean Religion

 * The History Department of the University at Albany, SUNY, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level for a candidate whose research is focused on some aspect of religion in the Eastern Mediterranean (including the Balkans) from 600 to 1800 C.E., with scholarly proficiency in Greek and Arabic or Turkish. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the first half of a Western Civilization or World History survey, and upper level courses in Byzantine history, the history of Islam, and the history of the Middle East, as well as more specialized graduate seminars.
 * Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=34169
 * A review of applications will start on October 15, 2012 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented History 2012-13

University of California, Davis - Early Islam

 * Tenure-track faculty position in early Islam.
 * Research specialization within this area is open, and may include areas such as the formation of the discursive fields of jurisprudence, traditions, commentary, theology, or philosophy in the Islamic world, the production and early history of the Qur’an, the reception of classical literature in early Islamic culture, and/or the formation of Islam within the religious world of late antiquity; candidates with an interest in interdisciplinary work in areas already represented in the UC Davis program will be preferred. The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses in Qur’an, the history of Islam, and Religious Studies broadly conceived, as well as specialized courses in early Islam at the graduate level.
 * Applicants should submit a cover letter including a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, one publication or professional paper and three (3) letters of recommendation through the online application form found at: recruit.ucdavis.edu.
 * For full consideration applications should be received by October 15, 2012. The position is open until filled.

University of California at Santa Barbara - North American Religions

 * Tenure-track position in the history of North American Religions. Ph.D. in hand is expected at the time of appointment.
 * The successful candidate will have research expertise in the period between the Revolutionary and First World Wars and more general teaching expertise in American religious history.
 * To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the Chair of the Search Committee at: [mailto:americanreligionssearch@religion.ucsb.edu americanreligionssearch@religion.ucsb.edu]
 * Complete applications received by November 5, 2012 will receive full review.

University of Chicago Divinity School - 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, non-living realities, and ecosystems, environmental criticism, animal rights, food ethics, the ethics of consumption, etc.). The candidate must exhibit a broad knowledge of 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.
 * Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will commence on October 1, 2012. Application should be made online, at tinyurl.com/d5txyrm.

=== University of Chicago Divinity School - Professor of Theology (Open Rank) ===
 * Continuation of search run last year (see Religious Studies 2011-2012)
 * The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment in Theology. Rank and salary are open. Area of specialization is likewise open, but candidates should be able to contribute theologically to the disciplined conversations that constitute the academic study of religion. This means that candidates should be engaged in constructive, creative work that shapes the conversation in academic theology, that they should be critically conversant with the history of theology, and that their work should be situated within the wider intellectual conversation of the University.
 * The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research University. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in 10 different areas of study, and masters level students in M.A. and M.Div. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels.
 * Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Search has been extended into a second year; new review of candidates will commence on September 15, 2012.

University of Dublin, Trinity College - Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

 * Applications are invited for a five year appointment based in the Department of Religions and Theology, within the School of Religions, Theology and Ecumenics. Candidates should have a PhD in the following areas: classical authors in the study of religion, current debates on religion and modernity, individualisation of religious traditions, religious freedom as a human right, the origin of the world religions in the axial age, and/or the influence of monotheism on the cultural development of Europe and the West. The appointee will teach undergraduate courses from year 1-4 on methodology of and classical authors in the study of religion, on religion in secular society, and collaborate in postgraduate courses within the School. A demonstrable track record in, and current plan for, research activity is required at the intersection of religious studies, philosophy, sociology and theology. The person appointed will also be expected to contribute to administrative duties in the Department
 * Application Due Date: 12 Noon on Thursday 30th August 2012. Apply at jobs.tcd.ie.

University of Notre Dame - Assistant Professor of Liturgical Studies

 * The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Liturgical Studies at the rank of assistant professor.
 * While broad familiarity with the field of liturgical studies is a must, the successful candidate will have particular expertise in the field of sacramental theology and cognate fields, such as ritual studies.
 * 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 submissions are welcome, at [mailto:theodept@nd.edu theodept@nd.edu].
 * Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

University of San Diego - Comparative/Interreligious Theology

 * Open rank, tenure-track position in comparative or interreligious theology. The ideal candidate will have a broad training in Christian theology as well as significant graduate-level training in at least one other religious tradition.
 * To apply, go to www.sandiego.edu/hr/faculty, Job number I RC8263 , click on apply now and register as an applicant.
 * Applications should be complete by October 29, 2012. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AAR/SBL Annual Meetings Employment Center in Chicago, November 17-18, on a pre-arranged basis.

University of San Diego - Historical Theology/Church History

 * Open rank, tenure-track position for a theologian with expertise in historical theology and/or church history whose fields of particular specialization fall within the period from early Christianity through the end of the medieval period.
 * To apply, go to www.sandiego.edu/hr/faculty, Job number IRC8262, and register as an applicant.
 * Applications should be complete by October 29, 2012. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AAR/SBL Annual Meetings Employment Center in Chicago, November 17-18, on a pre-arranged basis.

University of South Carolina - Assistant Professor in Hinduism and South Asian Religions

 * The Department of Religious Studies at the University of South Carolina (www.cas.sc.edu/relg) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of South Asian Religions with special expertise in Hindu traditions to begin August 2013.
 * The research specialization is open in terms of historical period and disciplinary approach. The department seeks a scholar whose work demonstrates an engagement with theory and methods pertinent to the wider field of Religious Studies. Potential for scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching is required.
 * The candidate will be prepared to teach wide-ranging courses that deal with Hindu traditions and, to a lesser extent, other South Asian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. A readiness to teach about Islam in South Asia and Islam's relation to Hinduism is highly desirable. The candidate must possess research competence in at least one contemporary or classical South Asian language relevant to the study of Hindu traditions, and s/he must have the ability to communicate in a modern South Asian language. In addition, the candidate should be conversant with developments in Hinduism during the Colonial and Modern eras such as the social and political dimensions of Hinduism; interactions among South Asian religious traditions; changes tied to the influence of science, modernization, and globalization; and the Hindu diaspora.
 * To assure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2013 [assume "2012" is meant here].

University of Washington, Seattle - Islamic Studies & Classical Arabic

 * Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Islamic Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in September 2013.
 * Teaching duties will include but are not limited to large introductory courses in Islamic Studies. The selected candidate should have native or near-native fluency in Arabic, be prepared to contribute courses to the overall curriculum in Classical and Modern Standard Arabic, and be able to conduct instruction in Arabic in advanced classes, along with proficiency in a second language of Islamic cultural tradition. Candidates are expected to contribute to the diverse graduate programs in Near and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Washington. Those who possess some expertise in other disciplines (e.g., Comparative Religion, Anthropology, Women’s Studies, Comparative Literature, etc.) are also encouraged to apply.
 * Please send a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, three letters of recommendation, and samples of writing and publications, to [mailto:nelcdept@uw.edu nelcdept@uw.edu]. Review of applications will begin October, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at Arabic 2012-2013

University of Toronto Mississauga - South Asian Religious Literature

 * Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a tenure-stream position in South Asian Religious Literatures at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2013, by which time the candidate must hold a doctoral degree.
 * Strong candidates will conduct research with a comparative focus, have the requisite competence in the primary source language(s) of their research, and demonstrate expertise in the analysis of the religious, historical, literary, cultural, performative and/or ritual contexts of the materials they study.
 * Applicants with expertise in Bhakti, Sufi, Sant or similar literatures are especially encouraged to apply.


 * Interests that complement and enhance existing departmental strengths would be an asset.


 * Candidates must demonstrate evidence of excellence in and commitment to both research and teaching, with established or clear promise of distinguished publications in their field. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach a broad range of courses from the introductory to advanced levels about diverse aspects of South Asian Religious Literatures, contributing to the undergraduate program on the Mississauga campus, and will hold a graduate appointment at the Department for the Study of Religion on the St. George campus of the University of Toronto.


 * All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the link: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm (Position #1201023).


 * Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


 * Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2012, and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of academic writing, statement of research interests, all academic transcripts, and a teaching dossier (i.e. summaries of teaching evaluation for all courses taught; sample syllabi, assignments and tests; descriptions of teaching strategies and innovations, etc.). If you have any questions about this position, please contact historical.studies@utoronto.ca. The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply . Arrangements should be made for three letters of reference, at least one of which must comment on the applicant’s teaching abilities, to be submitted via email to the Chair at historical.studies@utoronto.ca. Please include the candidate’s name and “South Asian Search” in the subject line.


 * The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s largest university. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is one of the most fascinating, diverse and “livable ” places in the world.


 * The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

===Wake Forest University - African-American Religions===
 * Full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in African-American Religions, beginning Fall semester 2013.
 * The area of specialization could include ethnography of religion, religion and race, religion and culture, or theological studies. Demonstrated competence in theoretical and comparative issues in the academic study of religion is expected. Teaching responsibilities (nine courses over two years) should include African American Religious Experience, and the development of upper-level courses in the area of specialization.
 * For complete details and to apply, go to wakejobs.silkroad.com or call (336) 758-4700.
 * Applications must include a statement on teaching and research, CV, and a sampling of teaching evaluations. Candidates must also supply three letters of reference to be sent separately by their authors to [mailto:religionletters@wfu.edu religionletters@wfu.edu] (.pdf documents preferred, Word documents accepted).
 * All application materials are due by October 10, 2012. Only online applications will be accepted

Wheaton College (IL) - Assoc. or Full Professor of Theology

 * Associate Professor or Professor of Theology. The position is a full-time, tenure-track, graduate-level appointment that becomes available in July 2013.
 * Specialization in the area of systematic theology is required.
 * Applications will be received until the position is filled, with the submission deadline for initial review being August 15, 2012. Send letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Ann Gerber, Theology Search Committee, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593, or via email to [mailto:theology.search@wheaton.edu theology.search@wheaton.edu]. Application forms will be sent to promising candidates.
 * Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant.
 * Is the requirement to not dance even with spouse, parent, or offspring still going strong?

Wheaton College (IL) - Asst. Professor, Christian Formation and Ministry

 * The Christian Formation and Ministry Department at Wheaton College (IL) invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position beginning in the fall of 2013.
 * Please send cover letter, full curriculum vitae, and list of three references to Dr. Barrett McRay, Chair, Christian Formation and Ministry Department, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187 or email barrett.mcray@wheaton.edu. Application deadline is October 1, 2012.
 * Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant.

Xavier University - Catholic Systematic Theology

 * Tenure-track position in Roman Catholic Systematic Theology at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2013. Expertise in pastoral theology and/or ecclesiology is preferred. Knowledge of Latino/a theology or pastoral counseling is desired.
 * Preliminary interviews of select, qualified applicants will be conducted at the AAR meeting in Chicago in November of 2012. Candidates should submit application letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Sarah J. Melcher, Department of Theology, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-4442 or by e-mail to [mailto:systematictheo@xavier.edu systematictheo@xavier.edu]. To ensure consideration, materials must be received by October 15, 2012.

Yale University - Religious Studies

 * 14 August 2012: Noticed this today on the AAR webiste :


 * YALE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES intends to make a tenure-track appointment in the field of Religious Studies beginning July 1, 2013, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications are invited and welcome from scholars with research specialties in the anthropology, sociology or social-scientific study of religions who also possess demonstrated teaching proficiency in methods and theory in the study of religion.
 * Also in Chronicle: apply at https://academicjobsonline.org. The review of applications will begin October 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AAR annual meeting in Chicago, Nov 17-20, 2012.
 * This seems to be the same position that was advertized last year, but according to last year's wiki, the result was "offer made and accepted." Anyone know the story here?
 * Last year's hire does philosophy/ethics, and now they are looking for a social scientist.
 * The dept was going to do a second search this year in modern religion, but the hire from last year covers this area well, so the decision was to forgo looking for someone else for that. So the search is repeated in its original form, i.e. for someone who does method (with the tools of a social scientist rather than a constructive thinker).