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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Demographics
ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 13

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc) 15

Assistant Professor: 2

Associate Professor:

Full Professor:

Search Committee Member:

Lurker:

Faculty "Job Coach":

TOTAL: 31 (as of Aug 11, 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: 2

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: 2

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)

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.

===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: [mailto:i-leder.tors@hum.ku.dk 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.

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.

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.

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

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 [mailto:religion@northwestern.edu. religion@northwestern.edu.]

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: [mailto:facultysearches@plts.edu 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 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.

University of California, Santa Barbara (CA) - Social Scientific Study of Religion
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 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: [mailto:theodept@nd.edu 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 [mailto:theodept@nd.edu 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?

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

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

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.