Religious Studies 2012-2013

Page for Academic Position in Religious Studies that begin in Fall 2013 or later.

Please list advertised positions, with updates as they occur, including acknowledgments of receipt, phone interviews, campus interviews, and offers. Listing the names of those hired is a violation of privacy.

See Also: Biblical Studies 2012-2013 and Jewish Studies 2012-2013  (and Last Year's PAGE: Religious Studies 2011-2012)

Related Sites: Religious Studies on Academic Room

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Demographics
ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 3

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc): 6

Assistant Professor:

Associate Professor:

Full Professor:

Search Committee:

Lurker: 1

Faculty "Job Coach":

TOTAL: 11 <- update the total!

Fields of Study: (feel free to add your field if it isn't represented below)
American Religion(s): 2

Ancient Near East:

Anthropology of Religion:

Asian Religions-Buddhism: 1

Asian Religions-Chinese/Japanese:

Asian Religions-Hinduism:

Christianity-Early: 3

Christianity-Medieval:

Christianity-Modern/Ethics:

Christianity-Global:

Islam:

Islamic ethics:

Judaism:

Philosophy of Religion:

Sociology of Religion:

South Asian Religion:

Theology: 5

TOTAL: 11

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: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1556.

Duke University Divinity School - Asst. or Assoc. Professor of New Testament

 * Deadline: Sept. 1 2012
 * Also posted at Biblical Studies 2012-2013

Duke University Divinity School - Asst. Professor of Old Testament

 * Deadline: Sept. 1 2012
 * Also posted at Biblical Studies 2012-2013

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 dean@gts.edu. Visit us on the web at http://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.

Interdenominational Theological Center - Philosophy/Theology (Open Rank)

 * Open rank position in philosophy and theology. Anticipated to begin in January 2013.
 * Ad at CHE (moved from 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)

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 http://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 http://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 http://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 http://www.smu.edu/Perkins/FacultyAcademics/FacultyOpenings.

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 http://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 http://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.

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.

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.