Religious Studies 2013-2014

This page is for Academic Positions in Religious Studies that begin in 2014.

Last Year's Page: Religious Studies 2012-2013

See also: Biblical Studies 2013-2014 and Jewish Studies 2013-2014

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Demographics
ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 16

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc): 16

Assistant Professor: 4

Associate Professor:

Full Professor:

Search Committee:

Lurker:

Faculty "Job Coach":

TOTAL: 37<- update the total!

Fields of Study (feel free to add your field if it isn't represented below)
American Religion(s): 3

Ancient Near East:

Anthropology of Religion: 1

Asian Religions-Buddhism: 3

Asian Religions-Chinese/Japanese: 1

Asian Religions-Hinduism:

Asian Religions-Southeast Asia: 1

Christianity-Early: 5

Christianity-Medieval:

Christianity-Early Modern/Modern: 1

Christianity-Modern/Ethics:

Christianity-Global:

Ethics:

Hebrew Bible: 1

Intercultural Studies:

Islam: 4

Judaism: 1

New Testament: 2

Philosophy of Religion: 1

Practical Theology (Homiletics): 2

Religion and Literature: 2

Religion and History of Science:  1

Sociology of Religion:

South Asian Religions: 3

Theology: 3

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 site
 * SBL site
 * Chronicle of Higher Ed
 * HigherEdJobs.com
 * Inside Higher Ed
 * Agade Listserve (Jack Sasson)
 * H-Net

Azusa Pacific University - Theology and Ethics
The Azusa Pacific Graduate School of Theology seeks to make a full-time appointment in its Department of Theology and Ethics, to begin the 2014-15 academic school year. Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. and have expertise in areas of theology, ethics, and the interface of Christianity and culture. Candidates must be able to speak and write both in the English and Korean languages. Demonstrated ability in teaching and research at the graduate level is required. Rank is open.

The Graduate School of Theology is a seminary program with a Wesleyan heritage; it has a diverse faculty and student body. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, medical status, or status as a veteran.

The person holding this appointment will teach six courses per year in semester, intensive, and on-line formats, based upon a nine-month contract. The faculty office will be located in the Los Angeles Regional Center, where classes will be taught in Korean or English. Attendance is required at faculty meetings on the Azusa campus.

Faculty members are required to affirm Azusa Pacific University's Statement of Faith annually. The Statement of Faith along with other beliefs and values of the University may be found online in the category of "What We Believe"


 * Hire Date: Fall 2014. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Online App. Form: https://apufacultyjobs.silkroad.com/

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary - Peace Studies and Christian Social Ethics

 * This candidate will be expected to: Teach in the areas of Peace Studies and Christian Social Ethics [topic areas could include environment, power and anti-oppression analysis, economics, war and violence, conflict mediation, etc.]; Advocate appreciatively and critically for Anabaptist and Mennonite perspectives while being conversant with other viewpoints; Oversee Peace Studies activities at AMBS and assess curricular offerings; Utilize several modes of instruction including teaching in on-line environments; Advise and serve students as they progress toward completion of MA or MDiv degrees; Contribute to AMBS’s community life through scholarly research, regular worship, faculty committee assignments, community activities, and constituency assignments;
 * Terminal degree (Ph.D.) with interdisciplinary competence in peace studies (or related social science disciplines) and Christian theology or social ethics; Post-secondary teaching experience preferred; International and cross-cultural experience of significant duration required; Passion for the church as a witness to the centrality of peace and justice in the gospel of Jesus Christ; Capacity to inspire the church by communicating the importance of peace studies for its mission; Integration of personal commitments to peace and justice, spiritual practices that sustain that commitment, and scholarly analysis of peace studies and social ethics; Ability to communicate well in face-to-face and on-line teaching environments and to inspire student learning
 * Send a curriculum vitae; a letter indicating interest, availability, and ways in which you meet the qualifications listed above; and the names and locations of three references (no letters at this time) to: Dr. Rebecca Slough, Academic Dean; Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary; 3003 Benham Avenue; Elkhart, IN  46517; rslough@ambs.edu
 * Start Date: July 1, 2014
 * Application Deadline: Review of application letters and curriculum vita will begin September 15, 2013


 * ​I have heard from search members, privately, that this job will go to a female applicant since the last 4-5 hires at the school have been males. (6/17/13).

Boston College - Historical Theology

 * Boston College Department of Theology invites applications for a position (open rank) in Historical Theology with specialization in the theology of Thomas Aquinas. We seek a scholar who is attentive both to Thomas' historical context and relation to the intellectual currents of his time, as well as to his ongoing significance for the Roman Catholic theological tradition. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate as well as doctoral level courses.
 * Please submit a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation by October 21, 2013, to Boyd Coolman, chair of the search committee (boyd.coolman@bc.edu).

Denison University - Religion / Biblical Studies

 * The Denison University Department of Religion invites applicants for an entry level tenure-track position in Biblical Studies, beginning August 1, 2014. Candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the department’s curriculum and faculty are especially encouraged to apply.
 * Teaching responsibilities are five courses per year, including a core course required for majors. The candidate must be prepared to teach wide-ranging thematic courses that deal with Biblical Studies within historical and comparative contexts, and that address varied interpretive communities and perspectives. Areas of additional teaching could include courses on Jewish history, Christian history, and the Bible in global contexts. Courses should engage undergraduates within the context of a liberal-arts education. Religion faculty members may contribute to Denison’s interdisciplinary programs (Black Studies, East Asian Studies, Queer Studies, Women’s Studies, and International Studies).
 * Ph.D. must be in hand by August, 2014, and undergraduate teaching experience is preferred. Evidence of a scholarly agenda is expected. We will begin reading applications on September 15, 2013, in preparation for interviewing selected candidates at the November 2013 AAR/SBLmeeting in Baltimore.
 * To be assured full consideration, please apply at Denison’s website https://employment.denison.edu by September 15, 2013. Position open until filled. Required Applicant Documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, Syllabi, and Recommendations (3)
 * Also posted at Biblical Studies 2013-2014

Denison University - Religion / Ethics (2013 Postion)

 * Opened June 4 and closed June 28th. Department would not describe the position and referred to human resources. ---> see full post at Religious Studies 2012-2013

Johns Hopkins University - Islamic Studies
As part of a new Islamic Studies Initiative across the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a newly established tenure-track assistant professorship in modern/contemporary (post -1700) Islamic studies. We welcome applications from a variety of research specializations and disciplines.

The tenure-track line belongs to the Islamic Studies Initiative. However, the successful candidate will hold the rank of Assistant Professor and be appointed in the home department of his/her discipline. Excellent knowledge of Arabic is essential; knowledge of other relevant research languages is highly desirable. PhD required at the time of appointment.
 * Review of applications will begin on August 30, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests, a current CV, names of three referees, and one article or chapter-length sample of scholarly work via Interfolio https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21851/.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2013-2014, Arabic Language and/or Literature 2013-14 and World/Global History 2013-14


 * Question: Hopkins doesn't have a religion department or a divinity school. Their NELC program doesn't cover Islam. I imagine then that this is for folks in Anthro, Soc, or polo sci? Am I wrong in assuming this or are there plans to develop a religion program?
 * Don't know the answer, but it is notable that JHU recently advertised a Mellon postdoc program focused on "Religious Culture and the Arts: Christianity, Judaism and Islam" that doesn't seem to be accepting Religious Studies PhDs . So maybe that's the case with this position too? Might be worth inquiring, though.
 * At Hopkins, there are some programs which exist, and I imagine they may be seeking to develop an Islamic Studies program similar to the Jewish Studies and Latin American Studies programs.  They aren't full departments, and they are typically interdisciplinary.  Whoever is hired will probably be housed in another department (maybe Philosophy, Political Science, or the Humanities Center?).

Missouri State University - Religious Studies (post-Biblical Judaism)
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Religious Studies, anticipates an August 2014 opening for an assistant professor specializing in post-biblical Judaism, tenure eligible.

Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. completed by August 1, 2014, and must demonstrate strong potential in teaching and research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and M.A. courses in Judaism and will regularly teach one of the department's survey courses. The department is particularly interested in scholars of rabbinic, medieval, or early modern Judaism, whose research interests engage fields such as classical texts and/or biblical commentary, gender studies, or interreligious encounter. Candidates should be interested in engaging broad intellectual questions and be familiar with issues and approaches in the academic study of religion. Additionally, they must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations and to integrating multicultural issues into their courses.

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (course evaluations), course documents (syllabi), copies of all transcripts, and a publication or writing sample are to be submitted with the online application at https://jobs.missouristate.edu.

Three confidential letters of reference are to be sent to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Austra Reinis, Religious Studies Department, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO, 65897 (fax: 417-836-4757). Inquiries may also be addressed to Dr. Austra Reinis, e-mail: austra.reinis@missouristate.edu.


 * First consideration of applicants begins on September 3, 2013, and continues until position is filled. AA/EOE. Employment will require a criminal background check at university expense
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2013-2014

Northwestern University - Islam in African Societies (Assoc. or Full)

 * Northwestern University’s Program of African Studies is accepting applications for a full-time tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with an active research agenda that focuses on the role of Islam in African societies. The appointment will be contingent upon a successful tenure review. The appointment will be in a home department in the College of Arts & Sciences (including but not limited to Religious Studies, Anthropology, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Literature, or History) and will be associated with the interdisciplinary Program of African Studies. The ability to engage across disciplines and the capacity to provide leadership for interdisciplinary collaboration to support the study of Islam at Northwestern University is highly desirable.
 * Applicants should submit (1) a letter of intent describing their current research agenda and teaching experience/interests, (2) representative written work, (3) a curriculum vitae, and (4) the names and contact information for three referees via the application system found at https://facultysearch.weinberg.northwestern.edu/apply/index/NjY. Only electronic application materials will be accepted. The internal review process for applications will begin immediately and continue until October 1, 2013. Questions can be directed to african-studies@northwestern.edu. We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply. AA/EOE.

Princeton University - Religion in America
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, Department of Religion, invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in Religion in America, to begin September 1, 2014. We seek applicants who have research expertise in some aspect of the religious cultures of the colonial period through the nineteenth century. Candidates should also be trained broadly in U.S. religious history with strengths and interests that complement those of continuing faculty in the department's subfield of Religion in the Americas. It is expected that the candidate will have completed the Ph.D. by the time the position begins or will be very close to completing it. Princeton University is committed to both diversity and community in a context of academic excellence and we strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply.
 * Interested applicants should apply online and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a sample of recent scholarly work at http://jobs.princeton.edu. Three letters of reference should be sent directly c/o Mary Kay Bodnar, Department of Religion, 141 1879 Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2013, and will continue doing so until an appointment has been made. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
 * This seems like the same position advertised last year.  Anyone know what the story is? 
 * Search failed, according to last year's page.

Princeton Theological Seminary - Pastoral Theology
Princeton Theological Seminary invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology to begin July 1, 2014. Candidates must display a vital theological and ecclesiastical understanding of pastoral theology in the context of practical theology and hold the M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees or their equivalents. The successful candidate is expected to teach introductory and advanced courses in pastoral care and counseling in the M.Div. and Th.M. degree programs of the seminary and to offer Ph.D.-level seminars in Pastoral Theology. In addition, he or she will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of one or more specialized areas of research and practice, including models of care and leadership in a congregational context; multicultural pastoral care; gender issues in pastoral care; pastoral care around issues of dying, death, and grieving; pastoral responses to mental illness or addictions; developmental psychology; and/or the psychology of religion.

As Princeton Theological Seminary is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), all faculty are expected to be able to work constructively within a theological environment informed by the Reformed tradition.


 * Applicants are required to apply online at https://tns-apps.ptsem.edu/facultyapplication/login.aspx Applicants must provide a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and detailed descriptions of two proposed courses (one introductory course, and the other in an area of specialization). Three confidential recommendation letters are also required. Applicants request all references through the online application where complete instructions will be found. Review of applications will begin on October 1.

Saint Louis University - Health Care Ethics

 * Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service is seeking applicants for a tenure-track appointment, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics (CHCE) with a joint appointment in the Department of Theological Studies (DTS). The candidate may also be considered to serve as the Director of the PhD Program in Health Care Ethics.
 * The appointee must have a PhD in Theology, with strength in Catholic Theological Ethics with emphasis in Health Care Ethics/Bioethics. She or he will also either have a strong publication record or have demonstrated the potential to publish. She or he must also demonstrate the ability to teach graduate level courses and show promise in supervising PhD dissertations.
 * Position responsibilities include publishing scholarly work, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in health care ethics and theological ethics more broadly, with the possibility of administering the PhD Program in Health Care Ethics. The successful candidate will have a tenure home in both in the Center for Health Care Ethics and in the Department of Theological Studies. This 12-month appointment has either a 2:1 teaching load, with administrative work as the PhD Program Director in Health Care Ethics (with one, usually cross-listed undergraduate/graduate course, taught between the Center and DTS), plus usual service commitments, or a 2:2 teaching load with usual service commitments (with the same CHCE/DTS teaching distribution mentioned above). The appointee will report to the Director of the Albert Gnaegi Center, who will be in close consultation with the Chair of the Department of Theological Studies.
 * All applications must be made online at https://jobs.slu.edu/; req number 20130473 applications must include curriculum vitae, a sample of written (published) work and a cover letter. Applications received by September 30, 2013 will receive full consideration, but applications will remain open until the post is filled.

Stanford University - South Asian Studies (inc. Religious Studies, Open-rank)
Stanford Univesity invites applications for a tenure-line, open-rank position in SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES to begin in the academic year 2014-15. The scholar-teacher appointed will be based in a department but is also expected to make contributions to the interdisciplinary study of South Asia across the University. The appointment can be in one of the following departments in the School of Humanities and Sciences:  Art and Art History (including Film and Media Studies), Economics, Political Science, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Teaching responsibilities will be determined by the home department.Applicants should provide a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including list of publications, and sample(s) of recent scholarship. Assistant level and untenured applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to Interfolio. Currently tenured applicants should submit the names of three references. For full consideration, materials must be received by October 1, 2013.

Apply through Interfolio: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21848.


 * Deadline: 10/1/2013


 * Also posted at Art History 2013-2014

University of Chicago - Assistant Professor of Byzantine Theology and Visual Culture

 * The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Byzantine Theology and Visual Culture. The successful candidate, who may be trained in theology, history, art history or other disciplines, should have a broad and deep knowledge of the key textual sources of the Byzantine theological traditions and expertise in the study of Byzantine visual and material culture(s) and aesthetics. Attention to interactions and influences between Byzantine thought and culture and other religious traditions, language groups and geographical regions, historically and/or into the present, is welcome. The candidate for this new faculty position should have a compelling and original research agenda and a wish to pursue it within the interdisciplinary framework offered by the Divinity School and the wider 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 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 September 15, 2013. Application must be made online, at http://tinyurl.com/m5se92x. For questions contact Dean Margaret M. Mitchell, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 (mmm17@uchicago.edu). The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
 * Also posted at Art History 2013-2014

University of Chicago - Religious Ethics (Tenured)
The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make a tenured appointment (Associate or Full Professor) in Religious Ethics. The candidate should exhibit a broad knowledge of the field of religious ethics, command of issues in moral theory central to religious ethics, and a coherent and creative research agenda and record of publication within the field. Religious traditions(s) of primary scholarly expertise and areas of concentration (e.g., philosophical, political, social ethics, the intersection of ethics and the life sciences) open.

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 11 different areas of study, and masters 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).
 * Additional Information or Requirements: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will commence September 15, 2013. Application should be made online, at http://tinyurl.com/lxsrmc2. For questions contact Dean Margaret M. Mitchell, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 (mmm17@uchicago.edu).

University of Chicago - Social Scientific Study of Religion (Rank Open)
The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment in the Social Scientific Study of Religion. Rank and salary are open. The School seeks a scholar with superior research skills and a promising agenda for future work in anthropology or sociology of religion. Candidates must combine theoretical sophistication with deep knowledge of one or more religious communities or traditions. Regional focus is open; specialists in the religions of Latin America, Africa or China are especially encouraged to apply. Ability to contribute to the wider conversation that is the academic study of religion is essential.

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 11 different areas of study, and masters 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).


 * Additional Information or Requirements: Application must be made online at http://tinyurl.com/p2uy2d7. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applicants will commence on September 15, 2013. Contact: Dean Margaret M. Mitchell, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 (mmm17@uchicago.edu).
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2013-2014

Villanova University - Theological Ethics

 * The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in fall 2014.
 * The successful candidate has background in contemporary Christian ethics and the Catholic moral tradition. Particular consideration will be given to candidates conversant in comparative ethics, bio-ethics, evolutionary ethics, and issues of sexuality or the family in the U.S. and global contexts.
 * Review of applications begins September 23, 2013 and continues until the position is filled. Please consult our website or send email to mark.graham@villanova.edu, chair of the search committee. To apply, submit all material electronically at https://jobs-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com/.

Harvard Divinity School - Research Assoc. / Visiting Faculty in Women's Studies and Religion, 2014-15
HARVARD DIVINITY SCHOOL announces five full-time positions as Research Associate and Visiting Faculty for 2014-15 in its Women’s Studies in Religion Program. Proposals for book-length research projects utilizing both religion and gender as central categories of analysis are welcomed. Priority will go to book projects for which most research has been completed. They may address women and religion in any time, place or religious tradition, and may utilize disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches from across the fields of theology, the humanities, and the social sciences. Full-time residence at Harvard Divinity School during the 2014-15 academic year is required. Associates meet together regularly for collective discussion of research in progress; each Associate teaches a one-semester course related to the research project; and the Associates present their research in a public lecture series and at an annual conference. Salary for 2014-15 will be $55,000. The appointment is full-time, lasting ten months, and includes health benefits and reimbursement of some expenses.
 * Completed applications must be submitted online by October 15, 2013. Applicants must have received their PhD by October 1, 2013. Letters of recommendation should be addressed to the WSRP Search Committee and submitted electronically in word, rich text, or PDF format to [mailto:wsrprec@hds.harvard.edu wsrprec@hds.harvard.edu]. Information and application may be accessed at: http://www.hds.harvard.edu/wsrp/appform/application.htm.
 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014

University of Dublin, Trinity College - Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (4 yr. Fixed Term Appt.)
Applications are invited for a four year fixed term appointment based in the Department of Religions and Theology, within the Confederal School of Religions, Theology and Ecumenics, from candidates with a Ph.D. in the following areas: history of the study of religion; classical authors in the study of religion; contemporary theories of religion; current debates on religion, modernity, and the public sphere; and / or the influence of religion on the cultural development of Europe and the West since Antiquity.

Obligations will include teaching and supervision from undergraduate to postgraduate levels on classical and contemporary authors in the study of religion, on methodology, and on the history of religion from antiquity to modernity, as well as sharing in the administrative duties in the life of the Department and the School. The successful candidate will have a track record in, and current plan for, research in religious studies, reflecting the relationship to disciplines such as philosophy, classics, sociology and theology, and show evidence of creative and effective teaching.

Further application information for this position can be obtained at: www.tcd.ie/vacancies - Please note candidates who do not submit the required information as outlined on the Job Description will not be considered for shortlisting.

Please Note: The successful candidate is expected to be in post by 1st January 2014. Interviews for this position will be held the week of the 16th September 2013
 * A question: why are they creating a 4-year fixed-term contract?  Is this common for universities in Ireland?  I only know the Canadian and US systems and this is new to me.