Religious Studies 2015-2016

This page is for Academic Positions in Religious Studies that begin in 2016 .

Last Year's Page: Religious Studies 2014-2015

See also: Biblical Studies 2015-2016 and Jewish Studies 2015-2016

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Demographics
ABD (early): 3

ABD (will finish this academic year): 13

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc, adjunct): 19

Assistant Professor: 1

Associate Professor: 1

Full Professor: 1

Search Committee Member:

Lurker: 1

Faculty "Job Coach":

TOTAL: (as of August 25, 2015) 38 <- update the total!

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

African-American Religions:

American Religion(s): 6

Ancient Near East:

Anthropology of Religion: 1

Asian Religions-Buddhism: 4

Asian Religions-Chinese/Japanese: 2

Asian Religions-Hinduism:

Asian Religions-Southeast Asia:

Catholic Studies: 1

Christian Spirituality: 1

Christianity-Early: 3

Christianity-Medieval: 3

Christianity-Early Modern/Modern: 3

Christianity-Modern/Ethics: 1

Christianity-Global: 1

Christianity-Catholic and Latin American Studies:

Comparative: 2

Ethics: 4

Esotericism:

Hebrew Bible: 1

Intercultural Studies: 1

Indigenous Religions: 1

Islam: 1

Judaism: 3

New Testament: 1

Pastoral Care / Religion and Psychology: 1

Philosophy of Religion: 3

Political Theology:

Practical Theology (Homiletics): 1

Religion and Literature:

Religion and History of Science:

Religion and Violence: 2

Religion and Pop Culture: 1

Secularism: 1

Second Temple Judaism: 1

Sociology of Religion:

Social Science of Religion/Methods: 1

South Asian Religions: 1

Theology: 5

Women's Studies / Queer Theory: 3

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)
 * CTSA Bulletin Board

Aarhus University (DK) - Associate Professorship in the Study of Religion
The School of Culture and Society invites applications for an associate professorship in the study of religion. The associate professorship is a permanent position which begins on 01.01.2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position: We are seeking an innovative and dedicated candidate who will contribute to Aarhus University’s core activities in the areas of research, education, talent development and knowledge exchange. The position focuses on the interdisciplinary psychology of religion and the new experimental science of religion. The future associate professor is expected to help further the integration of the interdisciplinary psychology of religion within the study of religion at the Department of the Study of Religion through teaching and research at the highest international level. She or he will be situated within the department’s Religion, Cognition and Culture Research Unit.

Research: The School of Culture and Society emphasises high-quality research and attaches great importance to interdisciplinary collaboration, participation in collective research projects, and the ability to attract external research funding.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong profile and track record in the study of religion, as well as experimental expertise in psychology, neurocognition and the cognitive science of religion.

We are particularly interested in a candidate whose training and research integrates the above-mentioned fields. The associate professor will be expected to develop collaborative research initiatives locally and internationally.
 * All applications must be made online and received by 10 July 2015.
 * See full ad HERE.

Assumption College (MA) - Theology
The Department of Theology at Assumption College seeks to fill a tenure-track post at the position of Assistant Professor for the 2016-2017 academic year, teaching 7 courses per year.

Assumption College, a Catholic liberal arts and professional studies college, was founded in 1904 by its sponsoring religious community, the Augustinians of the Assumption. Assumption College is an Affirmative Action/EEOC employer encouraging candidates who would enrich the College's diversity

Requirements: The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., possess broad and deep learning in the Catholic theological tradition, and possess a demonstrated ability to teach a full range of undergraduate courses in theology. While the AOS and AOC for this position are open, the person who holds this post must be able to teach in Assumption College's core undergraduate program and in the College's major and minor programs in theology. Candidates are expected to have already established a documented record of professional and scholarly activity. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the College as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption College.

Application Instructions: to apply, please submit a letter of application, a Curriculum Vitae, transcripts, and names and contact information of three references who can attest to your teaching experience and qualifications. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files at the following web site: http://www.assumption.edu/hr.

Applicants are additionally required to submit an electronic statement that 1) articulates their approach to teaching undergraduate courses in theology and 2) explains how their academic and scholarly life actively supports the stated mission of Assumption College. Please send official hard copies of all academic transcripts to Assumption College 500 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA 01609 Attn: Marc Guerra. Inquiries can be directed to Marc Guerra at mguerra@assumption.edu.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 16th.

Boston University (MA) - Sociology of Religion
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Sociology of Religion at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin July 1, 2016. Candidates should have a strong research record and research skills with an emphasis on congregational or community studies, and on cross-cultural and global issues in the field. Active engagement in empirical research and excellence in teaching are expected. The ideal candidate might also contribute to the School's strengths in lived religion, cultural studies, and practical theology. Candidates should be committed to the School's mission of preparing leaders for diverse forms of ministry in religious communities and faith-based organizations, as well as teaching doctoral students for the professoriate, clinical practice, and other forms of scholarship within the interdisciplinary context of a research university. Opportunities also include doctoral advising in the PhD programs in Theological Studies, particularly Practical Theology, and in the Graduate Division of Religious Studies. Boston University expects excellence in teaching and research and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to engaged scholarship in a multicultural environment.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research plans, a major publication sample, and three professional references (sent separately), should be sent to the Omnibus Search Committee, Boston University School of Theology, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 110, Boston, MA 02215. Applications may be submitted as email attachments to Danielle Stecher at dstecher@bu.edu.
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2015, and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Brown University (RI) - Chinese Buddhism
Brown University's Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a position in Chinese Buddhism at the rank of assistant or associate professor, to begin July 1, 2016. The Department is seeking a scholar who possesses expertise in pre-modern Chinese Buddhism and who will contribute energetically to the Department's Asian Religious Traditions graduate area.

Preference will be given to applicants who are broadly trained in Religious Studies and East Asian Studies, and who are prepared to teach a range of undergraduate courses in Buddhism and East Asian Religions, as well as graduate seminars in Chinese Buddhism. Command of the appropriate research languages, excellent written and spoken English, and experience conducting research in East Asia are essential. The Ph.D. must be in hand before July 1, 2016.

Candidates should submit a letter of application (addressing qualifications, research, and teaching interests), a curriculum Vitae, and one representative writing sample or scholarly publication to the search committee. In addition, applicants at the rank of assistant professor should submit three confidential letters of reference and graduate transcripts through Interfolio; applicants at the rank of associate professor should send the names of at least five scholars from whom the committee may request letters of reference (these materials should be added under the additional documents section as appropriate).
 * Priority will be given to applications received by  October 16, 2015. Please send all application materials via Interfolio ( http://apply.interfolio.com/30492 ). General inquiries should be addressed to Nicole Vadnais, RS Department Manager, by email (Nicole_Vadnais@brown.edu).

Chicago Theological Seminary (IL) - Practical Theology
Chicago Theological Seminary invites applications for a full-time, three-year term (with potential for conversion to tenure-track) position in Practical Theology to begin July 1, 2016. We have special interests in Homiletics, Pastoral Care, and Psychology and Religion. Applications from scholars with strengths in the areas of mujerista, feminist, womanist, queer, and/or interreligious approaches to the practice of ministry are encouraged. Ph.D. required, experience with online learning preferred. Applicants should share the seminarys historic commitments to social justice and the care of persons, and be able to teach in six degree programs (MA, MARL, MDiv, STM, DMin, PhD) with several concentrations. The successful candidate will have a scholarly trajectory and be committed to developing a professional profile that includes publication.
 * Send a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for three references (name, address, telephone, and email) to Emily Vogt, Assistant to the Academic Dean, at either evogt@ctschicago.edu or Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637-2902. Deadline for applications is September 8. A seminary affiliated related to the United Church of Christ with a diverse, ecumenical, interreligious faculty and student body, Chicago Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity, Open and Affirming employer.


 * Does anyone know if there is a preference on field of expertise, or truly open among these 3?

Claremont Graduate University (CA) - American Religions
The Religion Department at Claremont Graduate University invites applications for a tenure-track, advanced assistant or associate professor of American religions, with a preferred specialization in African American and/or Latino/a religion in North America. Candidates should be primarily prepared to teach and advise M.A. and Ph.D. students in the department’s program in American religions, while the ideal candidate will also contribute to the department’s program in comparative scripture. Special preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated ability to teach a graduate-level religious studies theory and method course. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in religious studies or related fields, as well as a proven track record and future trajectory of scholarly achievement. The appointment is scheduled to commence in Fall 2016.

Intellectual breadth is important in our department and university. Regardless of specialization, we seek candidates eager to help graduate students who possess a wide range of interests discover nuances and make connections across fields and topics in their scholarly work. In addition to research and teaching, faculty at CGU work closely advising and mentoring MA and doctoral students on their theses and dissertations and on their career preparation. The successful candidate will have outstanding teaching and mentoring skills, a demonstrably strong record of publications, and experience advising students from diverse backgrounds.

Please submit a letter of application, CV, and writing sample (30 pages maximum), and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Patrick Mason, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Religion, Claremont Graduate University, 831 N. Dartmouth Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711.
 * Applications must be postmarked or submitted electronically by 5 October 2015. Electronic submissions accepted via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/30233. Please visit our website for more information about this position: http://www.cgu.edu/pages/6986.asp.

College of the Holy Cross (MA) - Assistant Professor of Social Ethics
The Department of Religious Studies at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment to begin in August 2016, in Christian Social Ethics with a focus on economics, gender, race, and ethnicity. Knowledge of ethics in a second religious tradition is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching at the introductory and advanced levels as well as scholarly achievement.

Ph.D. required. This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a full-salary one-semester research leave prior to tenure review and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty.

The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to http://apply.interfolio.com/30890.

In your cover letter, in addition to describing your research and teaching interests, please address how your scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and/or service might support the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see statement) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/campus-life/diversity-and-inclusion.


 * Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2015 and continue until the position has been filled. Initial interviews of selected applicants will take place in mid to late November.  We will conduct these preliminary interviews by SKYPE or at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta, November 21-24, for those who will be attending the meeting.)

===College of William and Mary (VA) - Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies=== The Department of Religious Studies at the College of William and Mary seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Islamic Studies. We are particularly interested in those candidates who will or have taught courses on the historical development of Islam as a global religion. Fields of expertise may vary, but specialists in the Middle East or Africa will be favored. The successful candidate will teach 4 courses per year, with an opportunity to develop specialty courses at the undergraduate upper levels. Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10, 2016). Language proficiency should be appropriate to specific fields of study. Those who make the short list for interviews will be asked by mid-November for student evaluations and a writing sample. Interviews will be conducted at the AAR or, if necessary, by phone.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10, 2016). Language proficiency should be appropriate to specific fields of study.
 * For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, October 1, 2015.

Creighton University (NE) - Theology
Creighton University Department of Theology seeks a candidate who wishes to teach (primarily undergraduates and some graduates) at a Jesuit-Catholic University in a department committed to the Christian theological traditions. For this position, we seek a candidate in the area of Faith and Culture. The applicant should be trained in Christian theology and may specialize in any area that addresses Faith and Culture, including (but not limited to) comparative theology, American religion, science and religion, or Christianity and modern atheism. The individual selected will teach various courses in theology including a required freshman introductory theology course. There is an expectation of an active research agenda and service to the Department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the University. This position will be full-time, tenure track at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August of 2016.

PhD in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university. Evidence of significant and appropriate teaching experience.

Candidates should send a complete dossier including an application form, cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate school transcript (copies are acceptable for the interview; originals will be requested before formal offer can be made), teaching dossier (to include teaching philosophy, sample syllabus and information about student teaching evaluations), and three current letters of recommendation to: http://careers.creighton.edu The Official Creighton College of Arts and Sciences Application, available at https://ccas.creighton.edu/sites/ccas.creighton.edu/files/4.7%20Link%20-%20FacApp.pdf Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to the candidate's teaching ability. Transcripts (as described in the College Application). A written statement addressing the candidate's understanding of the interrelated missions of the University, College, and department and the role she or he would hope to play in accomplishing those missions. Use the following links to access our mission statements:
 * Creighton University: http://www.creighton.edu/about/mission.
 * Creighton College of Arts and Sciences: https://ccas.creighton.edu/about/about-our-mission.
 * Theology Department: http://www.creighton.edu/ccas/theology/mission/index.php.)

Send print materials to Search Committee, Department of Theology, Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178.
 * Application deadline: November 1st, 2015. Interviews will be scheduled with selected applicants at the AAR Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

Georgetown University (DC) - Buddhist Studies
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Theology Department, invites applications for a tenure track professor at the associate level in Buddhist Studies. The area of expertise is open. The successful candidate will undergo tenure review during the first year of employment with the expectation that s/he has the adequate background to attain tenure and associate rank at Georgetown. Candidates should be prepared to teach at all levels from introductory undergraduate courses to graduate seminars and to conduct and publish research. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the life of the university and of the department, which is large and collegial and committed to diverse approaches to the study of religion. Start date is August 2016.
 * Apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5872 by Nov. 1 2015.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem (ISR) - Religious Studies (Open Rank)
Open call for candidates for an open rank (tenure-track or tenured) position in Religious Studies, with a specialization in one of the great religions/cultures Job requirements: Candidates sought in Religious Studies, who specialize in one of the great religions/cultures and can also teach Religious Studies from a comparative perspective. The position will be joint with another department to suit the candidate's specialty, e.g. History, Asian Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Jewish History, Jewish Thought, or Philosophy. The primary language of instruction at the Hebrew University is Hebrew, but candidates not familiar with Hebrew will be given time to reach proficiency in Hebrew during the initial years of their appointment.

Application found at https://ttp.ekmd.huji.ac.il
 * Complete applications must be submitted by 15 October 2015.

Iliff University School of Theology (CO) - Pastoral Theology and Care
Iliff School of Theology seeks to make a tenure track appointment in the field of Pastoral Theology and Care, to begin July 1, 2016. In an ecumenical and increasingly interfaith environment, Iliff School of Theology prepares students in diverse religious and spiritual traditions and for a range of professional roles, including religious and nonprofit leadership, pastoral and spiritual care within communities of faith and in religiously diverse organizations, like health care and the military. Iliff hopes to make an appointment of a scholar committed to theological education with the promise of significant publications and innovative competence as a teacher in both residential and online courses.

It is highly desirable that the successful candidate meet the following requirements: The Iliff School of Theology is a United Methodist-related graduate theological school with an ecumenical and interfaith spirit offering the following degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual Care; Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Social Justice and Ethics. In addition we offer a Ph.D. in the Study of Religion with the University of Denver. Iliff is an equal opportunity employer and strives to include diversity in its faculty and teaching, including racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural diversity, and is committed to becoming a more globally conscious and globally connected community. For more information, visit us at http://www.iliff.edu.
 * An earned doctorate in the field of pastoral theology
 * Ability to teach pastoral and spiritual care and pastoral theology courses within the M.Div. and Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual Care (MAPSC) curriculum, and to offer advance level pastoral theology and/or psychology of religion courses for PhD students in the Joint PhD program with the University of Denver
 * Ability to teach pastoral care online in interactive ways, with attention to detail and organizational skills that convey a pastoral presence in an online format
 * Ability to engage in interdisciplinary teaching and dissertation advising within the broad sphere of lived religion (the faculty cluster of religion and human experience)
 * In-depth knowledge of one or more specialized areas of research and practice, including intercultural pastoral and spiritual care; spiritually integrated care within health care and behavioral health care; the study of lived religion using qualitative and quantitative research methods; pastoral and spiritual care that co-creates personal, communal and public theologies for those experiencing death, illness, disabilities, or morally stressful life experiences
 * Expertise about a historical U.S. marginalized community (i.e. African American, Latina/o, Asian-American, Native American) and ability to teach concerning the intersectionality of oppressive structures and liberative care of persons and worlds that takes into account these interacting systems of social oppression
 * Applications should include an application letter, curriculum vitae, and a sample syllabus of a course you either taught or plan to teach in pastoral theology and care. For fullest consideration, candidates should submit all materials no later than October 30, 2015. Please send materials electronically to the search committee chair, Dr. Carrie Doehring, at [mailto:ptsearch@iliff.edu ptsearch@iliff.edu]. In addition, please have three reference letters submitted electronically to the same email address (please have the person who is writing a reference letter write the candidate’s name in the subject line).

===[https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=176118988&Title=Tenure-track%20Assistant%20Professor%20in%20Religious%20Studies%20%28Religions%20of%20the%20Americas%2C%20with%20special%20emphasis%20on%20African%20American%20Religious%20Traditions%20and%2For%20Native%20American%20Religiosity%29 Iona College (NY) - Religions of the Americas, emph. African American Religious Traditions and/or Native American Religiosity]=== The Religious Studies Department is constituted by six creative teacher-scholars who lead programs and collaborate with colleagues across the disciplines and throughout the College. We welcome candidates who will engage with us in our Peace and Justice Studies minor, the Iona Spirituality Institute, the Berry Forum for Ecological Dialogue, and the Br. Driscoll Professorship in Jewish-Catholic Studies. Our faculty participate in the Honors Program and Study Abroad, co-founded the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies major and minor, mentor students as freshman and major advisors, and open students to the serious questions of the liberal arts through our consistent teaching in the core curriculum. Animated by our research, writing, editing, and composing, we involve our students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college, in opportunities for professional presentations and research. Sensitive to our historically Catholic Christian identity and committed to dialogue among the religions, we strive to instill in our students an appreciation for the complexity of the religious experience and an awareness of the intersections of religion with culture and politics.

The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory, survey-level courses in Religious Studies and thematically-based freshman seminars requiring collaboration with colleagues across the disciplines, in addition to teaching and developing courses in his/her area of expertise. Visit http://www.iona.edu/Academics/School-of-Arts-Science/Departments/Religious-Studies.aspx.

Required Qualifications: a scholar of the Religions of the Americas; specialists in African American religious traditions and/or Native American religiosity are especially encouraged to apply; Ph.D. (An ABD candidate will be expected to complete his or her doctorate within a year after the hiring date.); a demonstrable commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduates and to a program of research.


 * Applications consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample portfolio of projects, and contact information for three individuals who are familiar with the applicant's scholarly achievements and teaching potential, should be sent in PDF format to careers@iona.edu the subject "Religious Studies." For faster processing, we recommend that you save your documents in the following format: Your Last Name, First Name - type of document. For example: Brown, John - CV; or Brown, John - Cover Letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The department expects to make up to one (1) such appointment for the 2016/2017 academic year (August, 2016-May, 2017).
 * ad posted 08/19/15.

Lawrence University (WI) - Asian Religions
Lawrence University, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college, seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track position to begin September 1, 2016. We seek a person to teach courses in Asian religious traditions. The area of specialty is open, but the successful applicant will be able to teach upper and lower level courses in Hinduism or Buddhism. A specialization in a secondary tradition such as Sikhism, Jainism or Daoism is acceptable, so long as the applicant is comfortable teaching upper and lower level courses in either Hinduism or Buddhism. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of the historical texts of the tradition, but also be able to articulate a theoretical perspective that would allow students to do comparative work. Contributions to Lawrence’s Freshman Studies program and one of our interdisciplinary programs are expected. We are looking for a candidate who brings passion to teaching in a liberal arts setting and who will find innovative ways to communicate the subject matter with students. In addition to teaching, Lawrence faculty are expected to maintain a program of quality scholarship.

Lawrence is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and the viewpoints and approaches that a diverse community represents. We strongly encourage candidates who can contribute to diversity at Lawrence to apply. See https://lawrencecareers.silkroad.com/lawrenceuniversity/About_Us.html
 * To apply, send letter of application along with curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy, research interests, and graduate transcripts to [mailto:search_religiousstudies@lawrence.edu search_religiousstudies@lawrence.edu]. In addition have three letters of reference set to the same address. Review of applications will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, all materials should be submitted by November 1, 2015. We will conduct interviews at the annual meeting of the AAR.

Linfield College (OR) - Abrahamic Religions
The Department of Religious Studies at Linfield College invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Abrahamic Religions. The Religious Studies Department is seeking a dynamic teacher with a scholarly profile focused on at least one of the three Abrahamic traditions. The specific tradition, thematic focus and time period are open, but candidates should possess the training to engage primary texts of the tradition of specialization in the original language(s), and/or significant fieldwork experience in a community in which at least one of the Abrahamic traditions predominates. Candidates should be conversant with multiple approaches to the academic study of religion, including textual, historical, literary and ethnographic methods, and want to teach creatively across the three Abrahamic traditions, including their origins, histories, literatures and contemporary cultures, while integrating a range of approaches to stimulate student engagement and model thae diversity of our discipline. The successful candidate will participate in the life of the Department and the College, shape curriculum, and teach a full range of courses, including introductory and advanced courses in religious studies, first-year seminars and possible January term courses on campus and abroad, on topics appropriate to the candidate's interests and expertise.

A Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a related field, such as Middle or Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, is required by time of appointment.

A complete application will include cover letter, CV, teaching portfolio (including statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations, if available), copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a sample of recent scholarly work, and three confidential letters of recommendation. To apply, please visit the following link: http://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs/

Recommendation letters should be sent to Betty Henninger, Director of Human Resources, behennin@linfield.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to David Fiordalis, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, dfiordal@linfield.edu.


 * Applications accepted until position is filled. Review will begin October 9, but complete dossiers submitted by October 16 are assured consideration for preliminary interviews at the AAR/SBL Annual Meeting in Atlanta. Alternative arrangements will be made to interview selected applicants unable to attend the Annual Meeting.

Loyola Marymount University (CA) - Systematic Theology
Department of Theological Studies seeks applicants for Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Systematic Theology beginning Fall 2016. The Department seeks candidates with substantive training in Catholic systematic theology and who possess broad familiarity with the field of contemporary systematic theology. Subfields may include: ecumenical and interreligious dialogue; race and theology; and spirituality. The position involves teaching in the University Core, the Theological Studies Major and Minor programs, and the Master of Arts programs in Theology and Pastoral Theology. Applicants must show promise of excellence in both teaching and research. Experience with engaged scholarship and learning among diverse communities is desired. The Ph.D. or equivalent is required.

Interested applicants are invited to send: 1) a cover letter (outlining areas of teaching and research interests and resonance with LMU’s mission); 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; 4) a sample of scholarly writing; 5) a copy of Ph.D. transcripts; and 6) three letters of recommendation.


 * Materials 1-5 should be emailed together as a complete package by October 15th to: Dr. Susan Abraham and Dr. Nicholas Denysenko, Co-Chairs of the Systematic Theology Search Committee, at [mailto:THSTFacultySearch@lmu.edu THSTFacultySearch@lmu.edu] . Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. The three letters of recommendation should be emailed directly from recommenders by October 15th to [mailto:THSTFacultySearch@lmu.edu THSTFacultySearch@lmu.edu] . Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion annual meeting in Atlanta. Applicants who will not be at the meeting may be requested to have online video interviews. Visit bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/ for additional information.

Middlebury College (VT) - Hinduism and South Asian Religions
The Department of Religion at Middlebury College announces a tenure-track position in Hinduism and South Asian Religions.

The candidate should specialize in some area of Classical or Modern Hinduism, with a competence in South Asian Islam. The candidate’s primary responsibility will be to teach introductory and upper-level courses on classical and modern Hindu traditions. We are especially looking for candidates with broad intellectual and teaching interests in the study of religion, and who would want to teach such topics as fieldwork methods, comparative religion, or methods and theories in the study of religion.
 * Applications for this position will be accepted starting on August 1st, 2015, and all application materials must be received by November 7, 2015. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio, submit a letter of application addressed to search committee chair William Waldron, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, and three current letters of recommendation. More information at http://apply.interfolio.com/30690.

Missouri State University (MO) - Islam - CANCELLED
The Department of Religious Studies, anticipates an August 2016 opening for an assistant professor specializing in Islam, tenure eligible. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and M.A. courses in Islam and will regularly teach the department’s world religions survey course. The candidate should be able to engage Islamic texts and traditions from both historical and contemporary perspectives.


 * Link to Job Description: http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm
 * Link to Apply: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/21514

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e. g., course evaluations), course documents (syllabi), copies of all transcripts, a publication or writing sample, and contact information for three professional references must be submitted with the online application. Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. J. E. Llewellyn, Search Committee Chair, e-mail: jllewellyn@missouristate.edu. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
 * First consideration of applicants begins on September 14, 2015, and continues until position is filled.
 * Is this job still listed? The link is no longer any good and I think it might have been nixed. It was about the same time that Missouri State University's History Department opened a position looking for a Assistant professor of Middle Eastern History. Anyone know?
 * Not sure about this position (someone could check with SC Chair, I guess), but the Middle East History position is posted over at African/Middle East History 2015-16 - perhaps someone on that page would know? [posted 8/26]
 * Spoke with the chair. The search has been cancelled but may return next year. [posted 8/26]

Moody Bible Institute-Spokane (WA)  - Assistant Professor of Theology
Moody Bible Institute-Spokane’s theology department seeks a junior/senior faculty member for the fall of 2016 (subject to budgetary approval). Candidates should demonstrate an expertise in theology, competency in philosophy, and involvement in research. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the undergraduate theology core; the successful candidate should be able to teach Systematic Theology, a theology capstone course (Apologetics), and Introduction to Philosophy. The teaching load is 12 hours each fall/spring. Additional opportunities exist to teach summer courses in Europe through the international studies program. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in theology in hand by the time of appointment (July 1, 2016). Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at ETS in Atlanta, GA, November 17-19, 2015.

Successful candidates will demonstrate transformational teaching and proficiency in helping students understand the ground of Christian doctrine in Scripture. Moody faculty are expected to show a collegial spirit, a concern for the spiritual formation of students and mentoring, and a desire to prepare students for ministry. Candidates must affirm the Institute's doctrinal statement, centrally demonstrating a love for Christ and his kingdom (for more information, go to www.moody.edu and click "Our Beliefs " at the bottom of the page). MBI-Spokane is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (HLC) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
 * Submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to [mailto:Spokane2015TheologySearch@gmail.com Spokane2015TheologySearch] by November 15, 2015.

Moravian College (PA) - Asian Religions (South and/or East Asia)
Moravian College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the Department of Religion with primary specialization in the religions of South and East Asia, to begin in August 2016. The successful candidate will be able to teach survey courses on religions of South and East Asia, in addition to specialized courses of the new faculty member’s own design. Specialization is open, but a focus in the study of traditional Asian health and healing is preferred. This preference is not for a practitioner, but for a scholar of religiously/spiritually based approaches to health and medicine within a South or East Asian cultural context. Ability and interest in contributing to the College’s Peace and Justice Program is also a plus. The ideal candidate will be interested in contributing to the life of the liberal arts college environment through involvement in student activities and colloquia with faculty as well as participating in scholarly discourse through an active research agenda. Applicants must have the PhD completed by the time of appointment. Applications including a CV, statements of teaching philosophy and research goals, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of scholarly work, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Elaine Deitch, office coordinator, at searchreligion@moravian.edu.
 * Applications should be received by November 1st, 2015 for full consideration, and in-person interviews will be carried out at the AAR/SBL Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA in November 2015.  Moravian College is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from underrepresented populations to apply.

New York University (NY) - Islamic Law and Society
The Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of Islamic law and society to begin September 1, 2016, pending budgetary and administrative approval. The department has strong interdisciplinary interests and welcomes applications from scholars in a broad range of fields and disciplines. The position is not limited as to historical period or to the Middle East as conventionally defined. Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment and be prepared to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses and to supervise doctoral dissertation research.

To apply, visit the MEIS website at http://meis.as.nyu.edu/ and use the "Employment" link to submit a detailed cover letter describing research and teaching experience, c.v., writing sample (a published article or a dissertation/book chapter, syllabi, and three references.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2015.

Northwestern University (IL) - East Asian Religions
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning September 1, 2016 at the rank of Assistant Professor for a specialist in the study of East Asian religions of any period, geographical region, or religious tradition. 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 and combine their research interests with questions of theory and method in the study of religion.

The successful candidate will contribute to the graduate and undergraduate programs of a religious studies department, including responsibility for introductory courses in Buddhism.

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 25th, 2015. 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].

Northwestern University (IL) - Islam in African Societies
Northwestern University’s Program of African Studies invites applications for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the study of Islam in African societies. The appointment will be contingent upon a successful tenure review by the University. The appointment will be made in a home department in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences (including but not limited to Anthropology, Art History, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, and Sociology) and will be associated with the interdisciplinary Program of African Studies. Candidates should have an active research agenda involving the role of Islam in African societies, a record of excellence in teaching, and the ability to engage across disciplines and provide leadership for interdisciplinary collaboration.

We anticipate that the successful candidate will play a major role in Northwestern’s Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA) (http://www.isita.northwestern.edu/), including facilitating collaborative, multi-disciplinary research; initiating grant proposals for external funding; organizing conferences, speaker series, or similar academic events; collaborating on the development of curriculum; and developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with institutions in Africa.


 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be asked to submit a separate statement articulating a programmatic vision for advancing the study of Islam and Africa at Northwestern over the next five years.
 * Apply at: http://www.africanstudies.northwestern.edu/publications-research/ISITA/faculty-search.html
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016, Ethnic Studies 2015-2016, and African/Middle East History 2015-16

Ohio University (OH) - American Religion and Gender
The Department of Classics and World Religions and the Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Ohio University seek a scholar of American religions with expertise in critical gender and sexuality studies for a joint tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2016. Tenure will be held in the Department of Classics and World religions.

We seek someone with a commitment to excellence in teaching and a research agenda that reflects engagement with scholarly issues and controversies addressed by the study of religion and critical gender and sexuality theory. Working mostly with undergraduate students, this scholar will teach two courses in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and two to three courses in Classics and World Religions yearly and will be expected to develop courses on American religions. The successful candidate is likely to participate in one or more of Ohio University’s interdisciplinary themes and the LGBTQ studies certificate.

Review of applications will begin November 9, 2015 with preliminary interviews to be scheduled at the AAR conference in Atlanta November 21-24, 2015 for those who are attending. Applicants not attending the AAR will be given the same consideration, with preliminary Skype interviews to be scheduled as needed. On campus interviews will be scheduled for early spring.


 * The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration please apply by November 8, 2015.
 * Apply at: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/15726
 * Also posted at Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2015-2016

Oregon State University (OR) - Buddhist Studies (Asian Buddhism)
The School of History, Philosophy, and Religion invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE). 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

This position in Buddhist Studies (Asian Buddhism) has teaching responsibilities for five courses per academic year. The position will teach introductory and upper-level courses on Buddhist Studies and more broadly on Asian religion and philosophy and should have the ability to teach an introductory course on world religions. The successful candidate will demonstrate competence in Religious Studies theory and methods, mastery of languages relevant to their area of specialization

This position is within the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion and will be crucial to helping launch a new Religious Studies major at Oregon State University (OSU).

Oregon State University, the state's leading research university, is located in Corvallis, a vibrant college town of 55,000 in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The university is committed to the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, staff, and students.
 * Posting Date: 06-26-2015. For Full Consideration Date: 09-30-2015. Closing Date: 12-31-2015.
 * Quicklink for Posting: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67424

Princeton Theological Seminary (NJ) - Congregational Studies
Princeton Theological Seminary invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor of Congregational Studies. Candidates should be either scholars of practical theology and a related social science that illumines congregational life, leadership, and practices, or social scientists whose scholarly work concentrates on congregational studies. 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 either at the rank of a tenure-track Assistant Professor or a tenured Associate Professor and must be qualified to guide interdisciplinary research, teach in all degree programs, including M.Div., M.A., M.A.(T.S.), and Th.M. students, supervise Ph.D. students, and serve as faculty in the Seminary's 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. Women and candidates from underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants are required to apply online at the following website: https://tns-apps.ptsem.edu/FacultyApplicationCongregational/

Applicants must provide a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae. Three confidential recommendation letters are also required. Applicants request all references through the online application site where complete instructions will be found.
 * Formal review of applications will begin on October 1, 2015. Those wishing to nominate others for this position are invited to contact Dr. James F. Kay, Dean of Academic Affairs, Princeton Theological Seminary, at academic.dean@ptsem.edu.

Rockhurst University (MO) - Religious Studies
Rockhurst University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology & Religious Studies.

Candidate must possess a Ph.D. by time of appointment in August 2016 and be able to teach an Introduction to World Religions course and upper level undergraduate courses in Buddhism and Hinduism; competency in Islamic traditions preferred but not required. Responsibilities involve a 3/3 teaching load, participation in departmental and university service, as well as scholarship. Preference given to candidate with evidence of effective teaching and demonstrated commitment to scholarly activity.


 * All submissions (a letter of interest and CV) must be sent electronically to daniel.stramara@rockhurst.edu. Please have three letters of recommendation e-mailed as pdfs directly to Dr. Daniel F. Stramara, Jr., Chair, Department of Theology & Religious Studies, Rockhurst University. All materials must be received by September 14, 2015.

Rutgers University (NJ) - Western Christian Thought from Augustine to the Reformation
The Department of Religion at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick, N.J.) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Western Christian Thought from Augustine to the Reformation to begin Fall 2016, subject to the availability of funds. Candidates should specialize in some aspect of late antique, medieval, or early modern western Christian thought (up to the early Reformation) and must be able to teach general courses on western Christian thought and/or ethics.

Teaching duties will include undergraduate and graduate courses in the history and themes of western Christian thought currently offered by the Religion Department (http://religion.rutgers.edu), as well as new courses in the candidate's area of specialization. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment, experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching, and evidence of scholarly accomplishments and potential. They should be cognizant of theories and methodologies in the study of religion and should expect to participate vigorously in the general development of the department's programs. Salary commensurate with experience. The teaching load is 2/2 with a generous leave and sabbatical policy to support research.
 * All applications must be submitted online (https://apply.interfolio.com/30589). No other method of application will be accepted. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of application, a CV, three letters of recommendation, and one sample of scholarly writing. Completed applications submitted by September 30, 2015 will receive full consideration.

===Saint Mary's College of California (CA) - Theology and Religious Studies=== Saint Marys College of California invites applications for a tenure-track position in Theology & Religious Studies. We seek a theologian and teacher in the tradition of the Second Vatican Council. There are two options for the preferred area of specialization. The first is Theological Anthropology, especially as it relates to contemporary areas of concern, e.g., gender and sexuality, human dignity and justice. The second is Comparative Theology, with an emphasis on Global Christianity / World Catholicism, e.g., interfaith dialogue, expressions of Catholicism across the globe, or the interaction between theology and issues of justice. Our student body is diverse, and we seek a candidate who can speak and relate to students of color, minorities, and women. Candidates from these under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
 * Online App. Form: http://apptrkr.com/631665
 * Deadline: Consideration and review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Because interviews will take place at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Atlanta (Nov 20-23, 2015), we prefer that materials be submitted no later than October 10, 2015.

Samford University (AL) - Chair of the Department of Religion and S. Louis and Ann W. Armstrong Professor of Religion
Samford University's Department of Religion seeks a department chair effective August 2016. Samford University is the largest privately-supported and fully-accredited institution of higher education in Alabama. Located in suburban Birmingham, the university was founded in 1841 and has more than 300 full-time faculty and 4,900 students. The university is consistently one of the highest ranked comprehensive universities in the South.

Qualifications: Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will have a record of excellence in teaching and research, preferably with a specialization in the Hebrew or Christian Scriptures, though well-qualified candidates in other areas will be considered. Administrative experience is desired as is experience teaching religious studies in a liberal arts context. All faculty members are expected to support Samford's Christian mission. The chair of the religion department must be a member of a Baptist church.

Duties and Expectations: The responsibilities of this tenure-track appointment include teaching two courses per semester and overseeing the department's mission, curriculum, faculty and recruitment. The department chair also plays a pivotal role in representing the department within the university and to its constituencies. Like other faculty positions in the department, this is a nine-month appointment with the opportunity to teach additional courses in the summer and January terms. The successful applicant will teach the Biblical Perspectives course in the universitys Core Curriculum and other undergraduate courses in his or her area of expertise.

Applications: 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 to: David R. Bains, interim chair. E-mail: drbains@samford.edu. Department of Religion, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229
 * The search committee will begin reviewing applications and nominations immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Sept. 30 will receive full consideration.
 * Also posted at Biblical Studies 2015-2016

San Diego State University (CA) - Religion and Society
San Diego State University's Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in Religion and Society with a specialization in the social scientific study of religion (anthropology of religion, or sociology of religion) to begin fall semester 2016. The faculty member will bring the methods and tools of the social sciences to researching the contemporary nexus between religion and social issues. 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 must be trained in the social scientific study of religion and should demonstrate expertise in particular areas of study and in specific religious communities. Areas of specialization could include racial ideology, gender and equality, environmental theology, or other possibilities, but the primary requirement is expertise in social science methods. The successful candidate will combine historical and language expertise with modern social theory using their object of study as an example of wider, cross-cultural social forces and issues. Engagement with issues of methodology in the academic study of religion is essential. The chosen candidate will show promise to teach lower, upper, and cross-listed division courses, and produce a well-planned research/scholarship agenda whose interests will enhance existing strengths within a department known for its interdisciplinary and comparative approaches, will participate in professional organizations, collaborate with other departments, serve the larger San Diego community, and complement the mission and collegiality of the department. Qualifications include demonstrated skills in teaching undergraduates. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to teaching excellence and demonstrate promise for continuing research and publication. A Ph.D. in the sociology of, or anthropology of religion, must be in hand at time of appointment.
 * Applicants must apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/30156. Applicant screening will begin September 15, 2015 and the position will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Seattle Pacific University (WA) - Theological Studies
Position: Assistant Professor of Theological Studies

Appointment: Regular nine-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning September 1, 2016. Subject to funding.

Responsibilities: Teaching undergraduate and seminary courses in a variety of theological topics will be expected, including women in Christianity. Undergrad courses will include general curriculum offerings (University Foundations) in Christian formation and theology as well as specialized courses in the Christian Theology major and minors. Seminary courses would include survey courses in historical theology and doctrine. A promising research trajectory is a requirement. Service to the School of Theology, University, and wider publics will be expected alongside student mentoring and advisement.

Requirements: Qualifications: Ph.D. or Th.D. in a theological discipline (historical, doctrinal, and/or constructive). The candidate must be committed to classroom instruction, student mentoring, and discipleship in a Christian liberal arts setting. The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in gender and theology. Candidates broadly conversant with contextual, global, and historical theology will be preferred. The successful candidate will be sympathetic to the Wesleyan Holiness tradition and committed to the way Seattle Pacific seeks to articulate and embody the Christian faith (see the University Statement of Faith). 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.

Application Instructions: The online application includes an official SPU application form, a faith statement of approximately one page, a teaching philosophy statement of approximately one page, and other supporting documents. A cover letter and CV are also required. The University reserves the right to fill the position before the deadline, to extend the deadline as circumstances may warrant, or to alter the search process due to funding.
 * LINK TO APPLY: https://spu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=61075
 * Complete applications should be submitted no later than October 15, 2015.

Stanford University (CA) - Islam / Islamic Studies (Open Rank)
Stanford University seeks to hire a specialist on Islam and/or on Muslim societies, cultures, arts, politics, and/or philosophy in any time period. A focus on Africa and/or the Middle East is preferred, but applicants working on other regions are welcome to apply. The successful applicant for this tenure-line, open-rank position will be appointed in the relevant department within the School of Humanities and Sciences and affiliated with the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies.


 * Applicants should provide a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including list of publications, and one recent writing sample. Assistant level and untenured applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to AcademicJobsOnline.org. Currently tenured applicants should submit the names of three references. For full consideration, materials should be received by October 1, 2015. Please use the following link to apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5721
 * Just a quick note for RS scholars from someone with a bit of inside info: the Stanford Religious Studies department is not participating in this search, so any applicants with RS degrees will need to keep this in mind. The eventual hire will be appointed in a different department relevant to Islamic Studies.

Stanford University (CA) - Japanese Buddhism
The Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Japanese Buddhism. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses and advise students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, contributing to Buddhist Studies at Stanford as well as to the broader teaching mission of the Religious Studies Department.

Applicants should submit an application cover letter, a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), and three letters of reference through Interfolio via the following URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/30450
 * For full consideration, materials must be received by October 1, 2015. The term of appointment will begin on September 1, 2016.

Stanford University (CA) - Jewish Religion and / or Thought (Open Rank)
The Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University invites applications and nominations in the area of the study of Jewish religion and/or thought for a tenure-line, open-rank position. The successful applicant must demonstrate substantial evidence of creativity and excellence in research and scholarship as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. He or she may specialize in any area or period of the study of Jewish religion and/or thought.

This search replaces the recently (July 2015) advertised search for the next holder of the Daniel E. Koshland Chair in Jewish Religion and Culture. Senior scholars of distinction are also encouraged to apply for this position, and, if appointed at full professor level, may be eligible for nomination to the Koshland Chair. Those who have already applied under the previous search may elect to have their applications carried over to this one.
 * Apply at: http://apply.interfolio.com/30395
 * For full consideration, applications must be received by October 30, 2015. The term of appointment would begin September 1, 2016 or as soon as practicable thereafter.
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2015-2016

Stanford University (CA) - South Asian Studies (spec. Hinduism / Indian Religion)
Stanford University invites applicants for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level or a tenured position at the Associate Professor level in South Asian Studies to begin in the academic year 2016-17.

The scholar appointed will be based in an academic department but is also expected to make contributions to the interdisciplinary study of South Asia across the university. The appointment will be in one of the following departments in the School of Humanities and Sciences:


 * Art and Art History (with a preference for a scholar of South Asian Film)
 * Religious Studies (preference will be given to applicants specializing in Hinduism and the study of Indian religion in general)

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 one sample of recent scholarship. Assistant level and untenured applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to Academic Jobs Online. Currently tenured applicants should submit the names of three references.


 * For full consideration, materials should be received by September 15, 2015. Please use the following link to apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5723
 * Also posted at Art History 2015-2016 and Film Studies 2015-2016

Towson University (MD) - Ancient Judaism
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor position in Ancient Judaism (2nd century BCE-the Rise of Islam) with the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies beginning August 2016.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by August 1, 2016. Possess a strong command of rabbinic literature and engage with core genres of the traditional Jewish canon, but may focus on an era from late antiquity through the Rise of Islam. Interested in addressing the intellectual and religious history of ancient Judaism as well as its intersections with other religious and intellectual traditions of late antiquity. Possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and show potential for a productive scholarly program.

Responsibilities: Faculty assigned an instructional workload of six (6) course units per academic year for the first year. Beginning the second year the workload reverts back to the standard instructional workload of seven to eight (7-8) course units. Teach both introductory and specialized courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including Introduction to Judaism, Introduction to the Study of Religion and Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as upper level undergraduate courses. Teach the core graduate survey in Rabbinic History and Literature as well as graduate seminars. The Philosophy and Religious Studies Department in conjunction with the graduate program in Jewish Studies will determine the mix of undergraduate and graduate courses, advising duties and service.

Towson University: Towson University (http://www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 18,000 undergraduates and approaching 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.
 * Application Process: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, official or unofficial transcripts, evidence of effective teaching, three letters of recommendation by November 6, 2015 to Dr. Anne Ashbaugh at: http://apply.interfolio.com/29532.
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2015-2016

Towson University (MD) - Christian Traditions and Religions of the Americas
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor position in the field of Christian Traditions and Religions of the Americas in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies beginning August 2016.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by August 1, 2016. Area of specialization (e.g., historical period, geographical region, theoretical/methodological approach) is open, but we especially welcome applicants whose work situates the study of Christianity in transnational perspective. 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 Towson University’s interdisciplinary Core program.

Responsibilities: Faculty assigned an instructional workload of six (6) course units per academic year for the first year. Beginning the second year the workload reverts back to the standard instructional workload of seven to eight (7-8) course units. Teach courses in Introduction to the Study of Religion; Judaism, Christianity and Islam; and Introduction to Christianity; as well as upper division courses in the given specialty of the candidate.

Towson University: Towson University (http://www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 18,000 undergraduates and approaching 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.
 * Application Process: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, official or unofficial transcripts, evidence of effective teaching, three letters of recommendation by November 6, 2015 to Dr. Anne Ashbaugh at: http://apply.interfolio.com/29533.

Trinity College (CT) - Islamic Studies
The Department of Religion at TRINITY COLLEGE, Hartford, CT, a non-sectarian liberal arts college, invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Islamic Studies commencing with the 2016-2017 academic year.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies with language competency in Arabic and, ideally, another Islamicate language, e.g., Persian, Urdu, Turkish, and Malay, and must demonstrate a strong record of teaching and a clear research program. Candidates are encouraged to develop courses in their own fields of research. The college has a five-course annual load, which is reduced to four for the first two years for beginning faculty. The college also offers ample opportunity and support for scholarly research. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities include an annual introductory survey of Islam and an introduction to the Qur’an.

For full consideration, please submit a letter of application (including a statement of research and teaching interests), CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a sample of scholarly writing, on the following website: https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/. Only digital-format electronic applications will be considered. Three letters of reference are also required. Applicants will be asked to list contact information for reference providers, including email addresses. Emails will be generated to reference providers, directing them to submit letters to a unique URL. Applicants using Interfolio should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

The Department of Religion’s web page may be accessed at: http://www.trincoll.edu/Academics/MajorsAndMinors/Religion/Pages/default.aspx

Questions about this position may be directed to the email address, [mailto:ellison.findly@trincoll.edu ellison.findly@trincoll.edu].
 * All application materials are due October 15, 2015.  EOE/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
 * Course Load: 4/year for first two years; 5/year normally. Required: PhDTeaching ExperiencePublished Journal Article(s). The listing says both open and prearranged interviews will be conducted at the AAR.

Trinity School for Ministry (PA) - Professor of Liturgics
Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge PA, an evangelical seminary in the Anglican tradition, is seeking a Professor to provide exceptional teaching services in Prayer Book, Spiritual Formation, Pastoral Care, and Mentored Ministry to Trinity School for Ministry students and who respects the evangelical Anglican ethos of the seminary. The ideal candidate will be an Anglican with a doctorate in Liturgics. Ordination in the Anglican or Episcopal tradition is preferred. Applicants from the worldwide Anglican community are encouraged to apply. Faculty rank will be commensurate with previous experience.

Trinity School for Ministry (TSM) began in 1976 and has trained more than 1,100 students from all over the worldwide Anglican Communion and other denominations. TSM offers four degree programs:  Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Sacred Theology, and Doctor of Ministry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach for all of these degrees, as well as students undertaking certificates and diplomas. Teaching online and intensive format classes and the sharing of related administrative work will also be expected of the candidate.

Applicants will be in full support of the vision, purpose and values of TSM and must sign the Trinity Statement of Faith and Trinity Covenant (these documents can be found on the TSM website at http://www.tsm.edu). The full job description is available by visiting the TSM website. A strong commitment to biblical theology, to the mission of God, and to the ministry of the Church is required.

The ideal candidate must possess the ability and willingness to present, in a respectful manner, positions held by evangelical Anglicans and respect positions different from their own. He/she must be committed to teach students and to raising up male and female leaders for the Church. Involvement in ordained or lay leadership in the seminary and beyond is essential.
 * Interested candidates, meeting the minimum requirements as defined above, should send a CV and three sources of recommendation to Elaine Lucci, Trinity School for Ministry, 311 Eleventh Street, Ambridge, PA 15003 or email to elucci@tsm.edu by October 9, 2015.

Tufts University (MA) - Religions of the Latino and/or Afro-Latino Diaspora
The Tufts University Department of Religion seeks a scholar for a tenure-track Mellon Bridge Assistant Professorship in Religions of the Latino and/or Afro-Latino Diaspora in the United States. PhD is required. Candidates will preferably have training in religious studies, but applications are encouraged from scholars with cognate interests in Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, History, Sociology, or other disciplines. The Department of Religion at Tufts boasts a dynamic and research-active faculty with scholarly and teaching interests in Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, early Christianity, and American religious history. With this hire the department seeks a colleague who can help expand our research engagements and curricular programming. This position also supports a joint commitment to Latino Studies within the Consortium on Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora. Apart from a demonstrated commitment to scholarship and teaching in the area of Latino and/or Afro-Latino diaspora religions in the United States, candidates should be actively engaged with the study of race, ethnicity, colonialism, indigeneity, and/or migration.

This position is being supported by a grant from the Mellon Foundation to promote scholarship and teaching that bridges different departments and programs in the humanities at Tufts. The successful candidate will receive an appointment as a fellow at the Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT) for the duration of the pre-tenure probationary period. We seek candidates whose research and teaching has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.


 * Applications should include a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and one or more sample syllabi. Applicants should also arrange to have three confidential reference letters submitted directly by the authors. All materials must be submitted via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/30864 . Questions about the position should be directed to lynn.wiles@tufts.edu. For help with Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807. Review of applications begins October 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. The position begins July 2016.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2015-2016

University of Chicago (IL) - History of Religions
he University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment (tenured or tenure-track) in the History of Religions effective July 1, 2016. One of the School's eleven areas of study, History of Religions encompasses philological, ethnographic, archival, and comparative study of religion, inflected reciprocally by theoretical reflection and significant engagement with at least one religious tradition or the religions of a defined geographic area. Candidates should demonstrate their specific capacities in both a developed agenda for research and their teaching. The Divinity School is one of the eleven academic units of the University of Chicago, and includes (in order of size of enrollment) Ph.D., M.A., M.Div., and B.A. degree programs. Divinity School faculty teach in all programs; opportunities for collaboration, in both research and teaching, are limited only by the interest and initiative of the faculty member.
 * Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, names of three references, a research statement, and a writing sample of 25-40 pages. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will commence on October 1, 2015. Application should be made online, at http://tinyurl.com/q6mg7r9

University of Chicago (IL) - Quranic Studies
The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment in Quranic Studies, effective July 1, 2016, at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust curriculum in the study of the Quran within the wider framework of religious studies and in conversation with other programs and disciplines across the university, based on a strong disciplinary grounding in major subareas of Quranic studies. Such subareas might include early Arabic language and literature and the literary neighborhood in which they developed, with proficiency in relevant languages such as Aramaic, Hebrew, Coptic, Greek, or Middle Persian; early Arabic poetry; exegesis (including tafsir, sira, as well as exegetical strands of other literary genres); Qur'anic rhetoric (balagha); and/or paleography and the development of diacritics in Arabic as well as Hebrew and Syriac; issues of oral and written textuality ; and the role of Qur'anic performance in society. The Divinity School is one of the eleven academic units of the University of Chicago, and includes (in order of size of enrollment) Ph.D., M.A., M.Div., and B.A. degree programs. Divinity School faculty teach students in all programs; opportunities for collaboration, in both research and teaching, are limited only by the interest and initiative of the faculty member.
 * Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, names of three references, a research statement, and a writing sample of 25-50 pages. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will commence on October 1, 2015. Application should be made online, at http://tinyurl.com/ofhp7n2

University of Copenhagen (DK) - History of Religions
Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in History of Religions to be filled by 1 August 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

About the Department: http://ccrs.ku.dk/about/

Job content: The tenure track is offered in the field of the History of Religions. In assessing research qualifications emphasis will be placed on whether the applicant has conducted research and published in the field of religion in its historical context: for instance modes of religious expression in text, image and practice and their roles in processes of historical change. As Islamic Studies are currently well represented at the department applicants should preferably demonstrate other areas of competence.

It is particularly important that the applicant have a command of the language(s) relevant to his/her particular research and is thus able to conduct contextually well-grounded analyses. Moreover the research should document originality, innovative academic approaches as well as familiarity with the methods and theoretical reflections of the discipline of Religious Studies.

The successful applicant should be able to teach the modules History of Religions 1 and 2,ToRS Common Course - Science and Theory of Science and Individually Studied Area within the B.A. curriculum as well as modules within the M.A. curriculum (with the exception of Philosophy of Religion). The applicant is expected to provide a statement of his/her academic and pedagogical approaches to the teaching of these courses.

The successful applicant must be able to supervise PhD students. The position also involves outreach activities as well as a certain number of administrative duties.

Read more about the tenure-track program at the UCPH at this homepage: http://employment.ku.dk/tenure-track/tenure-track-at-ucph/.

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, email: i-leder.tors@hum.ku.dk.
 * You can apply for this position online at http://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?PortalID=12921&VacatureID=751804
 * The closing date for applications is 1 October 2015, 23:59 CET.

University of Michigan (MI) - Theravada Buddhism
The University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Theravada Buddhism beginning September 1, 2016. This is an open-rank search. Applicants with interdisciplinary teaching and research interests in Thai Buddhism and Pali Studies are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: All applicants should possess a high level of proficiency in the Thai language. Successful candidates are expected to teach a range of courses in Theravada Buddhism generally and Thai Buddhism specifically, from introductory undergraduate lecture courses through graduate seminars; to supervise doctoral dissertations; and to participate actively in the programs of the department as well as in area studies initiatives within a larger university community that encourages interdisciplinary efforts.

Please submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, teaching evaluations (if available), and a statement of current and future research plans. Junior candidates may submit a placement dossier with representative publications or writing samples and at least three letters of recommendation. Senior candidates should include the names of suggested reviewers. Application materials must be submitted electronically. Please go to http://tinyurl.com/nnv5ukq to apply.
 * To be assured consideration, applications must be received by October 12, 2015.

University of Notre Dame (IN) - Assistant Professor in Moral Theology
The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in moral theology/theological ethics at the rank of assistant professor, which will begin in August 2016.

Area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate will have a strong research and teaching competence in a field of applied ethics – for example, ecological ethics, social ethics, business ethics, sexual ethics, or biomedical ethics. An earned PhD in Theology or Religious Studies by time of appointment is required. Besides aptitude for high-level research and writing, a successful candidate will show evidence of ability to teach a range of subjects within moral theology/theological ethics 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.


 * Review of applications will begin on September 4, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.  Please submit a letter of application, C.V., and three letters of recommendation to http://apply.interfolio.com/30404. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women and members of under-represented ethnic groups.

University of Notre Dame (IN) - Assistant Professor 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, with a starting date of August 2016.

Area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate will have strong research and teaching competencies in modern/contemporary Protestant theology. An earned PhD in Theology or Religious Studies by time of appointment is required. Besides aptitude for high-level research and writing, a successful candidate will show evidence of ability to teach a range of subjects within contemporary 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.


 * Review of applications will begin on September 4, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.   Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: http://apply.interfolio.com/30403. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women and members of under-represented ethnic groups.

University of Pennsylvania (PA) - Asian Religions
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Asian Religions. The committee especially welcomes applicants with research and teaching interests in gender, the body, affect, ritual, women’s studies, and/or queer theory. Religion(s) and region(s) of specialization are open (e.g., Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism; West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, East Asia). Recent PhD recipients are encouraged to apply.

A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a semester system. The successful candidate will participate in the department’s undergraduate teaching mission as well as graduate teaching and training in the PhD program in Religious Studies.
 * Interested candidates should apply at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/636 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 30th, 2015. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
 * Can anyone tell me where this position is posted (aside from the UPenn faculty search site)?  I cannot seem to find it listed anywhere.
 * This seems like an odd posting given that they have Justin McDaniel for Buddhism (Sotheast Asia) already yet claim the tradition and region are open. Anyone know why?

University of the South (Sewanee) (TN) - American Religious History
The Department of Religion at The University of the South seeks applications for a tenure-track position in American Religious History (preferably with a focus on migration in any of the Americas and/or the Caribbean) beginning in August of 2016. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses and upper division courses in their areas of expertise and eventually including an upper level class on methodologies, which all members of the department teach. The teaching load for this position is five courses per year.

We prefer candidates to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will show evidence of effective classroom teaching and commitment to scholarly research and publication.

Applicants will please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, and at least three letters of recommendation* through the following web portal: https://jobs.sewanee.edu/

We also welcome a writing sample, though one is not required.

Letters of recommendation may also be submitted to Kristen Kleinfeld at fachire@sewanee.edu. Please note that applications will not be considered complete until the minimum of three letters are received.
 * For full consideration applications must be received by October 30, 2015.

University of the South (Sewanee) (TN) - Religion and Science or Islam
The Department of Religion at The University of the South seeks applications for a tenure-track position in either Religion and Science (preferably with strong grounding in theory) or Islam (area of specialization open but conversant with the modern period) beginning in August of 2016. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses and upper division courses in their areas of expertise and eventually including an upper level class on methodologies, which all members of the department teach. The teaching load for this position is five courses per year.

We prefer candidates to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will show evidence of effective classroom teaching and commitment to scholarly research and publication.

Applicants will please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, and at least three letters of recommendation* through the following web portal: https://jobs.sewanee.edu/

Letters of recommendation may also be submitted to Kristen Kleinfeld at fachire@sewanee.edu. Please note that applications will not be considered complete until the minimum of three letters are received.

We also welcome a writing sample, though one is not required.
 * For full consideration applications must be received by October 30, 2015.
 * This seems like a broad base here.  Anyone know anything about what they are really looking for here?

University of Texas at Austin (TX) - Queer Studies / Latino/a Studies (pref. Religious Studies)
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor to begin Fall 2016. We seek a distinguished scholar of Queer Studies whose research agenda offers critical and comparative approaches to Central American, Caribbean, Mexican, and South American Diasporas in the U.S.. Position preference is for scholars with field specialties in Religious Studies, or Sociolinguistics. The successful candidate will provide intellectual leadership and vision within the department, with dynamic abilities to teach in one our more of our curricular concentrations: Cultural Studies, Language and Cognition, Public Policy, and/or Transborder Studies. A strong research agenda with specialization in one, or more of the following areas is desired: the historical, intellectual, social, and cultural aspects of religions and sexualities in U.S. Latina/o communities; or language in contact and language ideologies through sex, race and gender. Extensive teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate level in Latina/o LGBT, Queer, or Sexuality studies is expected, and approaches to disability are encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of our curriculum, to direct dissertations, MA reports, and honors theses, publish actively, and offer service to the Department, College and University.

QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Gender, Sexuality, and Womens Studies, Linguistics, Religious Studies, Sociology, or a related field and must have demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To apply, send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a list of three professional references to Dr. Nicole M. Guidotti-Hernández at: http://apply.interfolio.com/30753. Electronic submissions only, please.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2015. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled, however applications received after this date may not receive full consideration.
 * Also posted at Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2015-2016 and Ethnic Studies 2015-2016

University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI) - Asian Studies
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, as part of its initiative to re-envision the study of the languages, cultures, and societies of Asia, is seeking to hire a TransAsia / transdisciplinary scholar with expertise in at least one South or Southeast Asian language, beginning August, 2016. Rank and area of specialization are open. The tenure home will reside in the newly- forming Department of Asian Studies. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the ability to cross disciplinary and cultural borders in their research and teaching, and who have the vision and skills to build new academic programs. A tenured appointment requires a proven record of excellence in research and teaching at all levels. Salary is competitive.

Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentially. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. UW-Madison is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

We are particularly interested in applicants whose work addresses pressing issues of the day, in areas including but not limited to: digital humanities; literary, media, or cultural studies; qualitative and fieldwork-based social sciences on themes such as poverty, health, migration, human rights, and the environment; or religious studies.
 * To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2015.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2015-2016 and Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016

Vassar College (NY) - Islam
VASSAR COLLEGE, Department of Religion seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (to begin Fall 2016) specializing in Islam. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference.

The area of specialization within Islam is open, and we would especially welcome a candidate whose research or teaching addresses issues of gender and/or sexuality. We also seek a candidate whose theoretical and methodological approaches complement those of other faculty in the department. The candidate will be expected to offer courses in Islamic traditions as well as develop other courses in his or her areas of specialization. The candidate should be prepared to teach at regular intervals an introductory course on Jews, Christians, and Muslims and contribute to a required course on method and theory in the study of religion. In addition, the department encourages partnerships with the variety of multi/interdisciplinary programs on campus.

Qualifications: Appropriate scholarly language skills, teaching experience, and a Ph.D. in hand at the time of employment are required. Teaching load in the first year is four courses; after that it is five courses per year.

Preliminary interviews of selected applicants will be conducted at the annual American Academy of Religion conference from November 22- 24, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
 * For full consideration applications should be received by October 9, 2015. Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, a current C.V., an article-length writing sample, a sample syllabi, graduate school transcript (unofficial copies accepted for initial application), and three letters of recommendation. Please direct any questions about the position to Jonathon Kahn, Chair, Department of Religion, jokahn@vassar.edu.
 * All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu.

Villanova University (PA) - Christian Ethics (Open Rank)
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a position in Christian Ethics to begin in fall 2016. The successful candidate is conversant with Catholic moral theology and contemporary cultural issues. Particular consideration will be given to individuals with demonstrated interest in global poverty, the global common good, praxis oriented ethics, liberation ethics, contextual ethics, or comparative ethics.

We welcome applications from colleagues who work in an interdisciplinary way so as to advance the Department's academic focus on the Augustinian tradition of faith engaging culture. We especially encourage applications from ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups.

Villanova University is a Catholic institution of higher learning 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.

'''This is an open rank search. Individuals currently holding a Full or an Associate Professor appointment are especially encouraged to apply'''. Submit all requested materials electronically by the deadline. A complete application includes: a letter of interest, a current resume, three letters of reference, unofficial academic transcripts, and a statement of contribution to the mission of the University. Letters of reference must be submitted directly and confidentially by the reviewers. Once the electronic application is submitted, reviewers will receive emails with instructions on how to proceed. The finalist must provide official transcripts at the time of appointment.
 * To receive consideration, complete applications, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by October 1, 2015.
 * Posted 5/22/2015 (higheredjobs.com)
 * Apply at: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/8028

=== Villanova University (PA) - Theology (Open Rank) - CANCELLED=== The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a faculty position to begin in fall 2016. The successful candidate has expertise in Augustine's theology and its recent reception history within the Catholic tradition. She or he is competent in bringing this particular expertise into dialogue with contemporary culture and contemporary theological reflection within our departmental foci, including Christian ethics, Christian spirituality, or Catholic systematic theology. We welcome applications from colleagues who work in an interdisciplinary way so as to advance the Department's academic focus on the Augustinian tradition of faith engaging culture. We especially encourage applications from ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups. 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.

'''This is an open rank search. Individuals currently holding a Full or an Associate Professor appointment are especially encouraged to apply.''' Submit all requested materials electronically. A complete application includes: a letter of interest, a current resume, three letters of reference, unofficial academic transcripts, and a statement of contribution to the mission of the University. Letters of reference must be submitted directly and confidentially by the reviewers. Once the electronic application is submitted, reviewers will receive emails with instructions on how to proceed. The finalist must provide official transcripts at the time of appointment.
 * To receive consideration, complete applications, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by October 1, 2015.
 * Posted 5/22/2015 (higheredjobs.com)
 * NOTE this has been cancelled [posted 09/02/15]

Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - Senior Professor of U.S. Religion and Politics
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS, John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, invites applications and nominations across the humanities and social sciences for a senior (tenured) faculty position, to begin as early as July 1, 2016. Candidates should have a strong record of scholarly publication on religion and politics in the United States. The disciplinary field is open, but the Center is particularly interested in identifying candidates trained in sociology, anthropology, political science, or a related field. Duties for the position will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, conducting and publishing research, as well as participating in Center governance and wider university service.
 * To apply, send a letter of application, along with a curriculum vitae, to the following e-mail address: [mailto:rap@wustl.edu rap@wustl.edu]. Letters of nomination may also be sent to the same address. The search committee will begin reviewing applications as early as September 30, 2015 and will continue doing so until the search is complete. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Wesley Theological Seminary (DC) - Preaching
Wesley Theological Seminary, a seminary of the United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Preaching, commencing July 1, 2016. The person filling this appointment will teach introductory and advanced level courses. A strong candidate will be able to teach 1) homiletics, 2) preaching and worship in the African-American tradition, and 3) one or more of the following subject areas: Black Church Studies, Congregational Ministry, Church Leadership, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Emergent Church. It will be advantageous for the candidate to have experience in congregational preaching as well as an ability to lead seminary worship. Familiarly with distance learning is desirable. Each candidate should be committed to effective teaching, active scholarship, enthusiastic collegiality, and collaborative participation in the seminary community. Each candidate should be ecumenically conversant and familiar with United Methodist traditions. Required: M.Div., ordination, and a PhD or ThD. Rank is open, but we expect to appoint at the Assistant or Associate level. Wesley Theological Seminary is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to diversity.
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dean Robert Martin at [mailto:preachingsearch@wesleyseminary.edu preachingsearch@wesleyseminary.edu]. The cover letter should indicate interest in and qualifications for the position as well as commitment to the mission of the school (http://www.wesleyseminary.edu).

Wesley Theological Seminary (DC) - Worship
Wesley Theological Seminary, a seminary of the United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Worship, commencing July 1, 2016. Ordination in the United Methodist Church is required. The person filling this appointment will teach introductory and advanced level courses. A strong candidate will be able to teach 1) worship and liturgy, 2) preaching, 3) United Methodist worship, and 4) one or more of the following subject areas: Congregational Ministry, Church Leadership, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Emergent Church. It will be advantageous for the candidate to have experience in leading congregational worship as well as a developed capacity to lead the seminary community in its worship practices. Each candidate should be committed to effective teaching, active scholarship, enthusiastic collegiality, and collaborative participation in the seminary community. Familiarity with forms of distance learning is desirable. Wesley Seminary is looking for candidates who are deeply rooted in the Christian heritage, draw significantly upon ecumenical resources, and explore new forms of liturgy to serve changing contexts. A PhD or ThD is required. Rank is open, but we expect to appoint at the Assistant or Associate level. Wesley Theological Seminary is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to diversity.
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dean Robert Martin at [mailto:worshipsearch@wesleyseminary.edu worshipsearch@wesleyseminary.edu]. The cover letter should indicate interest in and qualifications for the position as well as commitment to the mission of the school (http://www.wesleyseminary.edu).

Yale University (CT) - Ancient Christianity
YALE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES intends to make a tenure-track appointment in the field of Ancient Christianity beginning July 1, 2016, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications are invited from scholars with research specialties in the history of Christianity in late antiquity, including its intersections with ancient Judaism and/or early Islam. Candidates with expertise in relevant methodological approaches (e.g. gender studies, archaeology, anthropology, etc.) and with strengths in relevant languages (esp. Greek and Syriac, but also Latin, Coptic, and Arabic) are highly encouraged to apply. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Yale University values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty, and strongly welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities. A letter of application describing your research, a CV, a chapter-length writing sample, a syllabus for an introductory lecture course on a topic of your choice, and three letters of reference should be submitted.
 * The review of applications will begin October 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Does anyone know where this job was originally posted? I haven't been able to find it elsewhere. And did the original ad (assuming that this isn't the original) mention how applications should be submitted -- via email, Interfolio, the university's website? -- or to whom they should be addressed?
 * The link in the title goes to the interfolio page , which I believe is the preferred manner of submission.  I received it by email from a member of the department.  I have not yet seen it posted elsewhere either, but I assume that is just because it is brand new.
 * See also AAR/SBL Employment Listings.

Yale University (CT) - Hinduism
Yale Divinity School and the Department of Religious Studies at Yale University intend to make a jointly-tenured appointment of an outstanding scholar of Hinduism, effective July 1, 2016. We seek a scholar with substantive research and teaching interests in modern or contemporary Hinduism and its relation to other religious and cultural traditions. We welcome applications from scholars in Religious Studies, Anthropology, Gender Studies, History of Art, Music, Performance Studies, Political Science, and other relevant disciplines. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly encourages applications from women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities. A letter of application describing your research, a C.V., a chapter-length writing sample prepared for blind review, two sample syllabi (one undergraduate and one graduate), and a list of three references should be submitted on-line at http://apply.interfolio.com/30170.
 * The review of applications will begin September 15, 2015.

Yale University (CT) - Islamic Studies
YALE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES intends to make a tenure-track appointment in the field of Islamic Studies beginning July 1, 2016, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications are invited and welcome from scholars with research specialties in early Islam or Qur’an and Qur’anic studies. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, underrepresented minorities, and protected veterans. 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 on the Qur’an and Qur’anic studies and three letters of reference should be submitted on-line at http://apply.interfolio.com/30707.
 * The review of applications will begin November 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

2015-2016 RELIGIOUS STUDIES JOBS - Visiting Positions / Limited-Term Appointments / Postdocs
===Harvard University (MA) - Research Associate and Visiting Faculty for 2016-17 in Women's Studies in Religion Program=== HARVARD DIVINITY SCHOOL announces five full-time positions as Research Associate and Visiting Faculty for 2016-17 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. Salary for 2016-17 will be $60,000.


 * Completed applications are due online by October 15, 2015. Applicants must have received their PhD by October 1, 2015. Please see our website (http://wsrp.hds.harvard.edu/apply) for more information.
 * Also posted at Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2015-2016

Princeton University (NJ) - Visiting Lecturer - American Religion
Princeton University seeks distinguished candidates for a Visiting Lecturer in American Studies with a special focus on Religion. The candidate is expected to team-teach with current faculty the gateway course to the program. Preference will be given to candidates who have had extensive experience teaching in American Studies and in interdisciplinary courses. We are especially interested in scholars whose work focuses on: the intersections of religion and sexual politics, including topics such as feminism, reproductive rights, and sexualization; religion and popular culture; religion and racial politics. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Program in American Studies for Spring 2016.

Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu and should submit a letter of interest along with a vita, three names of reference, a sample American Studies syllabus, and a writing sample. At the Jobs at Princeton site, you may search for Req. #1500381, or simply click here.
 * The deadline for applications is July 2, 2015.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2016

Purdue University (IN) - Program Manager (Mapping Chinese Spiritual Capital Project)
The Center on Religion and Chinese Society (CRCS) is seeking a Program Manager for the Mapping Chinese Spiritual Capital Project, a three-year initiative to expand the social scientific study of religion in China. We will pursue three interrelated goals: mapping the religious landscape and the changing religious markets in China; assessing spiritual capital in the emerging civil society; and nourishing the growing field through publishing first-rate research in a new journal, the Review of Religion and Chinese Society.

The Program Manager will coordinate international conferences that will bring together committee members, advisors, and invited scholars in the United States, Europe, and China. In addition, the successful applicant will supervise research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scholars, including arranging lecture series or planning symposia at Purdue. The Program Manager will also develop and maintain bilingual publicity and fundraising materials of the Center, and she or he will help submit periodic reports related to the Mapping Chinese Spiritual Capital Project.

For more information on this position, see: http://www.purdue.edu/careers (optional more direct link: http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job= ) and reference Job Number 1501137.
 * Applications received by July 6, 2015 will be given full consideration. Please visit our web site at http://www.purdue.edu/crcs/ for additional information about the CRCS.

St. James of Jerusalem School of Theology (FL) - Faculty Positions in Spiritual, Pastoral, Liturgy & Sacramental, Systematic, and Moral Theology, and in Old Testament
The St. James of Jerusalem School of Theology is a newly formed theological school in the Roman Catholic tradition. Our exclusive focus is on adult faith formation and religious education with the deliberate emphasis on the spiritual, moral, and academic formation of the adult learner. As we are building a faculty, we invite applications for positions in the following areas: Spiritual Theology; Old Testament; Pastoral Theology; Liturgy and Sacramental Theology; Systematic Theology (with emphasis in Trinitarian theology); and Moral Theology. Successful candidates will hold an earned doctorate and will be committed to teaching excellence. The St. James of Jerusalem School of Theology is equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women and members of under-represented ethnic groups.
 * Review of applications will begin May 15, 2015, and will continue until the positions are filled. Please submit a letter of application (include in this letter three example courses in your area of expertise that you would like to teach) and CV to Andrea Lorenzo Molinari, Ph.D. by email only to [mailto:andrealmolinari@aol.com andrealmolinari@aol.com]. Visit us: www.stjamesschooloftheology.com.
 * NOTE: I have posted this listing here since it does not specifically identify these positions as TT.

St. James of Jerusalem School of Theology (FL) - Faculty Position in World Religion
The St. James of Jerusalem School of Theology is a newly formed theological school in the Roman Catholic tradition. Our exclusive focus is on adult faith formation and religious education with the deliberate emphasis on the spiritual, moral, and academic formation of the adult learner. As we are building a faculty, we invite applications for positions in world religions with particular interest in scholars who practice the religion they teach. Scholars who specialize in Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Native American religions are preferred but all will be considered. Successful candidates will hold an earned doctorate and will be committed to teaching excellence. The St. James of Jerusalem School of Theology is equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women and members of under-represented ethnic groups.
 * Review of applications will begin May 15, 2015, and will continue until the positions are filled. Please submit a letter of application and CV to Andrea Lorenzo Molinari, Ph.D. by email only to [mailto:andrealmolinari@aol.com andrealmolinari@aol.com]. Visit us: www.stjamesschooloftheology.com.
 * NOTE: I have posted this listing here since it does not specifically identify this position as TT.

University of Hong Kong (HK) - Non-TT Professor in the Centre of Buddhist Studies (2 yr. fixed term - renewable)
Applications are invited for appointment as Non-Tenure Track Professor in the Centre of Buddhist Studies, to commence from September 1, 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be considered for the conferment of Endowed Professorship, with the title of Glorious Sun Professor in Buddhist Studies.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in Buddhist studies with at least six years of teaching and supervision experience in a recognized tertiary institution. The appointee is expected to make a substantial contribution to the Centre's strategic development and in fostering academic collaborations locally, regionally and internationally. He/She should be able to demonstrate international peer recognition and world leadership in their area of expertise and have an established record of research and publications. The appointee will be required to lead the development of interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives. He/She should be able to direct research and teaching activities and have experience in supervising research students. The area of specialization is Indian Mahāyāna Buddhism. Applicants should have an excellent knowledge of Sanskrit for teaching and research purposes. It is an advantage, but not necessary, if they can read Classic Chinese Buddhist texts.

The Centre promotes innovative thinking and new horizons for Buddhist studies and research. Information about the Centre can be obtained at http://www.buddhism.hku.hk/.
 * Applicants should send a completed application form, together with an up-to-date C.V., contact details of at least three referees and other supporting materials to [mailto:cbshr@hku.hk cbshr@hku.hk]. Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc and further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Closes July 31, 2015. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.

DISCUSSION
'''So when are the jobs going to be posted? '''
 * Historical Perspective: as of 07/30/15: 26 TT jobs posted on Religious Studies 2015-2016; as of 07/31/14: 29 TT jobs posted on Religious Studies 2014-2015; as of 07/31/13: 14 TT jobs posted on Religious Studies 2013-2014