Religious Studies 2014-2015

This page is for Academic Positions in Religious Studies that begin in 2015 .

Last Year's Page: Religious Studies 2013-2014

See also: Biblical Studies 2014-2015 and Jewish Studies 2014-2015

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Demographics
ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 8

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc) 10

Assistant Professor:

Associate Professor:

Full Professor:

Search Committee Member:

Lurker:

Faculty "Job Coach":

TOTAL: 17  <- update the total!

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

American Religion(s): 4

Ancient Near East: 1

Anthropology of Religion: 2

Asian Religions-Buddhism: 1

Asian Religions-Chinese/Japanese:

Asian Religions-Hinduism: 1

Asian Religions-Southeast Asia:

Christianity-Early: 3

Christianity-Medieval: 3

Christianity-Early Modern/Modern:

Christianity-Modern/Ethics: 1

Christianity-Global: 1

Christianity-Catholic and Latin American Studies:

Ethics: 3

Esotericism:

Hebrew Bible: 2

Intercultural Studies: 1

Indigenous Religions:

Islam: 1

Judaism: 2

New Testament: 1

Philosophy of Religion:

Political Theology: 1

Practical Theology (Homiletics):

Religion and Literature:

Religion and History of Science:

Religion and Violence: 1

Religion and Pop Culture:

Secularism:

Sociology of Religion:1

South Asian Religions: 2

Theology: 1

Women's Studies / Queer Theory:

Sources of ads: Out of curiosity, what web sites or publications are we using to find these postings? Please add to the list as appropriate.

 * AAR and SBL site
 * Chronicle of Higher Ed
 * HigherEdJobs.com
 * Inside Higher Ed
 * Agade Listserve (Jack Sasson)
 * H-Net
 * CCCU.org
 * Historical/Philosophical Jobs in the UK (there is a "Theology/Religious Studies" option)

Barnard College (NY) - American Religion
The Religion Department of Barnard College announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of American religion. The area of specialization (e.g., historical period, geographical region, theoretical/methodological approach) is open, but we especially welcome applications from candidates whose work situates the study of American religion in transnational perspective. Ph.D. in religion or a related field is required. The successful candidate will be conversant with broad questions that currently animate the academic study of religion, including theoretical and comparative concerns, and will contribute to Barnard’s interdisciplinary American Studies program. All members of the Barnard Religion department participate in one or more of the College’s interdisciplinary undergraduate programs, as well as the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University.

Quick Link: http://careers-barnard-edu.careerliaison.com:80/postings/918
 * Complete applications should include a cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and research interests; a current c.v.; a short writing sample (e.g., a published article, a dissertation chapter, or the like); teaching evaluations (if available); and 3 letters of recommendation. Evidence of teaching excellence and a serious research program are essential.
 * Review of applications begins October 1, 2014.

Copenhagen University (Denmark) - East Asian Religions/The Religions of East Asia
The Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies (ToRS), Faculty of Humanities, Copenhagen University, Denmark, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Religious Studies to be filled by 1 January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position will link the Religious Studies programme at ToRS with Asian studies programmes in Japanese, Korean and Chinese Studies. It requires a command of a relevant East Asian language as well as a disciplinary foundation in Religious Studies including the theories, methods, and research history of Religious Studies. The Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies works with languages, cultures, religion and society, primarily in the world outside Western Europe and the US. Cross-cultural competences and knowledge of the complexity of the world are of vital importance in the globalised world - politically, economically, and culturally. Further information can be found at http://ccrs.ku.dk/

Job content: The tenure-track assistant professorship is offered in Religious Studies with focus on modern Asian religion(s). In selecting an applicant, special emphasis will be placed on the scope of the applicants research, future research plans and the researchs solid and well-documented grounding in knowledge of a relevant Asian language and its cultural and social contexts. The successful applicant must be able to teach and supervise at BA and MA levels and in relation to religion in the relevant Asian society, and, where necessary, he/she must be able to include materials in the relevant language in his/her teaching. He/she must be able to supervise at PhD level. The successful candidate should be willing to undertake outreach activities and to communicate academic research to the general public.

Applicants specializing in the religion(s) of any of the modern East Asian regions are encouraged to apply. The department expects that the applicants research on and teaching of the modern religion(s) of the region is based on good and well-documented historical knowledge and acquaintance with the relevant classic religious traditions. The applicant should demonstrate some experience in university administration.

A tenure-track assistant professorship is a six-year, fixed-term academic position involving research and teaching. The person appointed to the post will be obliged to complete a course in university teaching designed especially for assistant professors, and is expected to be able to take part in all the activities of the Department, including examinations and administration. Approximately six months before the end of the six-year period as assistant professor, a committee set up by the Dean will assess if the assistant professor can be considered for promotion to a tenured position as associate professor. Read more about the tenure-track program at the University of Copenhagen at this homepage: http://employment.ku.dk/tenure-track/

Qualification requirements: Applicants must have a PhD degree or its equivalent within the area advertised. Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can demonstrate teaching experience at university level. [...] Within a reasonable period of time (max. 2 years), non-Danish-speaking appointees are expected to acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient to teach in Danish as well as interact with colleagues and students.

For further details about the qualification requirements for assistant professorships, please refer to the job structure for academic staff: http://ufm.dk/lovstof/gaeldende-love-og-regler/uddannelsesinstitutioner/job-structure-for-academic-staff-at-universities-2013.pdf For further information about the position, please contact Head of Department, Ingolf Thuesen, e-mail: [mailto:i-leder.tors@hum.ku.dk i-leder.tors@hum.ku.dk].

Application: You can apply for this position online at https://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?PortalID=3788&VacatureID=661315


 * The closing date for applications is 4 September 2014, 23:59 CEST. Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered. Please quote reference number 211-0118/14-4000 in your application.

Hampshire College (MA) - Asian Religions
Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is accepting applications for the position of assistant professor of Asian religions, beginning July 1, 2015.

We seek candidates with a specialization in one or more of the major religious traditions of East or South Asia qualified to teach introductory and upper-level classes in Asian religions and in world religions more generally. We are especially interested in candidates with a broad training in the history of religions and some expertise in one or more of the following areas: religion and literature, religion and philosophy, or religion and the arts. The successful applicant will be expected to teach two courses per semester and supervise independent work. Special consideration will be given to candidates with scholarly promise and demonstrated strengths in undergraduate teaching and advising. Ph.D. required at time of appointment.
 * Please submit a letter highlighting teaching and professional work, a CV (including email address), sample course syllabi, a writing sample, and the names and contact information of three professional references to http://jobs.hampshire.edu/.  No hard copies will be accepted. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 in time for interviews at AAR.

SUNY Albany (NY) - Japanese Religious Studies
The Department of East Asian Studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks candidates for a tenure track assistant professor position in Japanese Religious Studies to begin Fall 2015. The successful candidate is expected to 1) teach five lower and upper division courses on pre-modern and modern Japan per year; 2) pursue an active program of research; and 3) participate in service responsibilities, including undergraduate advising.

Minimum qualifications : Ph.D. in hand from a university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population.

Preferred qualifications : Candidates who focus on Buddhism and who have a sub-specialization in either Chinese or Korean Religious Studies. Near-native fluency in both English and Japanese. Professional Rank and Salary Range:  Assistant Professor, salary is competitive and commensurate with experience

Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=50506
 * The closing date for receipt of applications is December 31, 2014.

University of Chicago (IL) - Environmental Ethics
The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment for a new, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Ethics. A candidate for this position should be qualified to teach and direct research in Environmental Ethics (e.g., the value of and duties towards biotic realities, non-living realities and ecosystems, environmental criticism, animal rights, food ethics, the ethics of consumption, environmental law, etc.). The candidate must exhibit a broad knowledge of the academic study of religion and the field of religious ethics (comprising theological, political, philosophical, and comparative inquiry), a command of issues in moral theory central to environmental ethics, the ability to engage materials in the physical and/or biological sciences, and a coherent and creative agenda for research and publication. Religious tradition(s) and primary focus of scholarly expertise are open. The candidate should also have the ability and desire to work with the University's Program on the Global Environment. The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the academic study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in 11 different areas of study, and master's level students in M.A. and M.Div. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a quarter system; in most cases that leaves one quarter open for research in residence (in addition to summers free for scholarship).


 * Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of candidates will commence on September 1, 2014. Application should be made online, at http://tinyurl.com/l3thr6b
 * Also posted at Environmental Studies 2014-2015

University of Notre Dame (IN) - Systematic Theology
The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in systematic theology at the rank of assistant professor. While broad familiarity with the field of contemporary systematic theology is a must, the successful candidate will have particular expertise in the field of ecclesiology. Besides aptitude for high-level research and writing, a successful candidate will show evidence of ability to teach a range of subjects within systematic theology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will also be sympathetic to the mission of the University of Notre Dame, which seeks a distinctive educational and scholarly excellence that is founded on its Catholic identity. Information about Notre Dame is available at http://www.nd.edu. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women and members of under-represented ethnic groups.
 * Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Professor J. Matthew Ashley, Chair, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Electronic submission is encouraged: [mailto:theodept@nd.edu theodept@nd.edu].

Villanova University (PA) - History of Spirituality
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the history of spirituality at the rank of assistant professor. The candidate has expertise in the spiritual traditions and practices of the early modern period and extensive competency in the Catholic spiritual tradition. We are particularly interested in approaches that engage methodologies of "lived religion" and material culture and in scholars of any major non-Catholic tradition who are able to engage in conversations across and among traditions and periods.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Job Requirements: Candidates should hold a doctorate by the time of the appointment, August 2015. Publication, research, teaching, and service records should be commensurate with experience.
 * Review of complete applications begins September 15, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. For information about Villanova University and the Department, please consult http://www1-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com/villanova/artsci/theology.html. This position is contingent upon final administrative approval. Direct inquiries to trsearch2@villanova.edu. To apply, submit all material electronically at https://jobs-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com.

===Villanova University (PA) - Interfaith and Interreligious Studies=== The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position in interfaith and interreligious studies at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate has expertise in at least one non-Christian religious tradition and competency in Catholic Christian theology. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with teaching and research interests in areas such as world religions (also as lived in the USA, e.g., immigrant religion), comparative theology, religious pluralism, and interfaith dialogue.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Job Requirements: Candidates should hold a doctorate by the time of the appointment, August 2015. Publication, research, teaching, and service records should be commensurate with experience.


 * Review of complete applications begins September 15, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. For information about Villanova University and the Department, please consult http://www1-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com/villanova/artsci/theology.html. Direct inquiries to trsearch1@villanova.edu. To apply, submit all material electronically at https://jobs-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com. A complete application includes: letter of interest, current resume, writing sample, transcripts (unofficial copies), statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of reference. Letters of reference can be submitted directly and confidentially by the reviewer who will receive an email with instructions ONLY ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. If chosen as a finalist, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview.

===Villanova University (PA) - Religious and Theological Education=== The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position in religious and theological education at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate will have expertise in the field of religious/theological education, including outcomes and evidence-based educational practices, curriculum development, and assessment in higher education. He/she also will have competency in pastoral studies or another area of studies that complements the Department's research and teaching focus on "faith engaging culture".

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

The person who fills the position should hold a doctorate by the time of the appointment, August 2015. He/she will have a rigorous research agenda and perform service to the Department, College, and the University. Publication, research, teaching, and service records should be commensurate with experience.
 * Review of complete applications begins September 15, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. For information about Villanova University and the Department, please consult http://www1-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com/villanova/artsci/theology.html. This position is contingent upon final administrative approval. Direct inquiries to trsearch3@villanova.edu. To apply, submit all material electronically at https://jobs-villanova-edu.careerliaison.com

Whitman College (WA) - Religion (pref. Judaism)
The Religion department at Whitman College is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Religion, effective August, 2015, who will join us in our ongoing development of an innovative, transdisciplinary program. The field of specialization is open, but we are seeking someone whose work complements that of the existing faculty in the department without duplicating it; see: http://www.whitman.edu/academics/courses-of-study/religion. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in Judaism. Ph.D. in a relevant field is required; because we are a department focused on the non-confessional, comparative study of religion, an advanced degree or significant, graduate-level experience in Religious Studies is required. The successful candidate will also offer courses that contribute to the College's general education requirements. The standard annual teaching load is five-courses. The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching.

To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click "Faculty" and "Assistant Professor of Religion".


 * Deadline: September 15, 2014.
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2014-2015