Religious Studies and Theology 2019-2020

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American University, Assistant Professor in Religious Studies (Islam) [1 ]
The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in religious studies at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2020. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or an anticipated Ph.D. completion by August 2020.

Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality teaching and scholarship in Islam. The department particularly welcomes candidates with a broad training in religious studies who, in addition to teaching advanced undergraduate courses in Islam, would be prepared to teach in areas including religious ethics, philosophy of religion, and theory and methods of the study of religion. We especially welcome candidates who would contribute to the University’s first-year seminar program in Complex Problems or seek engagement in the College’s Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Collaborative. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school and university activities.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications via Interfolio link :  http://apply.interfolio.com/65721 . Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), unofficial transcript, and an example of scholarship. For best consideration, applications should be complete by September 16, 2019. Please contact the Department of Philosophy and Religion at (202) 885-2925 or philrel@american.edu if you have questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including MA programs in Philosophy and Social Policy, History of Philosophy, and a joint program with the School of International Service in Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department at [http://www.american.edu/cas/philrel/index.cfm.%C2%A0 http://www.american.edu/cas/philrel/index.cfm. ]

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

Harvard University, Islamic Studies
Harvard University’s Faculty of Divinity seeks to make a full-time, tenure track appointment in Islamic Studies. We are particularly interested in a candidate with scholarly expertise either in: Islam in the Americas, Islam in Southeast Asia, or Quranic Studies. The candidate should be competent in the appropriate research languages and conversant with the broader, global history of Islamic religion and culture.

This is a tenure track position. The successful candidate will work closely with students in the Divinity School’s masters programs and the doctoral program in the Study of Religion. It is likely they will also teach undergraduates in the Comparative Study of Religion and graduate students in related departments of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. It is expected that this scholar will be in conversation with those in other programs and schools at Harvard critical to Islamic Studies. Openness to our growing program in ministry studies in Islam will be an advantage.

Applicants should also be able to contribute to the Divinity School's degree programs, including its multi-religious Master of Divinity program, and be familiar with forms of analysis that address race, gender, and social location. The doctoral degree must be held by June 30, 2020.

Applications should be made online at: [//academicpositions.harvard.edu http://academicpositions.harvard.edu]. A CV, cover letter, writing sample, and the names of three references whom the School may wish to contact will be required of all candidates. Review of applications will begin in September 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Selected candidates may be invited to initial interviews at the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, this coming November.

Letters of nomination are also welcome and should be sent to: Islamic Studies Search Committee, c/o Faculty Search Office, Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Avenue, Divinity Hall 417, Cambridge, MA, 02138, or to islamicsearch@hds.harvard.edu. Applicants should address any questions regarding the position itself or the online application system to the Office of Academic Affairs at islamicsearch@hds.harvard.edu.

Hong Kong Baptist University, Associate Professor of Ethics (Religious Ethics)
The appointee is expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels related to Religious Ethics, Philosophical Ethics, or Applied Ethics. The teaching is both for undergraduate General Education and for B.A. in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics. He/She is also expected to conduct high-level independent research in the field of Ethics or Applied Ethics, supervise postgraduate students and research assistants, and contribute creatively and professionally to the Department and the Faculty. Administrative duties will be required as assigned by the Department/Faculty.

Applicants should possess a relevant PhD degree with a strong track record of research and teaching accomplishments. Those applying for a Professor rank should demonstrate an outstanding track record of publications and grant capture, as well as strong leadership potential and administrative capacities.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. Outstanding candidates for the rank of Associate Professor or above may be considered for appointment with tenure.

Those who have responded to the advertisement posted in April 2019 need not re-apply.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants are requested to send in samples of publications, preferably the three best ones out of their most recent publications, and latest teaching evaluation results. Applicants should also request three referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Personnel Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Applicants not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at [//pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics].

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 30 June 2019

Lafayette College - Assistant Professor of East Asian Religions link
Lafayette College in Easton, PA, announces a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Religious Studies at the rank of assistant professor, beginning July 1, 2020, with specialization in religious traditions of East Asia.

Applicants should have demonstrable competence to teach an introductory course in world religions, religious studies courses, and other courses in their area(s) of expertise that will contribute to the curriculum of the interdisciplinary program in Asian Studies (and possibly also to other interdisciplinary programs, depending on the applicant’s strengths). Indications of a promising scholarly trajectory in the applicant’s areas of expertise are also expected.

Application Instructions:

We invite applications from candidates with a doctorate (in hand or expected by August 2020) from a range of departments and disciplines, not necessarily religious studies. The teaching load is 2/2 in the first year, and 3/2 thereafter.

As part of your cover letter, please address how your scholarship, teaching, mentoring and/or community service support Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion as articulated in the college’s diversity statement ([//about.lafayette.edu/diversity-statement/ https://about.lafayette.edu/diversity-statement/]). Those applicants attending the November 2019 American Academy of Religion in San Diego should indicate this in their cover letter. Applicants should upload their cover letter with C.V., teaching statement, and writing sample (e.g., a chapter or article, 25 pages maximum), and arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be uploaded to [apply.interfolio.com/63760], by October 31. Inquiries about this position may be made to Eric Ziolkowski, Head of the Department of Religious Studies.

Macalester College - Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies
The Macalester College Religious Studies Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies (tenure-track) to begin Fall 2020. A PhD is required by time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of courses in classical and modern Islam and in the study of religion more broadly (i.e. Introduction to Religious Studies). The field of specialty within Islamic Studies is open. We will also consider the candidate’s ability to contribute to other on-campus programs (for example, the Arabic Language Program, the Middle Eastern Studies and Islamic Civilizations concentration, Classical Mediterranean and the Middle East, American Studies, Sociology, and/or International Studies departments).

We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research in a liberal arts setting. Strong candidates will have a record of experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse students. The Religious Studies Department is deeply committed to the College’s distinctive mission of educational excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.

Please submit a letter of application, C.V., a graduate school transcript, three letters of reference, examples of recent professional work, a pedagogical statement, a statement of research interests, and student evaluations to [//academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13798 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13798] CONTACT: Dr. Susanna Drake, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, sdrake@macalester.edu Applications received by October 1, 2019 will receive first consideration.

Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately three million and is home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 2100 undergraduates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia and over 90 nations. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to excellence in teaching and research/creative activity within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Scripps College- Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
''Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Religious Studies, with a specialization in early Christian studies. Preference will be given to applicants with temporal and geographic range, whose research and teaching engage with critical theory (e.g., postcolonial, decolonial, and/or queer theory) as well as Africana Studies. Applicants must have an active research and publishing program, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and PhD in hand at time of appointment. Participation in the Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities program is expected. Preference will be given to applicants with a commitment to the College’s goal of improving higher education for underrepresented students.''

For full consideration, applications must be received by October 1. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in San Diego. Please submit application letter, CV, and the names of three references to [//academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13617 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13617]

Other queries may be directed to religiousstudiessearch@scrippscollege.edu

''Scripps College is one of seven members of The Claremont Colleges Consortium located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In a continuing effort to build a diverse academic community and to provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically under-represented groups.''

===Stanford University, Assistant Professor, Muslim Societies [5]  ===

===Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position focused on the culture, economics or politics of Muslim societies. We especially welcome applications from scholars who are studying Muslim societies in Iran and Central Asia, as well as South, Southeast and East Asia.

The successful applicant for this position will be appointed in one of the following departments within the School of Humanities and Sciences: Anthropology, Communication, Economics, Political Science, or Sociology. The successful applicant will have teaching and advising responsibilities in their home department and will also be expected to contribute to the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies' curricular and outreach efforts.

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. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to AcademicJobsOnline.org. For full consideration, materials should be received by October 25, 2019. Please use the following link to apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14164

For Anthropology applicants only: Anthropology will contact candidates at a later date to request that three confidential letters of recommendation be submitted to AcademicJobsOnline.org.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.===

Syracuse University, Assistant Professor - Islam [5]
The Department of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Religion, to begin August 2020. We seek a colleague trained in the academic study of religion who specializes in modern and/or contemporary Islam and Muslim cultures, in any geographical region but especially in Africa, Asia, or the Americas.

We seek in particular a colleague whose research and teaching in Islam intersects with studies in one or more of the following: gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, politics and aesthetics.

The successful candidate will make significant contributions to our undergraduate and graduate curricula. At the undergraduate level, they will be able to teach across a broad range of Islamic studies, beyond their area of specialization, and on topics in the study of religion related to their research interests. At the graduate level, they will contribute (in addition to their specialization in Islam) to exploring religion in modern and/or contemporary contexts, and to teaching methods and theories in the study of religion.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in directly relevant area of job description and in hand by beginning of appointment.

Job Specific Qualifications

Eligible candidate must be a scholar with a specialty in modern and/or contemporary Islam and Muslim cultures in any geographical region but especially in Africa, Asia, or the Americas.

Candidate should be able to make significant contributions to the undergraduate and graduate curricula.

Responsibilities

Teach at least 6 credit hours per semester and participate in graduate level dissertation committees and examinations; service through advising, committee works, etc.; research and publications in areas of expertise.

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least 3 letters of recommendation.

Applications will be reviewed beginning 10/1/19 and will continue until an appointment is made.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEOC

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

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http://www.sujobopps.com/postings/80802

===Texas Christian University, Assistant Professor of Religion in Latinx Religious Traditions ===

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in hand by the time of appointment. TCU embraces the teacher-scholar model: excellence in teaching and published scholarship will be expected. The teaching load is typically five courses a year, three of which are introductory courses in religion that meet the TCU Core Curriculum Requirements (see [//www.core.tcu.edu http://www.core.tcu.edu]). Upper-level courses will include classes on Latinx Religious Traditions as well as those in the candidate's particular area of expertise. We welcome candidates whose experience and training in teaching, research, or community involvement demonstrate their commitment to contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preference will be given to candidates whose experience and training have prepared them to make contributions to any of the interdisciplinary curricular initiatives in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts: the African American and Africana Studies minor, the Middle East Studies minor, the Latina/o Studies minor, the Asian Studies minor, the Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies Department, as well as the TCU Women and Gender Studies Department.

Position Requirements: All applications must be made to [//tcu.igreentree.com https://tcu.igreentree.com] [select "CSS Faculty" then on the dropdown menu under "School/College" select "AddRan College of Liberal Arts," click "Find Jobs," then select the appropriate position in Religion]. Applications must include a letter (signed and addressed to Dr. Mark Dennis Search Committee Chair) indicating qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching statement, and a one-page statement indicating the applicant's experience with and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent by recommenders or dossier service to hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu. Consideration of candidates will begin on October 1st, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Select interviews will be held at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in San Diego, CA between November 23-26, 2019.

TCU is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion and recognizes and values the unique experiences drawn from differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, and veteran status and welcomes all applicants of diverse backgrounds.

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

St. Olaf, Assistant Professor of Religion in the Americas
The Department of Religion at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Religion in the Americas at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2020. We seek candidates exploring religious traditions in the Americas, emphasizing issues of race, ethnicity, and culture with particular but not exclusive attention to the experiences of African-American, and/or Latinx, and/or Indigenous communities.

The Department is particularly interested in applicants who will continue to contribute to our diverse community and broaden our curricular offerings. We request that in the letter of application, candidates address their potential to contribute to the St. Olaf community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

The usual teaching load is six courses per year that critically interpret and understand religious life through texts, symbols, and practices. These include introductory courses in religion and in Christian tradition. There are also opportunities to teach courses in interdisciplinary programs such as Race and Ethnic Studies, Latin American Studies, Womens and Gender Studies, and several learning communities. Duties also involve advancing the mission of the college, ongoing professional development, student advising, department and college committee service, and curriculum development.

Applicants must submit materials online at [//stolaf.hiretouch.com/faculty-postings https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/faculty-postings]. A complete application includes:

Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Graduate transcript (unofficial is acceptable) Statement of teaching philosophy The contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship (St. Olaf solicits letters directly after an initial round of screening.) Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. On campus interviews are expected in December, 2019.

Questions about the position, department, or college may be directed to Gregory Walter, Search Committee Chair, at tt2020relig@stolaf.edu. More information about the Religion Department can be found at [//wp.stolaf.edu/religion/ https://wp.stolaf.edu/religion/]. Applicants who need assistance with the online application process should call 507-786-3356.

University of Chicago, Islam in Africa (open rank)
The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks scholar(s) in the study of Islam in Africa for an appointment date of July 1, 2020. Rank and salary are open. We welcome applications at the assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor rank.

We are particularly interested in candidates with scholarly expertise in Islamic religious thought and practice in Africa who are also deeply engaged in one or more of the following areas of inquiry: interactions between Islam and other African religious traditions (such as Ifá or Christianity) or between different Islamic traditions (Sufism, Salafism, Shi'ism, Ahmadiyya, etc); poetic, literary, and artistic expression; race and ethnicity; gender; colonialism and post-colonialism; and globalization. We welcome applicants with a demonstrated commitment to the study of religion from all disciplinary backgrounds in the humanities and social sciences. Appointed scholars will be expected to participate in the broader community of Islamic studies at the University of Chicago, a community that includes scholars from numerous departments, programs, and centers.

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; Master's students in M.A., M.Div., and A.M.R.S. programs; and undergraduates in the College. Many faculty members hold associate appointments in humanities or social science departments and professional schools of the University.

Candidates must hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2019 and continue until all positions are filled or the search is closed. All applicants must provide: 1) cover letter, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) writing sample (limit to 25 pages), 4) statement of current and future research, and 5) statement of teaching philosophy and experience. If applying at the assistant professor rank, applicants must also solicit three letters of recommendation through the system. If applying at the associate professor or full professor rank, applicants will upload a document with the names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited if the candidate gets to the short-list phase of the search. Applicants must apply online, through the University of Chicago's Interfolio academic jobs board at http://apply.interfolio.com/66490 . If you have any questions, contact Sara Bigger at [mailto:sfbigger@uchicago.edu sfbigger@uchicago.edu].

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email [mailto:equalopportunity@uchicago.edu equalopportunity@uchicago.edu] with their request.

===University of Melbourne, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER - ISLAM AND POLITICS IN SOUTH ASIA link=== The Islamic studies program at the Asia Institute offers a range of courses in the areas of Islamic thought and Muslim societies from a broad multidisciplinary perspective. Dedicated academic staff offer courses ranging from Islamic politics, culture, philosophy and history; Qur’anic studies; to human rights in Muslim societies. The program, in collaboration with other programs of the Institute such as Asian Studies and Indonesian Studies is expanding its teaching and research interests to the area of Islam and politics in South Asia.

The successful appointee will be expected to make major contributions, commensurate with the rank, in the areas of research, academic leadership, administration and professional development, and teaching excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels including Research Higher Degree supervision. The appointee will have an established research specialisation in South Asia with a strong interest in Islamic politics as well as a high level of research performance through refereed publications and the securing of research grants. A principal duty of the successful appointee will be to foster interdisciplinary activities and engagement activities connected to the discipline. The appointee is expected to work very closely with scholars in other programs whose teaching and research interests are in Southeast Asia, Middle East and China and Japan.

Applications close: 06 Aug 2019 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

University of Michigan, Khyentse Gendun Chopel Professorship in Tibetan Buddhist Studies (open rank) link
Tenured or tenure-track position the Khyentse Gendun Chopel Professorship in Tibetan Buddhist Studies Department of Asian Languages and Cultures University of Michigan The University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured endowed chair in Tibetan Buddhist Studies beginning September 1, 2020. This is an open-rank search. Applicants with interdisciplinary teaching and research interests in Tibetan Buddhist Studies are encouraged to apply. All applicants should possess a high level of proficiency in the Tibetan language. Successful candidates are expected to teach a range of courses in Tibetan history and culture generally and Tibetan 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. The Ph.D. is required prior to appointment. Evidence of excellent teaching and research abilities is essential. 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 should 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 [//apply.interfolio.com/65033 http://apply.interfolio.com/65033] to apply. To be assured consideration, applications must be received by September 30, 2019. This is a university year appointment. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. All applications will be acknowledged.

University of Notre Dame, Assistant Professor of Jewish Thought and Culture
The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professorship in Jewish Thought and Culture, with a starting date of August 2020. The subfield is open, with preference for candidates with expertise in the medieval and/or modern periods. The successful candidate will possess strong research and teaching skills, and broad knowledge of the Jewish tradition. 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 [//www.nd.edu http://www.nd.edu]. Applications must be received by October 1, 2019. Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: [//apply.interfolio.com/64857 http://apply.interfolio.com/64857]. The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Villanova University, Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible/Prophetic Literature
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Hebrew Bible with specialization in prophetic literature, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Other research interests could include Jewish-Christian relations, Jewish Studies, the theological dimensions of the scriptures, biblical questions in conversation with contemporary cultural issues, or the reception of the Hebrew Bible in history.

Ph.D. required by the start of the appointment in August 2020. Applicants should have expertise in biblical Hebrew and grounding in exegetical methods and contemporary hermeneutical approaches. They also should demonstrate scholarly engagement with the Catholic tradition.

Responsibilities include teaching the undergraduate Theology and Religious Studies course in the College core curriculum (Faith, Reason, and Culture) and elective courses in departmental undergraduate and graduate curricula, including the required graduate foundation course in biblical studies; and performing service to the Department, College, and the University.

Direct inquiries to Dr. Peter Spitaler, Chairperson of the Department. Applications, including letters of reference, must be submitted electronically at [//jobs.villanova.edu/postings/16444 https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/16444]. A complete application must include: a letter of interest, a current resume, three letters of reference, transcripts (unofficial copies), and statements of teaching philosophy and research interests. If chosen as a finalist, a statement of contribution to Villanova’s mission must be provided at the time of the on-campus interview. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via video conferencing. The finalist must provide official transcripts at the time of appointment. To receive consideration, complete applications, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by September 9, 2019.

Wheaton College, Endowed Chair in World Religions
The School of Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College (IL) invites applications at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor for the Robert B. and Anna E. Oliver Endowed Chair of World Religions. This full-time, tenure track position was established in 2019 through a generous gift that provides ongoing support for the salary, benefits, and significant funding for research and scholarly activities.

We seek a distinguished scholar with strong teaching, scholarly publications, and a commitment to the integration of Christian faith and learning. With this endowed chair, the School of Biblical and Theological Studies will be situated to provide students with the resources and tools necessary to engage our neighbors faithfully with the gospel and lovingly as global citizens.

A Ph.D. in Comparative Religions, Religious Studies, Anthropology of Religions or a related field is required. A strong research, teaching and mentoring record that supports an appointment to rank is also necessary.

Please send a letter of interest along with a curriculum vitae by email to Linda Bretz, administrative assistant to BTS, at world.religions.search@wheaton.edu. An application will be sent to promising inquirers. Review of applicants will begin in August 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. Wheaton is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce and student body. We encourage the expression of multiple perspectives within a Christian worldview, inside and outside the classroom. For more information about Wheaton College visit: [//www.wheaton.edu/welcome http://www.wheaton.edu/welcome].

Additionally, Wheaton College aspires to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty to learn and work. In support of this objective, the College requires background checks for final candidates, after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pacific Theological College (Suva, Fiji) - Full-Time Lecturer in Theology & Ethics
The Pacific Theological College (PTC) is looking for a full-time lecturer in the Theology and Ethics department. The position will be based on a potentially renewable 4 years contract starting 15th January 2020. PTC is an ecumenical institution made up 20 member churches of the Pacific. The campus is located on the Suva coast in Fiji and is minutes away from the Suva CBD, shopping centers, cinemas and churches. PTC facilities include an administration building, chapel, lecture rooms, library, Mission Centre, its own kindergarten and a sports complex. Our compound accommodates students, staff and faculty.

Tasks

Teaching and Supervision Other Faculty Duties Qualifications and experience
 * Will exercise academic skills expected of a Lecturer in Theology and Ethics
 * Will design, teach, assess, and examine courses in the area of Theology and Ethics at all levels from Certificate to Masters.
 * Will provide responsible supervision to theses writing students from BD (Honours) to PhD.
 * Will act as academic advisor to all students in the Theology and Ethics department
 * Will engage in research in Theology and Ethics in areas relevant to the teaching needs and interests of the college
 * Will coordinate and facilitate Thesis Seminars for Masters and PhDs
 * Will participate in meetings of the Department and faculty
 * Will participate and facilitate meetings of several college committees
 * Will participate and organize Departmental and College seminars
 * Will lead and assist pastoral groups
 * Will contribute to and participate in PTC community life
 * Will contribute to worship life through chapel services
 * Will attend potential conferences and workshops held at PTC or the Suva area
 * Will write courses and assess PTC Extension Education

Required Desirable Opportunities Remuneration and Accommodation Deadline
 * A suitable doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Theology or Christian Ethics.
 * Ability to teach and supervise in English.
 * At least two years of teaching experience in tertiary level
 * Endorsement from a church organisation or mission board where the applicant has previously served
 * Understands and openly embraces the diverse worldviews of the college community both in and outside of the classroom and its connection with theology and theological hermeneutics
 * Experience in teaching and supervising adult students from diverse backgrounds where English is not the first language
 * Is familiar with international and Pacific literature and indigenous research methodologies and is flexible with its implementation by students
 * Willingness to dig deeper and learn from the cultures and contexts of the Pacific through the students and the community
 * Willingness to engage in the decolonising and rethinking agenda of both the department and the college
 * Willingness to work in an ecumenical team comprising persons of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
 * Expected to be sympathetic to the aspirations of the island nations of the Pacific region and the vision of the College
 * Is passionate to learn, teach, and do ethics in the Pacific context
 * Has some background in the following: (i) The contemporary application of systematic theology and philosophical hermeneutics; (ii) Postcolonial theologies of the West and non-West; (iii) Interdisciplinary approaches to theology; (iv) Teaching skills and methods.
 * The Theology and Ethics department are looking for scholars who enjoy teaching and learning simultaneously. If you are passionate about research and wish to establish or maintain a publishing career, this vacancy might be for you.
 * In consultation with the PTC constitution and policies, the teaching faculty members are encouraged to participate in sponsored academic events beneficial to your own professional development and that of the College.
 * A fully furnished accommodation will be provided onsite
 * A functional office furnished with the necessary supplies and stationery
 * Health insurance is provided for all faculty, spouse and family members
 * Salary will depend on expertise and experience aligned with the annual salary scale approved by the PTC Council & Executive

Applications will close 31 July 2019

Enquiries

Please send enquiries and applications for this position (full academic CV with contact details of at least two referees, and a covering letter) to: The Academic Dean: Rev. Dr. Gwayaweng Kiki: gkiki@ptc.ac.fj and Copy Principal: ulvaai@ptc.ac.fj

===Barry University Liturgical Theology (Miami Shores, FL) - Assistant Professor of Liturgical Theology ===

Barry University is currently seeking an Assistant Professor. The Department of Theology and Philosophy invites applicants for a full-time continuing contract position in the field of Liturgical and Sacramental Theology at the assistant professor level, beginning in August 2020.

Essential Functions Teach the graduate and undergraduate courses in theology; 3-3 undergraduate and/or graduate level teaching load Active involvement in the department's theological graduate programs Academic advising and mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students Engage in scholarly work Serve on departmental, college, and university committees Participation in the collegial and intellectual life of the university. Supervision of thesis projects, departmental and college service, university service, community service, and sustained scholarship. Qualifications/Requirements Ph.D. in Theology required. The position is open with regard to area of specialization, methodological commitments and ecclesial location. However, facility with the Catholic liturgical and sacramental tradition, ability to correlate the relationship between liturgy and ecclesiology, and experience with praxis-theory-praxis methods of practical theology is strongly preferred. Experience with developing and teaching distance courses is welcomed.

Applicants are required to send their curriculum vitae, statement of intent, samples of publications and syllabi, and three letters of recommendation from senior scholars to Gloria L. Schaab, SSJ, PhD, Chair of the Search Committee (gschaab@barry.edu)

Applications received by November 1, 2019 will receive full consideration. Initial interviews will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion Convention November 23-26, 2019. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

===Christendom College, Assistant Professor in Theology ===

The Theology Department of Christendom College seeks to hire an assistant professor for a full-time position starting August 15, 2020. The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in theology. We will also consider well-qualified ABD candidates with a date set for their dissertation defense.

The assistant professor position requires an area of specialization in historical or systematic theology. Additional areas of competence in Sacred Scripture, sacramental theology, or Thomistic moral theology will be preferred.

The successful candidate will teach four classes per semester in the theology core curriculum and major. The candidate should possess a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a faith-filled, formative environment that takes joy in communicating the riches of tradition to the twenty-first century student. In accordance with the Apostolic Constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the candidate must be willing to profess the Oath of Fidelity, which the entire college faculty does annually before the local ordinary as a voluntary act.

Interested applicants should provide the following: (1) current curriculum vitae; (2) a letter of application that includes a statement of how the candidate envisions contributing to the Mission of Christendom College; (3) all graduate and undergraduate transcripts of degree-seeking coursework; (4) a sample of the candidate’s scholarly writing; and (5) three letters of recommendation which attest to the candidate’s scholarship, teaching ability, and character. All application material or questions should be sent electronically to Dr. Matthew A. Tsakanikas, Chairman of the Theology Department, at matthew.tsakanikas@christendom.edu

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts should be sent to: Professor Greg Townsend, PhD Vice President for Academic Affairs Christendom College 134 Christendom Drive Front Royal, VA 22630

To be assured of consideration, applications must be received by August 15, 2019. Please allow 3 business days for acknowledgment of emails. Requests for interviews will be sent at the start of September. Interviews will be conducted around the first week of October.

Chicago Theological Seminary (Chicago, IL) - Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies and Religion
Chicago Theological Seminary invites applications from early-career scholars for a full-time, tenure track position to begin July 1, 2020. We are especially interested in Hispanic/Latino/a/x approaches to Religion and Society that consider culture, traditions, and ritual practices along with the ability to teach in Spanish. Area of specialization is open. The PhD and demonstrated competency in online teaching and learning are required. Knowledge and commitment to interreligious engagement are desirable. Applicants should share the seminary’s historic commitments to social justice and the care of creation, and be able to teach in all of our degree programs (MA, MDiv, STM, DMin, and PhD) with several concentrations. The successful candidate will have a scholarly trajectory and be committed to developing a professional profile that includes publication.

Applicants should send a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information for three persons able to provide letters of recommendation to Dr. Emily Vogt, Associate Academic Dean, at either evogt@ctschicago.edu or Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637-2902. For fullest consideration, application should be submitted by September 9, 2019. Preliminary interviews will begin October 1. A seminary of the United Church of Christ with an ecumenical faculty and student body, Chicago Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity, Open and Affirming employer.

Chicago Theological Seminary (Chicago, IL) - Assistant Professor of Practical Theology
Chicago Theological Seminary Assistant Professor of Practical Theology

Chicago Theological Seminary invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Practical Theology to begin July 1, 2020. We have special interests in spiritual formation, pastoral counseling, chaplaincy studies, and contextual theological education. The PhD or equivalent is required. Demonstrated competency in online teaching and learning is also required. Knowledge of ministerial praxis and commitment to interreligious engagement are desirable. Applications from scholars dedicated to social justice with analytical strengths in human trafficking, trauma and resilience, mass incarceration and genocide, ritual studies, and intergenerational cultural studies are encouraged. Applicants should share the seminary’s historic commitments to the care of persons, and be able to teach in all of our degree programs (MA, 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.

Applicants should send a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information for three persons able to provide letters of recommendation to Dr. Emily Vogt, Associate Academic Dean, at either evogt@ctschicago.eduor Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E. 60thStreet, Chicago, IL 60637-2902. For fullest consideration, application should be submitted by September 9, 2019. Preliminary interviews will begin October 1, 2019. A seminary of the United Church of Christ with an ecumenical faculty and student body, Chicago Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity, Open and Affirming employer.

Gordon College, Assistant Professor of Global Christianity and Theology
Assistant Professors of Global Christianity and Theology sought to support our Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries program. The candidate will teach and advise students and support the mission of the college. Specific duties include: teach undergraduate students in World Christianity and Theology and related courses in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries; maintain regular office hours for student advising and mentoring; participate in curricular development; and fulfill departmental and divisional responsibilities, including serving on committees as elected or appointed. Candidate must have a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in World Christianity, Theology, or a closely related field. In addition, the employer requires demonstrated knowledge of cultural/international missions gained through completion of at least one (1) publication in an academic journal. Applicants can send resumes to the Office of the Provost, c/o Cathy Thiele, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984.

===Shaw University, Divinity School Faculty and Chaplain ===

Shaw University is looking for Full Time Administrative Faculty and University Chaplain. Reporting to the Dean of the Divinity School, this position teaches classes for the School of Divinity and is responsible for assuming the duties of overseeing the chapel and its programs, conducting worship services, providing pastoral counseling for students, spiritual direction and hospital visitations for students and staff. In addition to the utilization of a variety of teaching strategies, full-time teaching faculty must provide student assistance and advice in their subject area, participate in student orientation sessions, pursue scholarly activities and development, engage in service the University and to the community, attend official functions, and serve on faculty committees.

Education and/or Experience Ph.D. or D. Min in Homiletics, Theology, Biblical Studies or Christian Ethics, well versed in the Black Baptist Church tradition required. Exceptional pastoral experience in a Baptist Church, affiliated with either the National Baptist Convention, Progressive National Baptist Convention or American Baptist Convention. Visionary leader with a minimum of five years' experience in Christian Church ministry and social engagement, with an awareness of the relationship between the Church, preaching, and building capacity for public policy changes Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Demonstrated success teaching at the college or graduate level. Recent experience in a higher education setting. Candidates with teaching experience and expertise in an additional area also offered in the assigned department is highly desired..

Southwest Baptist University, assistant Professor of Theology (New Testament)
Summary/Objective

Professors in the department of theology serve to instruct students in the majors of the department as well as students in other majors of the College of Theology and Ministry through the college’s core curriculum. Professors also contribute to the general education curriculum of the university in the delivery of graduation-requirement courses, and to the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry in graduate instruction.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach an average minimum of 12 credit hours per semester • Advise students in academic pursuits • Assist in the evaluation and development of curricula • Serve on committees as assigned • Maintain office hours • Ensure positive learning environment for students • Comply with University guidelines regarding faculty duties and requirements • Participate in academic processions and wear academic regalia as required • Contribute to monthly college faculty meetings • Contribute to periodic university-wide recruitment events outside regular business hours • Set an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty • Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations • Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Required • Ph.D. in the relevant field (biblical studies, theology, church history) • Demonstrated ability in undergraduate classroom instruction • Must be Southern Baptist • Affirmation of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000

Preferred • M. Div. • Professional ministry experience • Ability to work with students of various denominational backgrounds

Application Process Please go to [//www.sbuniv.edu/about/employment.php https://www.sbuniv.edu/about/employment.php]. Please select "Apply Now" to complete the online application and to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. References may be sent confidentially to hr@sbuniv.edu.

DIRECT APPLICATION AND MATERIALS QUESTIONS TO:

hr@sbuniv.edu 417-328-1537 (fax)

DIRECT JOB SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO:

Dr. Lee Skinkle Provost lskinkle@sbuniv.edu 417-328-1601 ===Wartburg Theological Seminary, Assistant Professr of Latinx Theology and Ministry link ===

Wartburg Theological Seminary—a vibrant, innovative, and growing seminary—is seeking an Assistant Professor of Latinx Theology and Ministry to teach as a member of a highly collaborative theological faculty. This position foregrounds the commitment of WTS to emerging theologies and expansive approaches to church leadership. This position requires skill and commitment for teaching both in one’s academic discipline and across disciplines to form all students with competence for global engagement. Because WTS values and supports interdisciplinary teaching, this position is intentionally open to scholars across a variety of academic disciplines, including biblical studies, practical theology, systematic theology, church history, and missiology.

Candidates should be thoroughly grounded in their own academic discipline, responsible to extant scholarship, and teach from a clearly theological perspective. Candidates should be qualified to teach both required courses and electives in the Masters and TEEM certificate curricula, including team teaching with other faculty colleagues. This professor will oversee the Hispanic Ministry Concentration and should connect Latinx Theology and Ministry with contemporary global realities. Ability to teach a secondary competency, especially the practices of Mission Development, will strengthen the application. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated competence in both Spanish and English for teaching and administration. A Ph.D. or Th.D. in a relevant scholarly discipline, or nearing completion of such, is expected.

This professor is invited to contribute to the common work of a faculty which values and participates in a highly collegial curriculum that is employing dynamic methods of teaching and learning with both residential and distance students, including through livestreaming. This professor will take leadership along with the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seminary partners in giving shape to the future of Latinx theological education and a Hispanic Theological Education Network.

This professor will give priority to teaching effectiveness and ongoing research in one’s discipline and in relation to Latinx Theology and Ministry, thereby contributing to the seminary’s ministry as part of the larger church. This professor should be ready to affirm Wartburg’s Mission Statement as summarized in the motto, “Where Learning Leads to

Mission and Mission Informs Learning,” and share in the seminary’s commitment to contextualization, the global church, and lifting up valued leaders for God’s mission through the church. It is expected that this professor, as a member of the faculty, will develop skills for teaching students in the innovative WTS curriculum and carry a full load of student advising and administrative responsibilities.

Candidates whose ethnicity or geographic origins have been historically underrepresented in theological education are encouraged to apply. Membership and ordination/rostering in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is preferred.

Starting rank for this position is negotiable if the candidate brings seminary or college teaching experience. This position is tenure eligible, beginning with a three-year term appointment, and commences 1 January 2020. Consideration for tenure comes normally in the fifth year of service.

Please request application materials from Wartburg Theological Seminary by contacting the Director of Human Resources at HR@wartburgseminary.edu or 563-589-0217.

The search committee will begin reviewing materials after 31 August 2019 and continue until the search process is completed.

Westminster Seminary California, Professor of New Testament
Professor of New Testament Faculty Opening: Westminster Seminary California announces a new faculty opening in New Testament. This is a full-time, tenure-track position that begins July 1, 2020. Responsibilities focus on teaching MDiv and MA courses in New Testament and Greek. Qualifications include: (1) commitment to the seminary’s doctrinal standards (the Westminster Standards and the Three Forms of Unity) and to the Presbyterian form of church government; (2) a PhD degree in New Testament or related field; (3) ordination (or potential) as a minister in a Presbyterian or Reformed church; (4) pastoral experience (highly desired), and (5) evidence of promise as a teacher and scholar. Salary will depend on rank, to be determined on the basis of education and experience. Your Curriculum Vitae should be submitted by August 2, 2019. For further information, visit our website at www.wscal.edu or contact President Joel E. Kim at facultysearch@wscal.edu.

Demographics
ABD (early): 1

ABD (will finish this academic year): 3

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc, adjunct): 3

Ph.D. in hand (unemployed): 1

Assistant Professor: 1

Associate Professor: 1

Full Professor:

Search Committee Member: 1

Lurker:

Faculty "Job Coach":

Full time instructor, PhD:

TOTAL:  10

Fields of Study (add your field(s) if it isn't represented below)
American Religion: 1

Buddhism: 1

East Asian Religion: 1

Ethics: 2

History of Christianity: 1

Philosophy of Religion: 1

Theology: 2

Early Christian Literature / New Testament: 3

Late Antique Christianity / Patristics: 1