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

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

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Demographics
ABD (early): 3

ABD (will finish this academic year): 23

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, Post-doc, adjunct): 29

Assistant Professor: 4

Associate Professor: 1

Full Professor: 1

Search Committee Member:

Lurker: 2

Faculty "Job Coach":

TOTAL: (as of November 10, 2015) 60 <- 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): 10

Ancient Near East: 1

Anthropology of Religion: 2

Asian Religions-Buddhism: 4

Asian Religions-Chinese/Japanese: 2

Asian Religions-Hinduism: 2

Asian Religions-Southeast Asia:

Catholic Studies: 1

Christian Spirituality: 1

Christianity-Early: 4

Christianity-Medieval: 3

Christianity-Early Modern/Modern: 3

Christianity-Modern/Ethics: 1

Christianity-Global: 1

Christianity-Catholic and Latin American Studies:

Comparative: 3

Ethics: 6

Esotericism: 1

Hebrew Bible: 1

Intercultural Studies: 1

Indigenous Religions: 1

Islam: 5

Judaism: 6

New Testament: 2

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: 2

Sociology of Religion:3

Social Science of Religion/Methods: 1

South Asian Religions: 2

Theology: 6

Women's Studies / Queer Theory: 4

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, emphasis on Psychology and Science 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.

American University in Cairo (EGYPT) - Comparative Religions
The Abdulhadi H. Taher Chair in Comparative Religion was established and endowed in 2002. The AUC History Department is inviting applications for this tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank or higher, commensurate with qualifications and experience, to begin in the fall semester 2016. Candidates should demonstrate scholarly competence in (1) theoretical approaches to the comparative study of religion (both classical and contemporary) and (2) either a specific religious tradition or the religions of a defined geographic region (preferably Asia, Africa, or Europe). The successful candidate will teach introductory world religions courses, as well as upper-division undergraduate thematic seminars.

Requirements: Applicants must have earned a PhD in Comparative Religion or a closely related field by July 1, 2016. Evidence of teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required.

Application Instructions: Please submit the following: a letter of interest that highlights your experience and research and teaching interests, a current cv; and a completed Personnel Information Form. The Personnel Information Form is available when you create an account at http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com. Your account login will enable you to respond to any additional questions from the Search Committee, if required.
 * Priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2015, although the Search Committee will consider application received after this date until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held in December 2015.

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.
 * Email request to have LORs sent (Nov 6)

Aurora University (IL) - Religion
RELIGION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of both introductory and upper-level courses in the Religion program, and will also be expected to regularly teach core courses in the General Education program. Service will include, among other duties, committee work, program assessment, and curricular development, as well as student advising and mentoring. Area of specialization is open, but we would especially welcome a candidate whose research and teaching interests both complement and extend our growing program offerings, particularly in the areas of world religions, religion and culture, and gender and religion. Our department is firmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and emphasizes critical dialogue, the use of primary texts, and the value of interdisciplinary studies, all encompassed within our mission of cultivating an inclusive community and awakening in our students the transformative power of learning. Ph.D. in Religion, Religious Studies, or related field at time of appointment required, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly potential, and a clear commitment to university service.

All faculty positions offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life, long term disability, and generous matching contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA CREF, and tuition remission included. Applications must include a letter of intent including description of education, certifications held, and all relevant experience, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references including phone numbers (candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted). Electronic applications welcomed. More information can be found at http://aurora.edu/facultyjobs.

Please submit application materials as follows:

Hardcopy submissions: Faculty Search, Office of the Provost, Aurora University, 347 S. Gladstone Ave. Aurora, IL 60506.

Electronic submissions: facultysearch@aurora.edu
 * Applications submitted by 1 November 2015 will receive full consideration.

Ball State University (IN) - Islamic Studies
Tenure-track faculty position available August 19, 2016.

Area of specialization: Islamic Studies.

Responsibilities: teach nine hours per semester; service; research.

Minimum qualifications: PhD in Religious Studies or related field prior to start date; evidence of research productivity; and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Preferred qualifications: earned doctorate in Religious Studies at time of application; demonstrated potential to excel in mentoring non-majority students, inclusive pedagogy, or diversity policy issues; and facility with high impact teaching practices see https://www.aacu.org/leap/hips.

Send curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a brief statement of research interests to: Religious Studies Search, philrelst@bsu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Complete applications received by October 26, 2015 are guaranteed full consideration.
 * Received an email on 10/23 letting me know only one reference had been received.
 * Recieved an email on 11/6 scheduling Skype interviews for the first week in December (12 available timeslots)

Bard College (NY) - Buddhist Studies
Bard College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor of Religion in the area of Buddhist Studies, to begin September 2016. The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship in a liberal arts setting. Applicants should possess a strong foundation in the formative or classical traditions and literatures of Buddhism in Asia, with appropriate language proficiency, and an understanding of later and contemporary developments within Buddhist traditions. The geographical area of specialization is open. The position contributes to both the Religion and Asian Studies programs. The successful candidate will also participate in Bard’s First-Year Seminar, the foundation of the college’s commitment to liberal education. Ph.D. or near completion is required, and teaching experience is highly desirable.

For more information on the Religion Program at Bard, visit http://religion.bard.edu/ or contact Richard Davis, rdavis@bard.edu.


 * Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/32217 by October 30, 2015.
 * Contacted on November 12th for AAR interview (x2)

Bard College (NY) - History and Theology of Judaism (Open Rank)
Bard College invites applications for a full-time, open rank position in the Religion Program, in the area of Judaic Studies. This is an endowed chair, the Jacob Neusner Professor in the History and Theology of Judaism, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the field and to Bard College. The position contributes centrally to both the Religion Program and the Jewish Studies concentration.

The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship in a liberal arts setting. The period of specialization is open.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Nominations are especially welcome. For more information on the Religion Program at Bard, visit http://religion.bard.edu/ or contact Bruce Chilton, chilton@bard.edu.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching and research statement, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/31517


 * Interfolio Link Closes: Dec 31, 2015.
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2015-2016

Birmingham-Southern College (AL)- Christian Ethics or Theology
The Religion Department at Birmingham-Southern College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Christian Theology and/or Christian Ethics to begin August 2016. The teaching load is three classes per semester and an intensive course during January. Special attention will be given to candidates who research and teach in the areas of African-American religious traditions and theologies. Ability to contribute to other interdisciplinary programs of the College is also highly desirable. The successful teacher/scholar will have an avid interest in pedagogical development, a robust research agenda, and a desire to be an active and engaged citizen of the Birmingham-Southern community as well as a contributing and collegial member of the Religion Department.

ABD candidates are welcome, though candidates who have received their Ph.D. by time of employment are preferred.

Birmingham-Southern College is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1300 undergraduate students. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, BSC is included in Pope’s Colleges that Change Lives and is a sheltering institution for Phi Beta Kappa. The College’s curriculum is based on close faculty-student interaction in teaching, advising, and research. For more on the College’s faculty, students, educational mission, and national reputation, visit www.bsc.edu.

BSC is located just minutes from downtown Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama and a leading hub for banking and medical research in the Southeast. There are six higher education institutions within a short commute. The community sponsors a symphony, ballet, opera, and several museums as well as annual art, music, and film festivals. Numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure activities also exist close by.


 * Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts (copies are acceptable), a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and at least three professional reference letters.  The committee will begin screening applications in late October 2015. Initial interviews will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion conference in Atlanta in November 2015. Questions about this position should be sent to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Amy Cottrill, at [mailto:acottril@bsc.edu acottril@bsc.edu].  Application materials should be sent electronically to religionsearch@bsc.edu.

[10-30] received e-mail on 10-30 from search chair indicating the search committee will not be conducting AAR interviews; rather, they will conduct skype interviews in Jan-Feb.

Birmingham-Southern College (AL) - Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism
The Religion Department at Birmingham-Southern College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Religion in the area of Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam to begin August 2016. The teaching load is three classes per semester and an intensive course during January. Ability to teach a survey of Asian Religions and contribute to other interdisciplinary programs of the College is highly desirable. The successful teacher/scholar will have an avid interest in pedagogical development, a robust research agenda, and a desire to be an active and engaged citizen of the Birmingham-Southern community as well as a contributing and collegial member of the Religion Department. ABD candidates are welcome, though candidates who have received their Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a related field by time of employment are preferred.

Birmingham-Southern College is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1300 undergraduate students. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, BSC is included in Pope’s Colleges that Change Lives and is a sheltering institution for Phi Beta Kappa. The College’s curriculum is based on close faculty-student interaction in teaching, advising, and research. For more on the College’s faculty, students, educational mission, and national reputation, visit www.bsc.edu.

BSC is located just minutes from downtown Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama and a leading hub for banking and medical research in the Southeast. There are six higher education institutions within a short commute. The community sponsors a symphony, ballet, opera, and several museums as well as annual art, music, and film festivals. Numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure activities also exist close by.


 * Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts (copies are acceptable), a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and at least three professional reference letters.  The committee will begin screening applications in late October 2015.  Initial interviews will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion conference in Atlanta in November 2015. Questions about this position should be sent to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Amy Cottrill, at [mailto:acottril@bsc.edu acottril@bsc.edu].  Application materials should be sent electronically to religionsearch2@bsc.edu.
 * E-Mail stating that original plans (to select interview candidates in October in time for AAR) have changed. They will now be interviewing in late January-February via Skype. (10/30) (x3)

Boston University (MA) - East Asian Religions
The Department of Religion invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in East Asian Religions, starting July 1, 2016, with relevant research languages, substantial training in the academic study of religion, ability to teach introductory courses, and a commitment to teaching excellence. This position is subject to budgetary approval. The area of specialization is open. A preference for candidates who will complement and enhance the existing strengths in the comparative study of religion, philosophy of religion, or gender and sexuality in religion.

Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching skills, and three letters of recommendation to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6075. Questions may be directed toward Search Committee Chair, Department of Religion, Boston University, 145 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215 or religion@bu.edu.
 * The application deadline is October 30, 2015. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AAR Annual Meeting in Atlanta.
 * Received email saying they had contacted their candidates for interviews (11/10)

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.
 * Any updates on this job? Information requested? Interviews scheduled yet? The sociology boards got nada.
 * Updates just came through (10/29).  Interviews are being scheduled for AAR.

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).
 * Received a short acknowledgement email on October 23rd, saying that they will conduct campus interviews early in the spring semester 2016.

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?
 * Any news on this search (11/3)?
 * Skype interviews were held in early October.

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.
 * Contacted by email about AAR interview 10/29/2015.

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.)
 * Any word yet?
 * Any word as of 11/3/15?
 * Email invite for AAR interview (11/6)

College of William and Mary (VA) - Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) Program at the College of William and Mary seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The successful applicant will be jointly appointed in a home department and AMES. AMES is a concentration within the interdisciplinary major of Global Studies, and is supported by 32 faculty affiliates from eleven departments.

We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in Middle Eastern, East Asian, and/or South Asian studies. We welcome applicants in the humanities or humanistic social sciences including, but not limited to Anthropology, Art and Art History, Cultural Studies, Government, Literature, Religious Studies, and other areas of scholarly expertise pending departmental approval. Teaching expectation is two courses per semester, and the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the interdisciplinary core course in AMES as well as upper-level courses in AMES and his/her home department.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a related field at the time of appointment (August 10, 2016).

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated interest in comparative and trans-regional scholarship and teaching, and experience mentoring successful undergraduate research is preferred.

Candidate must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter including statement of research and teaching interests. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by us with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
 * For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, October 15th 2015. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.
 * Also posted at Art History 2015-2016, Comparative 2016, and Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016
 * Reference letters requested (10/15)
 * Has anyone received an invitation for interview?
 * Nothing here (10/31)x2
 * According to Cultural Anthropology wiki, invitations for Skype interviews sent on 11/3

===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.


 * email acknowledging receipt of online application, 09/29
 * Any news on this search?
 * None here(10/31) (x4)
 * Any word yet?
 * Invitation for AAR interview + request for supplemental materials (11/11) (x3)

Creighton University (NE) - Theology (Faith and Culture)
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.
 * any word about interviews for this position?
 * none yet (11/11)
 * request for AAR/SBL interview (11/11)

Creighton University (NE) - Moral Theology/Christian Ethics
The 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 are especially interested in candidates trained in moral theology/Christian ethics with a preferred specialization in environmental ethics. The individual selected will teach various core curriculum and upper-division courses in Christian ethics, as well as a required freshman introductory course in theology. There is an expectation of an active research agenda and service to the Department, 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.

Creighton University is a private Jesuit, Catholic coeducational urban university in Omaha, Nebraska that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions of the university. Creighton has regularly been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top regional liberal arts institutions in the Midwest.

Application for this position requires the submission of both electronic and print materials. Applicants must submit a cover letter and University application electronically at http://www.creighton.edu/hr/careers/index.php. Applicants must also submit the following by mail: 1.  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. 2.  A current Curriculum Vitae (as described in the College Application) 3.  Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to the candidate’s teaching ability. 4.  Transcripts (as described in the College Application). 5.  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.)

Creighton University is a EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets.
 * Send print materials to Ethics Search Committee, Department of Theology, Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178.  Application deadline: October 16, 2015. Preliminary Skype interviews will be scheduled with selected applicants in November. Applications from minorities and women scholars are strongly encouraged.
 * I believe I posted this ad before, but it may have been removed. As far as I (an applicant) know, this is a different hire than the Faith and Culture position above. I received this ad via email and am reposting it here in case anyone is following the search. (11/4)
 * Email for Skype interview 11/4 (x2).

===Eastern Mennonite University (VA) - Theology=== POSITION: Full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in tenure-track faculty position in Theology

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D./Th.D in theology or related discipline; teaching experience in theology, peace studies and/or missiology/world Christianity; commitment to Anabaptist/Mennonite convictions; evidence of scholarship; cross-cultural and interfaith experience desirable

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching responsibilities (typically four courses per semester) include all levels of undergraduate courses in theology, peace studies and/or missiology/world Christianity as well as in the EMU Core curriculum. Applicants must have a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching and be enthusiastic about mentoring and advising undergraduates. Engagement in ongoing scholarly activity and departmental and university service is expected. Ability and willingness to take on administrative responsibilities desirable.

COMPENSATION: Nine month contract. Salary determined by education and experience. Eastern Mennonite University uses a tenure-with-review contract system.

APPOINTMENT DATE: Position begins mid-August 2016. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.


 * INQUIRIES: Application review begins immediately. Applicants will be asked to respond to questions specific to EMU’s mission after the initial inquiry. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and three letters of reference to: Dr. Deirdre Smeltzer, Vice President and Undergraduate Academic Dean. Eastern Mennonite University, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. ugdean@emu.edu (540) 432-4141. http://www.emu.edu (posted 10/08/15).
 * Anyone get asked to respond to mission-related questions?
 * email ab mission received (11/10)

Ecumenical Theological Seminary (MI) - Systematic Theology and Church History
Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History

Ecumenical Theological Seminary (ETS) in Detroit, Michigan invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, to start in August 2016. We are interested in finding a Faculty colleague who is able to contribute to the desired strengths and aspirations of the Seminary through her or his competencies within the disciplines of Systematic Theology and Church History. The candidate should be able to be conversant with theological and historical issues in a wide range of Black, Womanist, Feminist, Latino/Latina, Asian, Euro-American, and European contexts.

In addition, we are interested in candidates who are able to demonstrate potential contributions within some of Ecumenical Theological Seminary’s main areas of interdisciplinary strength and urban commitments:


 * Faith-Based Economic Development
 * Religion and the Arts
 * Urban Agriculture and Environmentalism
 * Inter-Religious Dialogue

The roots of Ecumenical Theological Seminary go back to 1957 with the founding of the Institute for the Advancement of Pastoral Studies, the first center for continuing education for clergy in the United States. Over the years, a number of mergers and programs were initiated, culminating in today's ETS, now offering seven degree and certificate programs. The Seminary achieved full accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools in 2006. ETS is located in the heart of Detroit in the Midtown neighborhood.

The person selected for this Faculty position is expected to teach students at the graduate theological level in the M.A.P.S., M.Div., and D.Min. programs, as well as students from a broader educational level exploring pastoral ministry through our Diploma in Urban Ministry. We are interested especially in applicants who have a vocational background in pastoral ministry to supplement their academic achievements, and successful candidates will have the Ph.D., Th.D., D.Phil., or their equivalent, or will have it by the time that employment begins. The range of duties expected of full-time Faculty members at Ecumenical Theological Seminary includes research and teaching, service on faculty committees, participation in faculty meetings and programs, advisement of students, and active participation in the life and work of the Seminary.


 * Applicants must provide a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and three confidential recommendation letters by email to President Stephen Butler Murray at smurray@etseminary.edu.  Review of applications will begin on Monday, October 26, 2015.  We will conduct preliminary interviews via Skype in early November, and semi-finalist interviews at the AAR/SBL Annual Meeting in Atlanta.  We plan to conduct finalist interviews on campus in Detroit in December. Ecumenical Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 * Anyone hear on this yet? It's early November...
 * A letter on their Facebook page from the President stated they had over 50 candidates.  Beyond that, haven't heard anything.
 * (11/10) Received an invitation from the President for a 20 minute Skype interview either on November 11 or 12.  His email indicated that there are 8 candidates that are advancing to the Skype interviews, and following that, up to 5 candidates will receive longer interviews at the AAR/SBL in Atlanta.
 * Any sense of the specific field for which they were looking?  Systematic Theology and Church History - that is pretty broad.
 * After the Skype interviews, we have invited four candidates for a longer conversation at the AAR/SBL meeting in Atlanta.
 * Fields of the four candidates?

Fordham University (NY) - Syriac Christianity
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, Department of Theology, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship, beginning Fall 2016, in the field of Syriac Christianity. Candidates must have the ability to teach both the content of Syriac theological literature and the Syriac language. The ability to teach courses on Islam at the undergraduate level is also required.

Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses and mentoring of doctoral students, as well as undergraduate general education, upper level courses for majors, and elective courses. The chronological period of specialization is open. Depending on period, the successful candidate might contribute to a variety of doctoral fields of study, including Christianity in Antiquity and History of Christianity, and to a variety of Fordham research centers, including the Orthodox Christian Studies Center and the Center for Medieval Studies. Expertise in the histories and literatures of Middle Eastern Christian communities and in the interactions between Christian and Muslim and/or Jewish communities is especially desirable.

Ph.D. required. Competitive compensation; ordinary teaching load is five courses per year; generous leave policy. Teaching experience and academic publication record appropriate for rank required. A complete application consists of a personal letter of application, CV, a representative example of scholarly work (e.g., unpublished research paper, published article or book chapter), transcripts, and three letters of reference.
 * Applications must be received by October 16, 2015. Evidence of teaching excellence also welcomed. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio. Please address any questions to Patrick Hornbeck, Chair, Department of Theology, at hornbeck@fordham.edu. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
 * Email invitation to interview at AAR/SBL or by Skype (Nov. 9).

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.
 * AAR interview scheduled (11/4)

Grand Valley State University (MI) - Theory and Religion
The Department of Sociology at GVSU seeks candidates for an assistant professor, tenure track position, with a primary focus on theory and religion to begin August 2016. PhD, or evidence of completion by August 6, 2016 in sociology or related field required (Sociology preferred). In addition to courses in their area of expertise, the successful candidate will also be expected to teach Sociology courses that are a part of the University’s General Education Program. Candidate must have demonstrated excellence and dedication to teaching and have an active research agenda. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

Grand Valley State University is a fully accredited state supported bachelors and masters degree granting institution with an enrollment of 25,000 students. Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Apply online at http://www.gvsujobs.org and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy. Please also send under separate cover evidence of effective teaching, writing samples, official graduate transcripts and three letters of reference to: George Lundskow, Search Committee Chair, 2172 AuSable Hall, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401.
 * Review of applications will begin October 16, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

Hanover College - 'Theology and Biblical Studies'
The Department of Theological Studies at Hanover College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2016. We seek someone who can teach the introductory courses offered by the department, participate in Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program, and engage contemporary forms and applications of biblical interpretation. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in biblical studies, as well as courses dealing with contemporary theological interpretations and appropriations of scripture. We are attempting to combine two positions, one in Bible and one in contemporary theology; if the ideal candidate is not found, we will consider applicants with expertise in either of those areas. 3-3-1 annual teaching schedule. Minimum qualification of Ph.D. For further details visit https://www.hanover.edu/about/employment


 * Review of applications begins 1 December 2015 and continues until position is filled. Please email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-page teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation in a single PDF document to: Professor Sara Patterson, Chair, Search Committee, c/o Chris Wilcox, wilcox@hanover.edu

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.

===Holy Names University (CA) - [https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=176126739&Title=Assistant%20%2FAssociate%20Professor%20of%20Culture%20and%20Spirituality%20and%20Director%20of%20Sophia%20Center%3A%20Culture%20and%20Spirituality Asst./Assoc. Professor of Culture and Spirituality and Director of Sophia Center]=== Full-time term position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Culture and Spirituality and Director of the Sophia Center: Culture and Spirituality. Faculty rank will depend on qualifications and experience. Position will begin Summer 2016.

The Sophia Center for Culture and Spirituality offers an MA (31 units) and a certificate (18 units). The curriculum, which is focused on environmental awareness, spirituality, and human responsibility, is interdisciplinary and blends contemporary cosmology, ecology, and contemplative consciousness. Designed for easy access for adult learners, all courses require minimal on campus presence, using blended, hybrid, and online formats to deliver classes. The director works with Admission and Marketing in student recruitment, which targets idealistic young adults, professionals seeking to become change-agents, those in early retirement, religious and spiritual leadership.

As a member of Holy Names University faculty, the Director of Sophia is expected to teach courses in accordance with relevant academic policies; conduct scholarly and practice-oriented research and publish in peer reviewed high quality journals; participate in faculty governance and outreach; and serve the University’s communities through participation in Department, School, and University-wide committees. As Director of the Sophia Center, this person will oversee administrative tasks such as academic advising, mentoring, scheduling of courses, selection of adjunct faculty, curriculum development, program assessment, and supervision of the Summer Institute and Administrative Assistant and all adjunct and visiting faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess a PhD in Spirituality/Theology/Religious Studies/Philosophy or a related or relevant discipline and be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. However, other doctorally qualified or ABD applicants with significant professional/teaching experience in the specified areas are invited to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with a documented record of excellence in teaching and experience enhancing the success of diverse learners, in research, scholarship and mentoring of students.

The ability to teach in one of the following areas is preferred: Creation Spirituality, Sustainability Ethics and Social Justice, Environmental Policy, and Contemporary Cosmology. In addition to emphasis on creativity, cosmology and justice, recognized scholarly creative work on the relationship between science, religion, ecology, and mysticism is also desired.

A master’s degree in Culture and Spirituality is offered in both a semester and weekend format as well as a semester sabbatical certificate and a year-long certificate in Culture and Spirituality.

The guiding principles of the Sophia curriculum derive from the seminal work of Thomas Berry, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, and other contemporary scholars exploring the interface of science and mysticism, ecology and public policy.

Applicants should demonstrate the following attributes: Interdisciplinary and intercultural knowledge of wisdom traditions over time and around the world. Demonstrated commitment working for social, ecological justice, and personal transformation. Creative, collaborative, and inspiring leader who can articulate the core vision of the Sophia Center. Proven experience in program innovation, development, design, and Administration


 * Review of Applicants will begin September 30, 2015 and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit applications electronically to [mailto:hr@hnu.edu hr@hnu.edu]. A complete application consists of an application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and 3 confidential letters of reference (at least one from a faculty member who has observed and is very familiar with the candidate’s teaching).Please visit https://www.hnu.edu/employment-opportunities/assistant for more information about Holy Names University.

Houston Baptist University - Dean - School of Christian Thought
HBU seeks a dean who will lead the four departments in the School of Christian Thought: Theology, Classics and Biblical Languages, Apologetics, and Philosophy. The successful candidate will bring a distinguished record of academic, administrative, and entrepreneurial success as well as a record of scholarly achievement. Candidates with an earned doctorate in a field related to the disciplines in the School of Christian Thought are invited to apply.
 * [Deadline not stated; posted 09/18/15]
 * From a faculty member: In the online application, it says to upload your references with your application packet. This is not necessary, since you likely won't have them. Rather, you should have them sent to HBU c/o Victoria Means in the Provost's Office.

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).
 * Any word (11/9)?
 * Publications requested on 11/8
 * Any interviews scheduled (11/14)?

===[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.
 * Any updates on this one? (9/23/2015)
 * Still nothing (10/05/2015)
 * Me too (10/22/2015)
 * Any word as of 11/3/15?
 * 11/6 - nothing yet
 * Anything? (11/12)

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.
 * Received an email from the chair of the department on 9/9 informing me that the original ad was incorrect, and that all materials should be submitted to https://lawrencecareers.silkroad.com. Letters of recommendation should still be emailed to the address above.
 * 11/6 Received email invitation for AAR interview. (x5)

Lenoir-Rhyne University (NC) - Homiletics and Worship
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) of Lenoir-Rhyne University, located in Columbia, South Carolina, announces a search for a full-time faculty position to teach courses in the areas of homiletics and worship. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in homiletics, liturgics, or a related field (Ph.D. or Th.D.); be an ordained Lutheran pastor and a skilled preacher; and have demonstrated academic excellence in homiletical, liturgical, biblical, or theological disciplines. This person will teach five required and elective courses per year in preaching and in worship within the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry curricula, and also participate in the Master of Arts in Religion and Master of Sacred Theology programs. This position entails normal expectations of faculty regarding teaching, academic advising, life in the church and community, committee responsibility, and research and publication. The position will be tenure eligible, and rank will depend on prior teaching experience. The successful candidate can expect to begin teaching in the fall 2016 semester.

To complete the online application (required), candidates are directed to: http://hr.lr.edu/jobs. While completing the application, interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; a 500-700 word statement outlining their approach to the teaching of homiletics and worship within the context where about half of the students are Lutheran and others are UM InteresteC, Baptist, PCUSA, and various other traditions; graduate school transcripts (official copies will be required at time of hire); and contact data for three references.
 * Open until filled (posted 09/04/15)

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.
 * Any update on this one? (10/29)
 * None here (10/30) (x5)
 * My suspicion is that they got a lot of applications, given the broad call.  It may take them a little bit of time to sift through everything. That said, I am a complete outsider and know nothing about the workings of the search.  Best wishes to whoever lands this job!
 * Still silence here (11/10). Anyone?
 * No word here (11/10) (x5)
 * As of last Wednesday (11/4) they were still reviewing applications--I heard from the search chair and the HR director regarding materials that had not come through from Interfolio. In other news, Interfolio sucks.
 * Could you please clarify?-- Does this mean that they received your application in part, so knew to contact you regarding missing components?
 * Sure. They received all my materials but my reference letters, which I had mentioned in my cover letter would be arriving via Interfolio, so they emailed to ask me to send them again. In fairness, Interfolio rectified the problem immediately once notified, but it should be noted that, though the service sends what you tell them to, they have no automatic follow-up or way of notifying senders that the emails have been received and the documents accessed.  As soon as they send the items, they consider their work done. I am grateful that the search chair took the time to notify me: I am sure that there are many other instances where an application like mine would have been deemed incomplete and dismissed out of hand because of a communication lapse through Interfolio.
 * Thanks for this, I don't usually mention that my letters are arriving via Interfolio but this makes me think I definitely should!
 * AAR interview scheduled by email (11/11). (x4)

Loyola University Chicago (IL) - Christian Spirituality / Ignatian Spirituality
The Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant or associate level in Christian Spirituality, with an emphasis in Ignatian Spirituality, beginning August 2016. The selected individual will teach courses in our graduate programs in spirituality, with attention to the global and contextually diverse nature of the contemporary church and the variety of ministry settings.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful applicant will bring an earned doctorate in spirituality, theology or a related field. Expertise in Ignatian Spirituality, in particular the Ignatian Exercises and spiritual direction, as well as a strong record of (or clear potential for) excellence in research, teaching, distinguished scholarship, and student mentorship is desired.Candidates must be supportive of Loyola's Catholic and Jesuit mission. Now in its fifth decade as one of the premier academic programs in education for ministry, the IPS contributes vitally to this mission, offering Masters degrees in pastoral studies, divinity, spirituality, pastoral counseling, health care mission leadership, and social justice.


 * Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and the names of three references through Loyola's online application system at: http://www.careers.luc.edu. Applications should be received by November 16, 2015 for full consideration.

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.
 * email invitation to interview either at AAR or over Skype (11/3)
 * personalized rejection email (11/6) (2x)

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.
 * Does Middlebury plan to interview candidates at the AAR?
 * Request for interview at the AAR 11/15 (x4)
 * Congrats to those who got called for an interview. Seems like it was a tough competition.

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]

Missouri State University (MO) - Religion and American Culture
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Religious Studies, anticipates an August 2016 opening for an assistant professor specializing in Religion and American Culture, tenure eligible. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. completed by August 1, 2017, and must demonstrate excellence in teaching and strong potential in research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and M.A. courses in Religion and American Culture and will regularly teach the departments Religion in America survey course. Candidates should be able to engage religion from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Candidates should be interested in broad intellectual questions and be familiar with issues and approaches in the academic study of religion. Additionally, they must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations and to integrating multicultural issues into their courses. Cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (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 at http://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/21784 Inquiries may be addressed to John Schmalzbauer, Search Committee Chair, e-mail: jschmalzbauer@missouristate.edu.
 * First consideration of applicants begins on October 15, 2015, and continues until position is filled.
 * Reference letters requested (10/15)
 * Can you clarify this? The system automatically requests your references when you enter your application. Was there actual personal contact made between the SC and your references, or are you simply acknowledging that the automated system is requesting letters?
 * I am assuming the reference from 10/15 above was to the automatic request for letters generated through completion of the online application. Immediately after I submitted the online application, my referees all received automated email requests that indicated letters "may" be uploaded "if" referees wished to do so. The SC seems to have left the letter requirement ambiguous (especially since the online application included instructions for uploading letters from Interfolio). (10/19)
 * Has anyone heard anything about first round interviews? (11/4)
 * No word here (11/4)
 * still nothing? Are they even interviewing at AAR?
 * Were any recommenders actually personally contacted?
 * The online system emailed my recommenders when I applied

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. 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 college-level teaching experience, a commitment to promote and enhance ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as 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.

Montclair State University (NJ) - Religion and Contemporary Global Politics
The Department of Religion at Montclair State University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2016. Specialization: Religion and Contemporary Global Politics. Competency: Comparative Religion in the Non-west, preferably Africa, the Middle East and/or South Asia. The successful candidate must have an active research agenda and will teach three courses per semester: two sections of an introductory course and one upper-level major course in religion and contemporary global politics. Our new department currently has strengths in Hinduism, Islam, and Native American religions; we do not seek scholars in these religious traditions. We seek a publicly engaged scholar whose research and teaching addresses the intersection of religion and politics in the world today. The ideal candidate will have interests in interdisciplinary research and teaching and will contribute to academic student development, including collaborative research projects, internships, or field experiences. S/he will also exhibit a commitment to service to the department, college, and university.


 * Send application as PDFs, including CV, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to: [mailto:religiondept@mail.montclair.edu religiondept@mail.montclair.edu] . Use V- F27 in the subject line.
 * Apply By Review of applications begins October 30, 2015 and will continue until position is filled.

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 [mailto:searchreligion@moravian.edu 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.
 * Received an email from the Department Chair stating that they will send notification "in the coming days" as to whether they will extend an invitation for an AAR interview. (11/12)
 * Any updates on this one?
 * Haven't heard anything, despite checking my email ~500 times daily and leaving for AAR tomorrow (11/18)
 * Email invitation to interview at AAR (11/18 x3)
 * Do you all work in "traditional Health"? Just curious as to how much that desideratum factored in. Thanks.

New Brunswick Theological Seminary (NJ) - Preaching and Worship
The Professor of Preaching and Worship is called to teach in the academic fields of preaching and worship; to coordinate a diverse team of part-time faculty persons who will share in this teaching; to serve as part-time Director of the Chapel, with responsibility to oversee the organization and quality of the Seminarys worship; and to share in the larger work of the faculty. The Professor of Preaching and Worship teaches introductory and elective courses in preaching and worship, 12 to 15 credits per academic year, including at least one core course at the Seminarys St. Johns campus, at least one core course at the Seminarys New Brunswick campus, and other core and elective courses in both preaching and worship. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Professor will fulfill the expectations for all regular full-time faculty members to engage in research and publication; service to the Seminary community; administrative and committee assignments; and service to the church

Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have an M. Div. or equivalent and a thorough acquaintance with all theological disciplines; and an advanced theological degree (D.Min., Th.D. or Ph.D.) with academic preparation in the fields of preaching and worship Additionally, the candidate will have: 1) significant, formal experience in preaching and worship with congregations; 2) the ability to prepare others to include the arts and reflect on the uses of technology in the preaching and worship of the church; 3) the ability to develop a vision for the teaching of preaching and worship that is responsive to the diversity of the student body (age, race, culture, experience, confessional and free church traditions, etc.); 4) the skill to coordinate a diverse team of part-time faculty members to share in this teaching; and, 5) the ability to provide leadership for the Seminarys chapel program—defining its purposes, organizing and implementing the program in cooperation with appropriate faculty and student committee(s).

New Brunswick Theological Seminary is a teaching institution in the Reformed tradition with commitment to prepare students from multiple confessional and free-church traditions. The successful candidate will have a passion for ministry, experience in and commitment to metro-urban ministry, an appreciation for the Reformed tradition and the multiple church traditions present in the Seminarys student body, a desire to teach and learn in an inter-cultural community, a commitment to theological scholarship, multicultural experience and competence, and eagerness to be part of a school that is committed to an anti-racist vision for itself, the church, and society. The Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
 * Please submit cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references by January 1, 2016 to Ms. Jeanette Peralta. By e-mail: [mailto:deansoffice@nbts.edu deansoffice@nbts.edu], or, by regular mail: P & W Search, 35 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

New College of Florida (FL) - Asian Religions
Tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level approved for Asian Religions, beginning August 2016. Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies. Expertise in Indian Buddhism, and Tibetan and/or East Asian Buddhism. Mastery of at least two of the following: Sanskrit, Classical Tibetan, Classical Chinese. Additional desirable expertise: 1) Training in other Asian religions; 2) Knowledge of modern Asian vernaculars; 3) Research interest in contemporary Buddhist culture.

New College of Florida, the Honors College of the State University System, is a small, highly selective, public, undergraduate liberal arts college, located on Sarasota Bay. Teaching load is 2/2 plus January-term Independent Study Projects and supervision of tutorials and senior theses. Collaboration, initiative, and innovation are important to our Religion program and our developing program in East Asian studies.

Ph.D. in hand or dissertation completed by the date of appointment is expected. Salary is competitive. Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.ncf.edu/employment and provide a dossier including: curriculum vitae, letter of application, transcripts, and four brief descriptions of proposed courses (at least one for an introductory level and one for a more advanced level). Candidates should also have three letters of recommendation sent to religionsearch@ncf.edu


 * Review will begin November 1, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We will not be interviewing at AAR. Skype interviews will begin in early January. Further questions to: Susan Marks, Chair of the Search Committee, religionsearch@ncf.edu.

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.
 * Any word on this search? (10/20)
 * Any updates? (10/23)
 * None here (11/03) (x2) Still nothing (11/10)
 * There are four finalists already (none of them does law or even the middle east!)
 * Have they been notified or is this pre-notification info? Thanks.
 * What are their academic disciplines and research areas? Thank you.
 * They have been notified. Areas of research are southeast Asia and Indian Ocean.

Northland College (WI) - Religious Studies
Qualifications & Responsibilities A Ph.D. or ABD in Religious Studies or a related field is required, as is teaching experience at the college level. The teaching load is seven courses a year: three courses in the fifteen-week fall semester, three courses in the fifteen-week winter semester, and one course in the four-week May term. The successful candidate will teach courses on Islam and the Middle East at various levels, courses on Christianity at various levels, introductory Religious Studies courses, and courses that contribute to the college’s general education curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to serve the college community through committee work and/or community outreach. An active research agenda in his or her field is also expected.


 * Our application process is electronic. Go to: http://www.northland.edu/jobs. Select the position, click To Apply and attach (1) a letter that describes your interest in Northland College and how your experiences and qualification match the College’s priorities, and (2) a curriculum vitae with contact information for four professional references. Review of applications will begin on December 11, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

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].
 * email to schedule AAR interview (Nov 5)

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

Northwestern University (IL) - Iranian or Turkish Studies
The Program in Middle East and North African Studies at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in modern Iranian studies or Turkish studies, in the humanities or humanistic social sciences. Candidates should work within an established discipline, and also engage with interdisciplinary conversations in Middle East studies. The position is anchored in the interdisciplinary Program in Middle East and North African studies, which offers an undergraduate major and minor and a PhD certificate program and a growing community of scholars and students. The successful candidate will need to qualify for a joint appointment in a partner department, including but not limited to anthropology, art history, a literature department, history, philosophy, religious studies, or sociology. Expertise and extensive engagement with primary documents, archives, and/or fieldwork in the language(s) of the region is expected. While this search names both Iranian and Turkish studies, candidates need not engage both fields, nor work exclusively in one or the other. The committee will be considering applicants in both subfields, which are areas of growth within the MENA Program. Job to begin September 1, 2016. PhD expected to be completed no later than spring 2016.


 * Applications should include: a cover letter including description of current research project, future research areas, and teaching experience or philosophy; curriculum vitae; names and electronic addresses of three referees, and a writing sample of 20-25 manuscript pages or a published academic article. In order to receive full consideration, materials must arrive by Monday Oct 10. Interviews will be conducted at the Middle East Studies Association meetings in Denver.Please visit http://www.mena.northwestern.edu to apply.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2015-2016, African/Middle East History 2015-16, and Art History 2015-2016

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
 * Contacted by email for AAR interview: 11/16/2015

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


 * 10/28 Anybody heard anything?
 * Received e-mail stating that candidates for initial interviews will be notified in the next couple of weeks. Also asked people to check that their documents, especially rec letters, have been submitted as they were missing a few. (10-30)
 * 11/5 Received e-mail invitation to AAR interview (x2)
 * Anybody else? And to the person who got an interview request, do you know how many applicants are being interviewed at the AAR?

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.
 * Emailed letter of rejection received October 21

Regis University (CO) - Religious Studies
The Religious Studies Department at Regis College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Religious Studies at the rank of assistant professor, beginning August 1, 2016.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Experience in undergraduate teaching will strengthen an application. The successful candidate will be able to teach the following: a) “Religion and the Human Quest,” an introductory core course that explores what it means to be human in relation to the sacred; b) intermediate-level courses engaging in the Christian tradition, and c) upper-level courses in area of specialization. In addition, faculty members across the disciplines in Regis College develop and teach interdisciplinary, integrative core courses with themes such as justice and the common good, the search for meaning, diversity and cultural traditions, and global environmental awareness. Candidates should be able to demonstrate an active scholarly agenda.

The area of specialization is open, and the position will contribute to at least one of two programs; an interdisciplinary minor in Southwest U.S. studies and/or a program in interfaith studies. We desire competence in one or more of the following: Latino/a religions, Native American religions, interreligious and interfaith studies, indigenous religions, or post colonial studies.

Regis College, one of the five schools of Regis University in Denver, Colorado, is a Jesuit liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition with a primary emphasis on excellence in undergraduate teaching and cura personalis. Applicants should demonstrate an interest and ability to engage the Catholic intellectual tradition and Jesuit liberal arts educational mission substantively in their teaching. For more information on this mission, see: http://www.regis.edu/RC/Academics/Core-Studies.aspx
 * Apply at: https://jobs.regis.edu/postings/1658
 * A complete application must include: letter of application, vita, all university-level transcripts, three letters of recommendation (one of which addresses the candidate's demonstrated abilities and/or potential as an undergraduate teacher), one writing sample, copies or teaching evaluations from the most recent year of teaching, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants may include reflection on the context of the teaching evaluations. Only applications received by October 15 will receive full consideration. We will conduct interviews at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta. Letters of recommendation can be sent to Dr. Kari Kloos, c/o Dean's Office - E-24, Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd., Denver, CO 80221. This position is conditional upon final budget approval.
 * AAR interview invitation received 11/3.

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.
 * 9/14 is an extremely early deadline (even if the position was posted on 7/21). Fairly screams IC (or just inexperienced committee?).
 * Recieved rejection e-mail (10/7) stating 8 candidates will be interviewed.

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.
 * First round Skype interviews complete (10/9).  According to the chair, the committee will inform on-campus finalists within a week, arrange on-campus trips for early November, and make an offer by the first of December.
 * Is it possible that they thoroughly considered dozens of applications, then scheduled and conducted multiple Skype interviews in 9 days?
 * It's amazing what you can accomplish when you actually prioritize something:) Word on the street is they have leaves and retirements in the Spring and want to get the whole process finished while everyone is still on campus.
 * I'm skeptical of this timeline. Rutgers either has a preferred candidate or someone is posting disinformation here. Their submission deadline was actually extended to midnight EST on Oct. 1. So the idea that they would have read all the applications, scheduled the interviews, completed those interviews, all in EIGHT days is difficult to believe.


 * Would interviewees care to share their qualifications?


 * Campus visit scheduled via email (10/14). (Also I re-formatted the prior discussion for clarity.)
 * I am also suspicious. Can anyone else confirm that they indeed have had a skype interview?
 * I am the person who posted about the campus visit, and I was not the person who posted about the Skype interviews (you can check the IP addresses if you care to). I can assure you, no one is spreading disinformation. As far as I can tell, the only red flag for an inside hire here is the speed of the search, but this is not so incredibly rare. My interview was enthusiastic and collegial, I have a full day of events planned for my visit (for which they are paying outright), and I'm meeting with all the right people for this to be the real deal. If it is a sham, they are at least kind enough to not give me the slightest indication of it, and I don't intend to go into the visit with anything other than the expectation of being properly considered for the position. My guess is that they did not recieve the hundreds of applications one might see for a broader search: this is a fairly specific and delightfully clear job ad, and it was an early deadline. Four more points:
 * Committees move at this speed *all the time* for visiting positions in the Spring, and those have been getting similar numbers of applications because the TT market is so terrible;
 * Most committees (I've been told) begin reviewing applications as soon as they come in (especially committees that collect via Interfolio) and so by the time the deadline hits, they already have an idea of who they want to interview and anyone who comes in at the deadline has to "beat out" the folks they already like (which is not to say they won't, but psychology privileges the familiar)--my DGS told us all to make sure we submit our applications at latest two weeks in advance of any deadlines for this very reason;
 * My guess is that none of the interviewees posted their qualifications for the same reason I did not, namely confidentiality. Not because they (interviewees and/or qualifications) don't exist;
 * Regardless of what's up with this search, I am so thankful it is proceeding at this pace. I will know, yes or no, by December, whether I've got the job or not.  With all the uncertainties and absurdities of the market, there's little that anyone can change or control. But this committee has decided to remove several of the crueler elements (expensive/stressful conference interviews and three-month wait times between interviews and campus visits, for example) from the process. It's significantly more humane and respectful. The only downside is that whoever gets hired won't know where else they might have gotten offers, but ideally it will be such a perfect fit that he or she won't care.
 * It is certainly plausible (albeit highly unusual) that they have moved this quickly. But the previous poster is dead wrong when s/he says that committees move this fast "all the time." When is the on-campus interview scheduled?
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSFlvxnbgk (like x 2)


 * NOTE: Extended discussion of this search has been moved to Talk:Religious Studies 2015-2016 (11/2/15).

Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology (WI) - Church History
SACRED HEART SEMINARY AND SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY seeks candidates for a full-time graduate-level teaching appointment in Church History starting August 2016. The successful candidate will possess a doctorate in Church History, Historical Theology, or related discipline, with those possessing a canonical degree being particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to teach survey courses in Church history, United States Catholic history, and historically-focused courses in related fields (e.g., spirituality, theology, philosophy, etc.). Rank and salary will be determined on the basis of academic credentials, publication record, and teaching experience.
 * Submission deadline is November 6, 2015. Send letter of interest, teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and curriculum vitae to [mailto:academicvp@shsst.edu academicvp@shsst.edu].

===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.
 * any word on this yet?
 * Still nothing? The AAR is right around the corner. . . . (2x)
 * Do they realize that some people need to buy tickets and arrange for hotels?
 * Probably not...
 * Ha! Sad but true.
 * email invitation for AAR interview (11/6/15) (2x)
 * Congrats! Wish you well.

Salve Regina University (RI) - Religious and Theological Studies
The Department of Religious & Theological Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level starting in Fall 2016. The successful candidate will be expected to create an active learning environment for students, engage in research and scholarly activity, and contribute to the Mercy mission of the university. Duties include teaching a 4-3 course load primarily to undergraduate students; advising RTS majors and minors; and serving on committees.

Requirements: We seek candidates with an earned doctorate whose teaching and research expertise can bring students' lived cultural experience into critical reflection. Applicants with competence in the major categories of systematic theology who can work in an interdisciplinary environment would be especially welcome. Faculty are charged with introducing students to the Catholic intellectual tradition, understood as a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary dialogue on questions of meaning, value, and ethics. While most of the candidate's teaching will be in the university core and RTS major, the ability to offer courses in "Religion, Justice, and Peace," as part of a multi-pronged graduate program in the Humanities, would also be valued.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a one-page overview of scholarly interests, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the following question: How would you engage a mixed classroom of students who identify as either secular, "spiritual" and, in a few cases, religious, and whose are primary focus is on career preparation in disciplines outside of RTS?
 * Deadline not stated (posted 10/6/15); LINK to APPLY.
 * The posting on their website (i.e., the link above) lists a December 31, 2015 application deadline

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.
 * Oct 9: Skype interviews scheduled for long list
 * Can anyone clarify - have all long listed candidates been contacted?
 * The dozen or so candidates of the long list have been contacted, and skype interviewing will be over by the end of the day today. Of those on the list, three will be invited to San Diego for campus visits.
 * Any updates on this (10/29)?
 * Finalists were emailed last week (Oct. 22) for campus visits.

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.
 * Emailed (very nice) letter of rejection received October 26 (x2)

Skidmore College (NY) - Modern Religious Thought and/or Ethics
Skidmore College's Religious Studies program invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Modern Religious Thought and/or Ethics, beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year. The College is especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and service. We seek candidates with expertise in the Christian tradition and are particularly interested in candidates who can engage in substantive comparisons with other religious traditions. Areas of specialization include but are not limited to: ecotheology, Liberation Theology, theology of pluralism, comparative theology, political theology, bioethics, environmental ethics, social justice, and peace and conflict. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Religious Studies (or expected by May 2016) and will be able to teach core courses in the discipline, including Introduction to the Study of Religion, Theory and Method in the Study of Religion, and a Senior Seminar/Capstone course. Interdisciplinary program experience is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities: Skidmore is on a semester system with a normal teaching load of five courses per academic year. In addition to delivering the core courses above on a rotating basis, the candidate will also teach intermediate and advanced courses in her or his area of specialization. Periodic participation in the College's interdisciplinary First-Year Seminar program and active engagement in student advising and mentoring is also required.

Requirements: Ph.D. in Religious Studies (or expected May 2016) strongly preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for this position, please complete an online faculty profile and attach the following documents: cover letter (with summary of current research), CV, teaching philosophy (with description of suggested courses) and sample syllabi. Additionally the application system will prompt you to submit three email addresses for letters of recommendation. All referees will be emailed once you've completed the application process. Please use personal email addresses for your referee's and not college/university email addresses to ensure they receive this email.

Interfolio Users: visit the link below for instructions to acquire email addresses from Interfoilio to enter into our application system for your recommenders. http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System

This system can support attachments up to 1.9MB. All "required" documents must be attached through the online application system to complete the application process. If you have questions please contact Clarissa Sawyer, Employment Coordinator in Human Resources at: csawyer@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5802

Quicklink for Posting: http://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56772
 * Posting Date: 09-15-2015. Closing Date: Open Until Filled
 * Anyone heard anything yet?
 * The AAR Employment Center says that they will be holding both "prearranged" and "open" interviews at AAR. Does anyone have any experience with or know anything about the "open" interviews (beyond the short FAQ that the AAR gives, that is)?
 * Open interviews are simply those that are scheduled at the annual meeting after the conference has commenced, where prearranged interviews are self-explanatory. If the search committee has rented a private meeting room in which to conduct interviews, candidates selected for an open interview during the conference will likely be contacted through the messaging system at the Employment Center (in the Atlanta Sheraton main ballroom, third level), and then directed to the appropriate meeting location. Otherwise, open interviews take place in the large interview hall, in which committees meet in small cubicles, usually enclosed by hanging curtain dividers.The EC messaging system usually consists of a centrally located bulletin board at the EC entrance, on which messages are pinned, labeled with a confidential ID number that is emailed to each registrant for the EC one week before the meeting. Committees also often contact candidates for open interviews directly by email or mobile phone to arrange the interview.
 * Thank you. This explanation is so much better than the AAR FAQ. So basically I wouldn't bother contacting the committee--they'll contact me somehow to arrange the interview at the AAR if not beforehand?
 * You have already contacted the committee by submitting your application. If they are interested in further conversation, they will find a way to communicate that to you, either through the EC messaging system (you should check the board at the EC several times during each day, as long as open interviews are taking place) or directly through your contact information.
 * Just to let interested folks know, we had 160+ applications for this position, and we're now narrowing down our field to those who we will invite to interview with us at AAR. On Friday (11/13), we will decide on this list. The college administration will then approve our list, and we'll send out invitations as soon as possible. We realize that this only gives people a few days of notice before AAR. We're sorry that things can not be expedited faster, but we are trying to give each file a thorough and fair reading. And, yes, I'm on the search committee.
 * This was very thoughtful, particularly at such a busy time. Thank you! (x5)
 * Just hope this also means Skype/phone will be offered as an option too.
 * Received email to interview at AAR (11/14) (x2)
 * Would you mind sharing your specialization?

Stanford University (CA) - Early Christianity (Open Rank)
The Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University invites applications in the area of early Christianity and/or Christianity in late antiquity 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.

This is an open-rank search, with a preference for scholars at the level of associate or full professor. An appointee at the level of full professor may be eligible for nomination to the Teresa Hihn Moore Chair.

Applicants should submit a full curriculum vitae (including bibliography) with a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests through Interfolio via the following URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/31498

Assistant level and untenured applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference submitted through the same URL.
 * For full consideration, applications must be received by November 9, 2015. The term of appointment would begin September 1, 2016 or as soon as practicable thereafter.
 * Received request for additional application materials (13 Nov.) (x6)
 * Can anyone confirm whether Stanford is interviewing at SBL/AAR?
 * This is not inside information, but I am almost certain that they are not; on the 13th they seem to have been following up on applications, including missing references.

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. --> which departments are participating in this search?
 * Any word on this search? (10/20) None so far (11/03) (x5)
 * Are they planning on doing interviews at MESA?
 * Probably not since no word so far?
 * Has anyone heard anything so far?
 * Nothing here (11/10).
 * Nothing here either. Given that this is an open-rank position (and a coveted one, I should think), I wouldn't be surprised if we don't hear about interviews through the wiki. (11/10)

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.
 * Any progess on this one? (28/10)

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
 * Any word on this search? (10/15)
 * This one is gone, invites sent out.
 * Do you have any other details about the invites?
 * I only know of one invitee, new PhD, with strong personal connections to the department. Straight to campus visit(s?) like last time.
 * Yes, straight to campus visits. Standard 3-4 invitees, but not all in RS (this is a joint search with Art/Art History)

Texas Christian University (TX) - Instructor in Religion
The Texas Christian University, Department of Religion, invites applications for an Instructor in Religion beginning in August 2016. Primary responsibilities are teaching a 4/4 load of predominantly introductory courses as well as service to the Department and University. This appointment is renewable annually but is not tenure track; for more information see www.addran.tcu.edu/documents/ApptEvalPromoofInstr.pdf.

Position Requirements: Ph.D. required at time of application. A minimum of two years in full-time teaching appointments. Substantial experience teaching introductory courses in two of the following areas required: World Religions, Biblical studies, Society and Culture (see www.rel.tcu.edu for examples). Demonstrated understanding of and ability to teach from diverse methodological and pedagogical perspectives will be valued as well as interest in developing and implementing curricular materials relating to culturally diverse populations. Demonstrated teaching excellence in some combination of world religions, Native American religious traditions, Latino/a religions, and African-American religions strongly desired.


 * Search Schedule: Consideration of candidates will begin October 25, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a letter of application, a one-page teaching statement and a curriculum vitae tohttps://tcu.igreentree.com/CSS_Faculty and arrange for two letters of reference that address teaching to be sent by reviewers directly to [mailto:hremployment@tcu.edu hremployment@tcu.edu]. Course Load: 4/semester
 * Any news about the TCU search?
 * I received an email invite a little over a week ago. [posted 11/19]

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
 * AAR/SBL interview scheduled (x1)

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.
 * So even though one will have finished one's PhD prior to starting the position, one must still accept the rank of "instructor" simply because of one's status at the time of application? That strikes me as unreasonable considering the job normally carries a 4-4 (or 4-3) teaching load.
 * Conference Interview scheduled (11/10) (x4)
 * Scheduled via e-mail

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.
 * While the ad only lists the documents above, the online jobs portal also requires the following: "representative research papers, sample syllabi, research statement, and teaching evaluations." Confirmed w/ the chair that they do want all of these documents, not just those listed in the ad.
 * I am working on the application and this is indeed correct. Does anyone know the difference between "a sample of scholarly writing" and "representative research papers"?


 * "representative research papers" means published articles in peer-reviewed journals, "sample of scholarly writing" can include unpublished pieces. [as per email from the chair]
 * Emailed invitation to AAR interview.

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


 * Received email request for skype interview 10/27
 * Received email request for campus visit 11/12

University of Alabama (AL) - Social Theory and Religion in Modernity
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of Social Theory and Religion in Modernity beginning August 2016. At the time of hire, a Ph.D. is required; advanced ABD candidates will also be considered. The committee welcomes applications from candidates with academic training in religious studies, but will also entertain training in such related fields as cultural studies, sociology, anthropology, race studies, comparative literature, and interdisciplinary studies, as long as expertise in studying and teaching social theory as applied to the study of religion and modernity is evident. The position is a full-time appointment in Religious Studies.

The successful applicant’s area of focus/specialty will complement and enhance the research areas of the Department, in terms of both data domain and critical method. The specific topics/regions of research and teaching are open but each will demonstrate the application of social theory to understand religion’s role in modernity (being broadly conceived as a post-18th century development) The successful candidate will see her or his object of study as an example of wider, cross-cultural socio-political forces and issues. Possible sites for this kind of approach might include (but are not limited to): colonialism and postcolonialism, secularism, the Global South, formations of the modern nation-state, identity studies, liberalism, and economic theory.

Applicants should demonstrate an active and ongoing research agenda, teaching experience, and evidence of the ability to contribute to the life of an academic department in the areas of service. All faculty in REL contribute to teaching introductory courses as well as more specialized upper-level undergraduate seminars.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 1. Applicants are required to apply online, submitting a cover letter, C.V., writing sample (upload to “other document 1” tab), and names/addresses of three references (upload to “other document 2” tab). Selected applicants will subsequently be asked to provide letters of recommendation.
 * Apply at: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/37587


 * UPDATES: Request for references, 10-12-15
 * Any news?
 * skype interview conducted last week (the week of 11/2) 11-10-15

University of California, Riverside (CA) - Holstein Chair in Religious Studies
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for a full-time, tenured position beginning July 1, 2016, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to fill the Holstein Chair in Religious Studies. The Holstein Chair is the hallmark of Religious Studies at UCR, the most diverse campus in the University of California system. An excellent body of research has been accomplished at the national and international levels in the past two decades in name of this position. The successful applicant will be expected to have performed distinguished work and completed significant research in religious studies.

Until now, the Holstein Chair in Religious Studies has largely focused on religion in the public sphere, with special attention to interrelated sub-fields such as religion and politics, law, science, and civic discourse. The Holstein Chair in Religious Studies has also been a leader in critical academic discussions on method and theory in the discipline, and on the intellectual history of the study of religion more broadly. The chosen candidate must continue this trajectory while building on our institutional strengths today. These lie in the diversity of UCR’s student body, and in UCR’s Religious Studies department itself, which derives its strength from the diverse specializations of its faculty.

For these reasons, we are inviting a colleague who will broadly study the ways that religious diversity affects inclusiveness, fairness, tolerance, and other aspects of social cohesiveness, health, and wellbeing, and who studies the nature and sources of religious diversity and the implications of this diversity for the economy, society, and polity. Illustrative areas of concern include but are not limited to: political, sociological, legal, economic, or historical studies of the impacts of religious diversity on social and political conditions; or how social institutions create or inhibit religious diversity and how religious diversity affects social institutions and religious tolerance and inclusiveness. Specific time period, geographic area, and tradition of specialization are open. Teaching obligations will include both undergraduate and graduate courses, including graduate seminars. The university is on the quarter system of ten weeks of instruction per quarter. A standard teaching load is four courses per academic year. Ph.D. is required at time of appointment, and candidates with demonstrable research, publication, and teaching experience will be preferred. UCR is a research institution with high expectations for scholarly productivity and excellence in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

APPLY: Interested candidates should submit electronic applications including curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing interest in and fit for the position, teaching evaluations, and publications to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00395. Three to five references must be provided. Letters of recommendation to be solicited for final candidates.
 * For full consideration, materials must be received by November 1, 2015. This position will be open until filled.

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
 * Any updates here?
 * Fairly certain a colleague of mine has an interview for this position

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 Cincinnati (OH) - Culture and Thought of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
The Department of Judaic Studies in the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Culture and Thought of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This is a full-time tenure-track position, beginning August 1, 2016.

The successful candidate will be a promising scholar with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. Qualified candidates will be familiar with the interdisciplinary academic study of medieval Jewry and intercultural relations within a broader, global context. Background in Middle-Eastern Studies or Peace and Conflict Studies would be desirable. We are seeking individuals whose research and teaching activities promote interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments and colleges at UC and our consortium partners including Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Medieval Jewish History, Jews and Islam, and Judaism and Christianity in Conflict, and advising research projects of advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should be able to integrate digital technologies into the classroom. The successful candidate will also serve on committees and generally work to further the department’s growth and prestige. Applicants' research and teaching should be consistent with our mission, which emphasizes a commitment to diversity and to collaborative projects nationally and internationally.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in-hand by August 1, 2015, clear evidence of research and publication activity, solid evidence of teaching effectiveness, and knowledge of Modern Hebrew. Please see the University of Cincinnati website (www.uc.edu), and the Department website (www.artsci.uc.edu/judaic) for information about the Department’s programs and projects with faculty in other departments and institutions including experiential learning, travel study, and collaboration with the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the American Jewish Archives, and the Klau Library. A complete list of the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and University may be found at http://www.uc.edu/registrar/registration/reg_info/cincinnati_consortium.html
 * Application Process and Deadline: Application deadline is Sunday, November 8, 2015. Screening of applications will begin shortly thereafter and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meetings of AAR/SBL and AJS. All applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uc.edu. Cover letter should address the candidate’s effectiveness and consistency with both the position and the mission of the Department and indicate experience and success with teaching and interacting with culturally diverse populations. Include a current vita, samples of scholarly work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Three letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to Matthew Kraus matthew.kraus@uc.edu (phone: 513-556-2298) or mailed to Judaic Studies Search Committee C/O Matthew Kraus Dept. of Judaic Studies, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210169 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0169. For questions, please contact Professor Matthew Kraus, Chair of Search Committee (513) 556-2298 [matthew.kraus@uc.edu].
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2015-2016

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.
 * 11/09/2015 was told (through unofficial channels) yesterday the search has been canceled.
 * I can confirm that, was told by an applicant that the search is off.

University of Dallas (TX) - Moral Theology
The Department of Theology at the University of Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track position in moral theology beginning in the fall of 2016. The University of Dallas is a Catholic liberal arts institution dedicated to the pursuit of wisdom, truth, and virtue as the primary ends of education. The position requires a doctorate in moral theology, or a degree in a related area such as systematics. The doctorate should be in hand by no later than August of 2016. Rank open.

The successful candidate will be strong in moral theology, especially fundamental moral theology, but also be able to teach in other areas, such as systematic or historical theology. Some teaching experience is desirable. Strong candidates will also be enthusiastic about teaching two courses in the university’s Core curriculum (Understanding the Bible and Western Theological Tradition), as well as other undergraduate and graduate courses.

All applications should be submitted online at: www.udallas.edu/teachatUD. During this application process, the following documents should be attached in PDF format: a letter of application, CV, a sample of scholarly writing, and three letters of recommendation.
 * The deadline for applications is December 13, 2015. The University of Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
 * 10/7/15--I called UDallas today to ask why the position was not listed on the online application site and HR said it's because an offer has been made.
 * 10/8/15--That's not true. I called today and both HR and the head of the theology department told me the job is still open. It hasn't been posted online yet due to website updates. It should be up this week.

University of Dayton (OH) - Jewish Studies / Modern Jewish Religious Thought / History
The University of Dayton, Department of Religious Studies, seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Jewish Studies with a specialization in modern Jewish religious thought and history. Responsibilities include teaching the undergraduate introductory course in religion, a general introduction to Judaism, a study of the Holocaust, as well as specialized undergraduate and graduate courses in Judaism. The normal teaching responsibility for the position is three courses per semester. Position begins August 16, 2016. The Department of Religious Studies offers introductory and advanced courses in the University's Common Academic Program for undergraduates, supports a vibrant major and minor in Religious Studies, offers M.A.s in Theological Studies and Pastoral Ministry, and features a Ph.D. in Theology, with a focus on U.S. Catholic experience.

By the time of application applicants must have a doctorate in hand with a research focus and area of expertise in Jewish religious thought and history in the 20th and/or 21st centuries, must demonstrate academic training and continued research interests in modern Jewish religion, must show evidence of an ability to engage classical texts (Tanakh and ancient rabbinic literature) in classroom and research, must demonstrate potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate level, and must be able to articulate a clear research agenda. Preference will be given to specialists in Jewish Studies with evidence of academic training and interests in the U.S. context, particularly in Jewish-Christian relations, with knowledge of Catholic intellectual traditions, with familiarity with the characteristics of Marianist higher education, with successful teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, with the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds, with a demonstrated record of quality publications, and to those demonstrating a potential for service, leadership, and collaboration within the department, university, and community.

A complete application for the position consists of a letter of intent that addresses all the qualifications, c.v., teaching statement, statement of research interest, writing sample, copies of transcripts, and three signed letters of reference. If the degree is not on the transcript, the applicant should make sure that one of the letters is from the advisor and attests to the completion of the doctoral requirements.
 * The deadline for completed applications is November 5, 2015. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/18398 Applicants should anticipate that preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature meeting in Atlanta, November 21-24, 2015. Address inquiries to Silviu Bunta, Ph.D., Chair, Religious Studies Search Committee, at sbunta1@udayton.edu.
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2015-2016

===University of Mary Washington (VA) - Mediterranean Religions of Late Antiquity=== The University of Mary Washington invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mediterranean Religions of Late Antiquity, focused on early Christianity as the area of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the introductory courses in Christian Beginnings, Hebrew Bible, and Judaism. The Religion Program has interests in gender studies and sexuality, religion and politics, and contemplative traditions. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Ph.D. in Religious Studies required. Preliminary interviews will take place at the AAR in Atlanta.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies by August 2016.
 * Apply at: https://careers.umw.edu/postings/3400
 * Job Close Date: Jobs close at 11:59pm EST/EDT. Oct 21.
 * Also posted at Biblical Studies 2015-2016
 * AAR interview scheduled (x5 - 10/31)

University of Miami (FL) - Islam
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Islam, beginning in August 2016 at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have expertise in modern Islam with a focus on the Arab world, proficiency in Arabic, the ability to place Islam in the contemporary global context, and preparation in the methods and theories of the academic study of religion. A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching at a private multicultural, non-sectarian institution should accompany solid scholarly potential, and an ability to interact with disciplines outside of religious studies (e.g., women’s and gender studies, political science, and international studies) in enhancing the Arabic Studies minor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Completed PhD by July 2016 is required, and one-year prior teaching experience and a record of academic publications are highly desirable.Letters of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted to Daniel L. Pals, Search Chair, at the following email address: [mailto:islamstudiessearch@miami.edu islamstudiessearch@miami.edu].

Please DO NOT APPLY ON-LINE for position #00012129.
 * Review of files will begin on November 1, 2015. Prospective candidates will be interviewed at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta.
 * Request to interview at AAR (11/6)

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 Mississippi (MS) - American Religion
The Department of Philosophy and Religion invites applications for a full-time Instructional Assistant Professor of Religious Studies beginning August 2016.

A successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand by the beginning of the appointment and specialize in religion in contemporary America. Teaching load is 4/4 at the undergraduate level: each semester this instructor will teach three sections of Introduction to Religion as well as one upper division course dealing with topics such as American forms of Christianity, religion and American politics, and non-Christian religions in the U.S.


 * Review of applications begins immediately (posted 10/23) and the position will remain open until an adequate applicant pool is reached. Applicants must complete an on-line application at http://jobs.olemiss.edu, where they will also be asked to submit a letter of interest, a C.V. that includes the contact information of at least three references, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample syllabi, and a copy of graduate transcripts as attachments.
 * Does anyone know if this position is filled? There is no posting for American religion at the Ole Miss appication website.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE) - American Religions
Assistant Professor in American Religions

Description of Work: Research in field, teaching, and service. This includes a 3/2 teaching load and an expectation of an active research agenda.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant field. The ideal candidate should have a clear and robust research agenda in any aspect of American religions. S/he should be able to teach courses in religion in North America, and 100-level survey courses in accord with curricular needs.

Preferred Qualifications: The ability to teach theory and method in religious studies is advantageous.
 * To apply, applicants must go to https://employment.unl.edu/, requisition F_150212 and complete the Faculty/Administration Form and attach a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest and three letters of reference (combine as one document and attach as Other Document). Applications should be received by November 1, 2015.
 * Preliminary interviews will be held at the 2015 AAR national meeting in Atlanta, GA, November 21-24.


 * Am I reading this right that we're supposed to upload our own letters, not request them? I haven't ever seen my letters....
 * This seems really strange
 * Agreed. Has anyone inquired yet? There must be a way to submit confidential letters.
 * I have spoken to HR (as has at least one other person they said) and HR has reached out to the committee to clarify what they're looking for on that. HR is supposed to call when they have an answer. (10/13)
 * Okay, recommendations should be emailed to swood2@unl.edu
 * I received the same reply. The email address is for Simon A. Wood, search committee chair.
 * Thanks to the parties who found and shared this info!

Has anyone heard anything? If they're still planning to do AAR interviews time is getting short. (11/12)
 * Contacted via e-mail for AAR interview on 11-12 (x2); message suggested the committee could do Skype interviews as well for non-attendees

University of North Carolina at Charlotte (NC) - Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Islamic Studies to begin August 2016. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a related field at the time of appointment, show evidence of a strong potential for professional development as a scholar and teacher, and demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity as a value in the department and college. Applicants must be prepared to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Religious Studies as well as the university's general education program. To do so, applicants must be able to engage Islamic texts and traditions from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Time period and region of research specialization are open. Ability to supervise study in Arabic or other research languages is desired but not required.

The successful candidate will contribute to the significant interest in Islamic Studies elsewhere in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, such as in Anthropology; Global, International, and Area Studies; History; and Languages and Culture Studies. The College has been building expertise in this area, and this hire will be one of three in a thematic cluster on Islamic Studies, along with two others in the Department of History and the Department of Languages and Culture Studies.

This position will have its tenure home in the Department of Religious Studies, which employs 11 full-time and 6 part-time faculty members. The department grants both B.A. and M.A. degrees. Religious Studies is part of the largest college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. As the largest college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences houses 20 departments in the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and military sciences, as well as 24 applied research centers and interdisciplinary programs. It offers eight doctoral degrees, 34 master's degrees and graduate certificates and 34 undergraduate degrees. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a doctoral-extensive urban university committed to excellence in research and teaching. As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, UNC Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.


 * Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu and should include a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample not to exceed 30 pages. Three letters of recommendation should be mailed separately, addressed to J. Daniel White, Chair, Islamic Studies Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223. Informal inquiries can be directed to the department chair, Joanne Robinson, at Joanne.Robinson@uncc.edu.
 * Received email request for a phone interview (10/29).


 * Any other phone interview requests? Did the email say anything about AAR? Are all initial interviews going to be by phone?
 * Also received an email request for a phone interview (10/29).  The message did not mention AAR and I don't know if all initial interviews are going to be by phone.
 * Rejection email (11/18)
 * Very kind rejection e-mail received (11/18)

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.
 * My interfolio account says, "This position is no longer available for application."  Is it filled already?
 * ^ Wouldn't that just mean the Interfolio application is closed?


 * 11/2--Email invite for first-round interview at AAR or via Skype after AAR

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.
 * Has anyone heard anything at all? Will there be interviews at AAR or have they already done phone interviews (2 Nov)? 
 * Email for first round interview at AAR or Skype interview in early December. (2 Nov).
 * Just wrote yesterday (above) and now email for AAR/Skype interview as well. (2 Nov).

University of Oregon (OR) - TT Asst. Professor - Biblical Studies
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Oregon is pleased to announce an opening for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of Biblical Studies. The successful candidate will be a dynamic scholar who focuses on early Christian and/or early Jewish literatures of the first centuries BCE and CE. Candidates whose research considers the role of women or other groups historically neglected by scholars, or the interplay between culture and religion, will receive particular consideration. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses on the New Testament, including surveys, the Gospels, Paul’s letters, as well as advanced seminars in the candidate’s area of specialization. Ability to teach biblical Hebrew is a plus.

The regular teaching load is five classes apportioned over three terms per academic year.

The position requires a Ph.D. in-hand at the time of appointment in the areas of Bible, early Judaism/Christianity, religious studies, or another closely-related academic field. Evidence of successful teaching in the academic study of religion and the willingness to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds is desirable. This position seeks a specialist with an ambitious research agenda who will thrive at a top research institution. It also seeks a candidate willing to perform university service and to teach a range of courses that will attract and appeal to undergraduate students at a public university. Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired.


 * Please upload a cover letter indicating the nature of your research and your approach to undergraduate teaching, a CV, graduate transcripts, together with three letters of recommendation to http://academicjobsonline.org/. Only applications received by October 16, 2015 will be considered. The first round of interviews will be conducted Online just prior to the SBL conference in Atlanta.
 * Also posted at Biblical Studies 2015-2016

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. -- Nevermind, I see that it's now listed on AAR. ---> Also posted at the Chronicle site on 9/16/15
 * 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?
 * I believe it's the same position that was advertised last year and then postponed. They changed the title and part of the description (see 2014-2015 listing ).
 * Recommendation letters requested (10/19) --> does anyone know if we have to submit the application by 10/30 or also have the recommendation letters in by this deadline?
 * Any news about this search?
 * I'm assuming that they are not interviewing at AAR?

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.
 * Has anyone heard anything about this one? AAR is right around the corner.
 * AAR interview scheduled via e-mail (11-13)

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?
 * Either/or. If you study Islam, apply. If you do Religion and Science, apply!
 * Request to interview at AAR (Islamic Studies) on 11/6. (X2)

University of St. Thomas (MN) - Muslim-Christian Dialogue (Open Rank)
The University of St. Thomas, a Catholic urban university with a strong liberal arts tradition, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position (rank open) in the Theology Department with teaching responsibilities and responsibility for co-directing the Department’s Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center. The teaching load of two courses per semester involves some combination of the three-level structure of our curriculum. Please consult our website for more information on our curriculum: http://www.stthomas.edu/theology. The Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center, inspired by Catholic teaching from Nostra aetate to Evangelii gaudium, sponsors programs and serves as a resource for the University community and for Muslim-Christian relations in the Twin Cities area. The Center has also sponsored national and international dialogues. Please consult our website for more information: http://www.stthomas.edu/mcdc.

Applicants will represent the Muslim perspective in Muslim-Christian dialogue. They should have primary expertise in Islam, a strong knowledge of the Catholic tradition and the ability to engage issues of Catholic theology. They should have experience in Muslim-Christian dialogue, be interested in interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and be committed both to excellence in undergraduate teaching and ongoing research in their field. Preferred candidates have earned doctorate and teaching experience. ABD’s with a close completion date will be considered. All applicants must apply online. Please upload a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available) to your profile. Applicants will be asked to copy/paste a letter of interest (cover letter) into the application. Please send graduate school transcripts, three reference letters or contact information for three references (references will be contacted only after the candidate has given permission), and direct any questions to Dr. Bernard Brady, Theology Department Chair, bvbrady@stthomas.edu, University of St. Thomas, JRC 153, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105. At this time, please do not upload or send any documents beyond those requested. Candidates who are selected for further review may be contacted to submit additional materials at a later date.
 * To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by October 31, 2015.
 * received invitation for AAR interview 11/9

University of Tennessee, Knoxville (TN) - Endowed Chair in Judaic Studies and Program Director
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville invites applications for an associate or full professor of Religious Studies, beginning August 2016. Research area of expertise is open, with preference given to candidates whose area of specialization is early modern/modern Judaism and candidates who can teach courses in Religious Studies as well as Judaic Studies. The successful candidate will hold an Endowed Chair in Judaic Studies and will direct The Fern and Manfred Steinfeld Program in Judaic Studies. The position carries a competitive salary and generous research and travel funds. Candidates should have demonstrated prominence as leaders in the interdisciplinary field of Judaic Studies. Applicants should have knowledge of languages relevant to their research, including Hebrew, and will complement existing UTK faculty in Religious Studies, Judaic Studies, and/or The Marco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
 * Please send a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to Dr. Christine (Tina) Shepardson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Religious Studies, The University of Tennessee, 501 McClung Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996-0450, cshepard@utk.edu.  Review of applications begins October 21, 2015 for applicants wanting to be considered for a preliminary interview at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta and the Association for Jewish Studies in Boston, and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2015-2016

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 Toronto (CAN) - Islam and Modernity
The University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure stream position in Islam and Modernity, located jointly in the Department for the Study of Religion (60%) and the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations (40%). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2016.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Religion, Middle Eastern Studies, or an appropriate disciplinary area, by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, must have a high level of scholarly achievement in Islamic Studies, must be competent in Arabic and in classical sources, and must have competence in the academic study of religion. The successful candidate will have expertise in the primary sources of Islam, and its history. To complement existing strengths in Qur'an and Tafsir, Mediaeval Islam, Modern Middle Eastern history, and the anthropology of Islam, the successful candidate will specialize in the study of Islam in relation to modernity, globalization, and/or secularism.

Her or his research will address the practices and politics of Islam as well as Muslim societies' interactions with non-Islamic polities and cultures. Candidates must have a record of excellence in research as demonstrated through letters of reference and the research dossier, and they are expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding research program in the area of Islam and Modernity. Evidence of excellence in teaching and a clear commitment to ongoing teaching development are also required as demonstrated through the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both departments on the St. George (downtown) campus in his or her area and will be expected to conduct research in her/his area of specialization.

To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by clicking on the link below. Applicants should submit • (1) a cover letter and (2) a curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled "cover letter and CV.pdf"; (3). a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a sample of academic writing (about 25 pages), combined in a file labelled "research.pdf"; (4). a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled "teaching.pdf".

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly by email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to Professor James DiCenso, Acting Chair, Department for the Study of Religion, via e-mail to [mailto:religion.undergrad@utoronto.ca religion.undergrad@utoronto.ca] by the closing date. The subject line for reference letters should say Reference Letter- Islam and Modernity.
 * To receive full consideration, applications and materials must be received by November 1, 2015. Inquiries can be directed to Professor James DiCenso, at chair.religion@utoronto.ca. For information about the Department of Religion please go to http://religion.utoronto.ca/. For information about the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations please go to http://nmc.utoronto.ca/
 * Apply at: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1501073

University of Virginia (VA) - Chinese Religions
The Department of Religious Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for position in Chinese Religions at the rank of either tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate professor. We seek candidates dedicated to our mission and passionate about teaching and research in a world-class institution. Candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and to provide service to the University, Department, and professional organizations. Candidates must be able to conduct original research on one or more of the religions of China, including Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and other formations. Area of research specialization is open, though a specialization in Buddhism is of particular interest to the department. Deep familiarity with one or more areas of scholarship on Chinese religions, and the broader social, cultural, and intellectual contexts of the Asian region(s) being studied is required, as is a strong background in the history of interpretation and contemporary methods in religious studies, and other academic disciplines as relevant. Strong proficiency in Chinese is required, as well as other relevant Asian languages such as Japanese, Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and so forth. Research and teaching interests in gender studies within the study of Chinese religions is preferred. Expertise and interests in digital humanities, interdisciplinary and inter-regional research and teaching, innovative pedagogies, and building collaborative projects are also looked upon positively.

To apply for the position, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu). Candidates should search on posting number 0617216. All candidates must electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest describing research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample of article- or chapter-length scholarship (Attach to Writing Sample 1), and contact information for three references. In addition, have the three reference letter writers email letters directly to braun@virginia.edu. Questions about this position should be directed to: Prof. Erik Braun, Chair, Search Committee, at braun@virginia.edu.
 * Priority will be given to applications received by October 15, 2015 in selecting candidates for preliminary phone/video interviews. However the search will remain open until filled. The appointment start date will begin August 25, 2016. Applicants must be on track to receive a Ph.D. in the relevant field by May 2016 and must hold a PhD at the time of appointment.

===University of Virginia (VA) - Religion, Nature, & Culture in South Asia=== The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor position, focused on Religion, Nature, and Culture in South Asia. These hires are part of a multiyear initiative in the environmental humanities, supported by the Andrew H. Mellon Foundation and the College of Arts & Sciences.

Area of research is open to multiple religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, and other formations, including those communities referred to as "indigenous" or "tribal" (adivasi). Knowledge of Hinduism, modern or premodern, is particularly sought after.

The successful candidate will have teaching and research expertise in classical or contemporary literature (facility with both is welcome), and facility with the relevant languages (such as Sanskrit, Prakrit, Pali, Tamil, Hindi-Urdu, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, among others). The candidate should have interest in environmental humanities, broadly construed, and could have expertise in such issues as: how classical knowledge systems may inform contemporary environmental debates; intersections between particular traditions and changing ecosystems; pre-modern environmental histories addressing the emergence of religious formations, including their roles in the regional systems that connected Europe and East Asia; connections of political ecology to social or religious marginalization; the continuities and discontinuities of human and non-human worlds (including relations with animals) as mediated through religious and cultural sensibilities; South Asian and postcolonial perspectives on environmental discourses.

During the first year of the appointment the new hire will be appointed as an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow of the Institute of Humanities and Global Cultures and will receive one course release. The Fellow will be an actively engaged member of the IHGC community and will serve on the IHGC Faculty Advisory Committee.


 * Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2015. The appointment start date will begin August 25, 2016. Applicants must be on track to receive a Ph.D. in the relevant field by May 2016 and must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. To apply candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0617540 and electronically attach a cover letter describing research agenda and teaching experience, C.V., and names of three references. Please arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to Julie Garmel, jg4e@virginia.edu.

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
 * Email confirmation of receipt of application. Email also states that the initial review of applications will be completed by the end of October. 10/21
 * Has anyone received invitation for a first interview yet?
 * Don't know. But they received more than 200 applications.
 * Any word on the search? Ostensibly the initial review should be done?

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater (WI) - Asian Religions
Specialization is open to any area in Asian religions; areas of competence should include the ability to teach the survey course in Asian religions and the university's upper-level General Education course in the humanities. Preference may be given to candidates who can teach courses currently offered in the World Religions minor; introductory courses in Buddhism, Hinduism, or other Asian traditions; or whose research draws on a methodological or disciplinary perspective not currently represented by the department's faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a Ph.D. We seek a colleague with a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and an active research agenda that complements existing faculty strengths, with a strong preference for interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching. The candidate should demonstrate appreciation for the academic study of religion as a human science, and as fundamental to critical thinking and the aims of a liberal education.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The teaching load for this position is 4/4. In addition to primary responsibility for strengthening and growing the department's World Religions minor, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Liberal Studies program administered by the department and advise the program's majors.
 * TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Complete application materials must be received by January 3, 2016. To Apply and submit these documents please visit http://www.uww.edu. Click on the Employment link located in the bottom of the page, then click on the UW-Whitewater Careers link at the top of that page. This Job ID is: 11017.

Ursinus College (PA) - Islam
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in religious studies to begin in fall 2016.

Area of specialization: the study of Islam. Desirable subspecialties: feminist and postcolonial theory; religions of South Asia and/or Southeast Asia; or comparable teaching competencies. A Ph.D. in religious studies or equivalent is required by the start of employment. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory, comparative, and survey courses in religious studies, courses in the candidate's area of expertise, and an interdisciplinary liberal studies seminar for first-year students (the Common Intellectual Experience). The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and should be comfortable teaching in areas outside his or her specialty. She or he will also mentor student research, carry out a continuing program of scholarly activity, and help develop the College's religious studies and relevant interdisciplinary programs. Letter of application should specifically address these requirements.

All applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will requested at a later date), evidence of teaching effectiveness, a writing sample, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should request three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address teaching.
 * Applications should be received by November 15, 2015 to ensure full consideration. For more information, please contact Prof. Nathan Rein at nrein@ursinus.edu or 610-409-3571. Material may be submitted online via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/31888. The search committee will hold Skype interviews during late November and early December, 2015.

Valparaiso University (IN) - TT Assistant Professor in Christ College (Honors College)
Christ College, the interdisciplinary honors college of Valparaiso University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant level, beginning August 2016.

The college seeks candidates from across the humanities and social sciences. All Christ College faculty, in their teaching and scholarship, engage with broad issues in theology, literature, and philosophy in an interdisciplinary manner—questions at the heart of our mission. Preference will be given to candidates whose research engages one or more of the following fields: world literature, world religions, global Christianity, comparative theology, comparative ethics, classics, or world history.

Candidates must have their Ph.D. in hand by June 30, 2016, and have experience teaching both undergraduate courses and writing.

Candidates should be interested in working at a university engaged in issues in Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition.
 * Closes: Nov 6, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (GMT-4 hours).Application URL: http://www.valpo.edu/provost/faculty-postings/
 * Also posted at Generalist 2016 and Interdisciplinary Humanities and Liberal Arts 2015-2016
 * any news on this?  Is there a sense that they will interview at AAR?
 * There was nothing posted anywhere which suggested they were interviewing at AAR.
 * It isn't a religious studies job, so I don't see why they would interview at AAR. Be patient. They might just do skype interviews before inviting finalists to campus.

Vanderbilt Divinity School (TN) - Luce Chancellor's Chair in the History of Christian Worship
Vanderbilt Divinity School seeks applications and nominations for a chaired position (associate level, tenure or tenure-track) in the history of Christian worship and the arts beginning fall 2016. The appointment includes responsibilities for teaching and research in homiletics and liturgics, practical theology, and historical studies of Christian worship. It also entails advising in both the divinity degree (MDiv and MTS), which prepares students for ministry and public leadership, and the graduate department of religion (MA, PhD), which prepares students for teaching and research. The appointed faculty will rotate with homiletics and liturgics faculty in teaching the core MDiv requirements in worship and will also offer a possible range of courses in preaching and worship, theological aesthetics, history of Christian arts, and liturgics.

Successful applicants will have an established record of scholarly research and publication; teaching experience in Christian worship, preaching, and the arts; an ability to teach a wide variety of students; interest in working with other University departments such as history or the arts; and interest in facilitating programs for local clergy and laity. Applications from underrepresented candidates are especially welcome. The school has strong commitments to social justice and places a high value on diversity among its faculty and student body, as well as in research and teaching. Successful candidates will evidence commitment to these priorities. (see http://divinity.vanderbilt.edu/about/purposes.php).
 * The search committee will begin reviewing applications November 1, 2015. Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three recommendation letters should be sent to marie.mcentire@vanderbilt.edu.

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.


 * There was a Mellon postdoc in Islam at Vassar last year: is there an insider candiate for the TT position?
 * Any news on this one?
 * Email for AAR Interview 11/2

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
 * Rejection email received 10/26/2015

=== 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).

Willamette University (OR) - Islam and/or Religion and Culture
Willamette University's Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position with a focus on Islam and/or Religion and Culture at the level of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2016.

Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. or Th.D. with a focus on Islam and/or Religion and Culture.ABD will be considered, but must have Ph.D. by the time position starts in August 2016. We seek a broadly trained scholar willing to teach, advise students, and interact with colleagues across the various sub-fields of Religious Studies, as well as in a variety of multi-disciplinary degree programs, such as Women and Gender Studies, Asian Studies, International Studies, or American Ethnic Studies. The successful candidate will join a department committed to assembling a faculty that can offer students a variety of perspectives on our subject matter, especially those of historically under-represented groups and marginalized communities. This professor will be expected to teach 5 courses a year, including Introduction to the Study of Religion, and to carry on an active program of research and publication.

To learn more about the Religious Studies Department, faculty, staff and students visit http://www.willamette.edu/cla/religion.

To review position announcement and online application requirements, please visit http://jobs.willamette.edu/postings/1714.


 * Application Deadline: Open until finalists are selected. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2015. Initial interviews will be conducted at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta.
 * Applicants who do not plan to attend the AAR meetings should indicate this in their letter, so that other arrangements can be made for an initial interview, if warranted.
 * Has this been cancelled? Showing up as "posting closed" on the application page, and not searchable.
 * I submitted an application on the 13th and the status says 'Under review by search committee'.
 * Posting is back up: https://jobs.willamette.edu/postings/1714
 * Anyone heard anything about this one? (11/10)
 * Nothing yet...weird, considering they plan on AAR interviews.
 * Still haven't heard anything here and AAR is less than a week away. Anyone else? I can't help but notice my application now appears on their HR site as "archived" not "completed." Don't know what that means, if anything. (11/14)
 * Nothing here either, though my app status reads "Application Packet Complete"... which is maybe what it's been for a while now? Not sure. You know things are getting dire when people are left analyzing the vagueries of HR forms. (11/14)
 * I haven't heard anything either, but mine says "Under review by search committee"... (11/14).
 * emailed invitation for AAR interview 11/9.
 * would you mind telling us whether your qualifications are in Islam or in Religion and Culture (or both?) Actually, let's start a tally, in case we hear from other people who have been invited:
 * both R&C and Islam
 * Islam
 * R&C

Yale Divinity School (CT) - Christian Ethics
Yale Divinity School seeks to make a tenure track appointment in the field of Christian Ethics, to begin July 1, 2016. The rank of the appointment may be assistant or associate professor without tenure. In an ecumenical environment Yale Divinity School prepares students for ordained ministry in diverse Christian churches and for a wide range of professional involvements, including higher education, law, medicine, the arts, management, and public service. A Ph.D. or its equivalent and strong potential as a teacher are required. The successful candidate should have expertise in one or more areas of Christian or theological ethics, have a sense of the historical tradition, and an appreciation for contemporary dimensions of ethical reflection and practice. A letter of application with curriculum vitae and three letters of reference should be submitted online atapply.interfolio.com/31693


 * Review of applications will begin on October 26th, 2015.
 * Received invitation to interview at AAR (11/16/15). x2

Yale Divinity School (CT) - Latino/a Christianity
Yale Divinity School seeks to make a tenure track appointment in the field of Latino/a Christianity, to begin July 1, 2016. The rank of the appointment may be assistant or associate professor without tenure. In an ecumenical environment Yale Divinity School prepares students for ordained ministry in diverse Christian churches and for a wide range of professional involvements, including higher education, law, medicine, the arts, management, and public service.

A Ph.D. or its equivalent and strong potential as a teacher are required. The successful candidate should have expertise in one or more areas of Latino/a Christianity, have a sense of the historical tradition, and an appreciation for the importance and role of Latino/a traditions in the contemporary church. A letter of application with curriculum vitae and three letters of reference should be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/31696


 * Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2015.

Yale Divinity School (CT) - Homiletics
Yale Divinity School seeks to make a tenure track appointment in the field of homiletics, to begin July 1, 2016. The rank of the appointment may be assistant or associate professor without tenure. In an ecumenical environment Yale Divinity School prepares students for ordained ministry in diverse Christian churches and for a wide range of professional involvements, including higher education, law, medicine, the arts, management, and public service.

A Ph.D. or its equivalent and strong potential as a teacher are required. The successful candidate should have expertise in homiletics or a related discipline, knowledge of homiletical literature across a broad range of traditions and cultures, and a research focus in some particular area of expertise. A letter of application with curriculum vitae. two sermons in video format, and three letters of references should be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/31695


 * Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2015.

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.
 * Anybody heard about preliminary interviews yet, or know whether they're interviewing at AAR?

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.
 * Any news?
 * Has anyone heard anything about this search?

California State University, Fresno (CA) - Islamic Studies / History - Visiting Scholar
The Department of History at California State University, Fresno invites applicants for a full-time visiting lecturer in Islamic History, starting January 19, 2016. The position is a one-year appointment with the possibility of annual renewal up to three years. Teaching responsibilities and research interests will be in Islamic history: area, theme and time period of specialization are open. The department of history especially welcomes candidates with expertise in gender analysis, transnational contexts, and ethnic identities. The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate courses per term, conduct scholarly research, and engage in service-related activities. An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in History or other closely-related disciplines from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required. The successful candidate will be fluent in Arabic, and/or whatever languages are appropriate for the candidate’s research. The candidate shall also show evidence of a promising, ongoing program of quality research.
 * Review of applications will begin November 6, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must complete an on-line application at http://apptrkr.com/687666 and attach the following: 1) cover letter specifically addressing required experience; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) list of three professional references; 4) sample syllabi, and 5) writing sample. Finalists will be required to submit 1) three current letters of recommendation and 2) official transcripts. Submit application materials online at http://apptrkr.com/687666. For inquiries, contact search committee chair Dr. F. Vermote; Phone: 559.278.8815; E-mail: fvermote@csufresno.edu.
 * Very nice rejection via email from the search committee chair (11/10). ABD applicants not allowed by administration.

Colby College (ME) - Jewish Studies (1 yr. appt.)
The Department of Religious Studies and the Jewish Studies Program at Colby College invite applications for a one-year faculty fellow (sabbatical replacement) in Jewish studies, beginning September 1, 2016.

The successful candidate will teach two survey courses on Jews and Judaism (one premodern, one modern) and two additional courses in the candidate’s areas of interest. Applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds and relevant areas of expertise are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting and to scholarly research. Candidates who will contribute to the goals of Colby’s Center for Small Town Jewish Life preferred. PhD preferred.

Please submit as a single pdf file a letter of interest, c.v., statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research interests to [mailto:jssearch@colby.edu jssearch@colby.edu]; please name the file “lastname, firstname”. Please have three letters of recommendation submitted to the same address.
 * Applications received by November 1 will receive full consideration; preliminary interviews will take place at the AJS conference in Boston.
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2015-2016

Email invitation to interview at AJS (11/12)

===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

Kenyon College (OH) - Visiting Assistant Professor in Islam
Kenyon College, a highly selective liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio, seeks applications for a one-year position teaching Islam in the Religious Studies Department for the academic year 2016-17. Ability to teach our introductory course, Encountering Religion in Global Context is expected. A subfield in either South Asian religions, African religions or Women's and Gender Studies would be a welcome addition. Teaching load 3/2. Ph.D. preferred.

To apply, please submit the following materials, using the online application system at https://employment.kenyon.edu: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three professional references, teaching statement including a list of courses taught, two writing samples, and unofficial graduate transcripts.
 * Review of applications will begin Nov. 5, 2015, but will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AAR meeting in Atlanta.
 * AAR interview scheduled by phone (11/13)

New York University - Faculty Fellow - East Asian or Tibetan Buddhism
The Religious Studies Program in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University invites applications for an appointment as a Faculty Fellow. The appointment will be for one year beginning September 1, 2016, renewable annually for a maximum of three years, pending administrative and budgetary approval. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. no earlier than three years before the date of appointment, have a strong commitment to teaching and participating in the interdisciplinary Program's activities. We seek applicants whose area of empirical research lies in East Asian or Tibetan Buddhism. The ideal candidate will combine a grasp of the “classical” sources and a serious engagement with the theoretical study of religion; interest in intersections of religion with post-coloniality, race, gender, sexuality, or national identity is especially welcome. The candidate should be prepared to teach Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion, as well as two other courses, the nature of which will in part depend upon her/his qualifications.


 * Application deadline is February 1, 2016. To apply see the NYU Religious Studies Program web site at http://religiousstudies.as.nyu.edu and click on the “Employment” link to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a 20-page writing sample, a sample syllabus, and 3 references.

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.

Purdue University (IN) – Postdoctoral Fellowship for Quantitative Analysis (incl. knowledge of Chinese Religions)
The Center on Religion and Chinese Society (CRCS) at Purdue is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for Quantitative Analysis to start in January 2016. The Postdoctoral Fellow’s primary responsibility will be quantitative analysis of survey data, writing reports, and preparing manuscripts. The position requires proficiency in statistical analysis software packages such as STATA and SPSS; ability to work independently as well as in cooperation with others; and willingness to travel for fieldwork research and presenting at professional conferences. Ph.D. degree in sociology, statistics, or some other related discipline is required. Knowledge of religions in China and Chinese reading ability are preferred. This is a full time position with benefits; salary is competitive.
 * To ensure full consideration, please send your application letter and curriculum vitae, including names and contact info of three references by October 31, 2015 to donge@purdue.edu. Search will remain open until filled.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2015-16

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.

University of Otago (New Zealand) - Religious Studies (3 yr. fixed-term Lecturer)
The Religion Programme at the University of Otago invites applications for a three-year, fixed-term position as Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Religion. We welcome applicants from a range of disciplines and specialties, but applicants should have research expertise that speaks to one or more of the Abrahamic religions (Islam, Judaism, and/or Christianity) and be able to demonstrate sophistication in using social-scientific and/or historical methods.

The successful candidate will teach an introductory 100-level course on Judaism, Christianity and Islam each year, plus one or two more courses of their own design (an average of two and a half courses per year). We particularly encourage candidates whose own courses would address aspects of Islam and/or Christianity outside Europe and North America.

Applicants should have an energetic and enthusiastic commitment to teaching and an active research profile. Applicants should also have completed a PhD by June 2016 and should have knowledge of languages relevant to their area of research expertise. It is hoped that duties will commence on 13 June 2016.

Further details are available from the University of Otago website at https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1501430

Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Will Sweetman, Head of Department, Department of Theology and Religion, Tel 00 64 3 479 8793, Email [mailto:will.sweetman@otago.ac.nz will.sweetman@otago.ac.nz]


 * Applications quoting reference number 1501430 will close on Monday, 2 November 2015.
 * Rejection email received from Human Resources (11/3). That was quick.
 * (x4--U.S. applicant)

University of Virginia (VA) - Postdoctoral Fellowship/Lectureship in Mormon Studies
The University of Virginia's program in Mormon Studies invites applications for one full-time postdoctoral fellow and lecturer for the academic year beginning August 25, 2016. Seeking a social scientist or anthropologist, but applicants may specialize in any discipline, field or professional school. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching two courses per semester in subjects broadly related to Religious Studies, its methodologies and cognate fields, such as race and gender studies, ethnography and ritual studies, and philosophy and textual hermeneutics.

To be competitive, the applicant must demonstrate a disciplinary focus or research specialty that has the possibility of furthering comprehension of Mormonism as a socio-cultural phenomenon. In the alternative, the applicant may demonstrate a research project that would be furthered by the inclusion of Mormonism as an object of study. Interest and experience in digital humanities is welcome.

Fellow will show evidence of experience in and commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts framework, and will be prepared to participate in both large team-taught introductory-level classes and smaller upper-level courses.

Of the four required courses, the Fellow will be expected to teach three seminars in his or her discipline, one of which must include Mormonism as one of its objects of study. In addition, the Fellow will team-teach the University's introductory course in Mormonism. Applicants do not need to show training in Mormon Studies. The fellow will work closely with the Richard Lyman Bushman Professor of Mormon Studies, who will provide guidance in both pedagogy and curriculum- and program building.

Compensation will be in the form of salary, benefits, and a research fund.

Applicants for the fellowship must have attained the PhD prior to August 1, 2016 but no earlier than May 2014.

To apply, please complete a Candidate Profile online through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu), and electronically attach the following: a cover letter, a current CV including the names and contact information for two references, and a statement describing, in no more than 300 words, your qualifications for and philosophy of teaching with attention to your disciplinary approach (attach statement to Other1).
 * For full consideration apply by May 11, 2016; however, the position will remain open until filled.

===Wake Forest University (NC) - Patristic and Medieval Church History Post-Doctoral Fellowship=== Tracking Code: 2090-141

LINK TO APPLY

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY invites applications for a two year post-doctoral fellowship in Patristic and Medieval Church History, beginning July 1, 2016. The half-time teaching load of the fellowship (2 courses per year) will allow the Fellow to strengthen teaching skills while also working on scholarly publications. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching the introduction to Church History and elective courses in patristic and medieval studies. Research and teaching interests in gender, global Christianity, or Christian relations to Judaism and Islam in the time period of academic specialization are especially welcome. In order to be considered for this fellowship, candidates must be completing the Ph.D. or equivalent no later than May 2016, or have received the Ph.D. within the past 5 years. Qualifications include a strong commitment to teaching excellence and promise for research and publication. For complete details and to apply, Click Here to visit the posting on our WFU Careers Website or call (336) 758-4700. Applications must include a CV and cover letter that describes areas of academic specialty, interest in teaching at a divinity school, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a brief proposal of research to be undertaken during the fellowship. A complete application will also include three confidential letters of reference and an official doctoral transcript (submitted directly by the degree granting institution). The three confidential letters of reference and transcripts must be sent via email by the recommender to letters@wfu.edu.
 * Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but they should be received by November 15 to be considered for a conversation at the AAR/SBL Annual Meeting in Atlanta. Only online applications will be accepted. Specific questions about the position may be addressed to Associate Dean Michelle Voss Roberts (robertmv@wfu.edu).
 * request for interview at AAR/SBL 11/18 via email (x2)

Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - Religious Studies - Lecturer (renewable up to 3 yrs.)
The Religious Studies Program in Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, in partnership with the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, seeks to fill a full-time lecturer position to begin in the fall semester of 2016, with possibility of renewal up to three years. The candidate must be able to teach the core introductory courses for the major, including “Thinking About Religion” and “Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion,” along with more specialized courses. Primary field of study is open, though areas of particular interest to the program include: religion and media studies, religion and science/technology, and religion and globalization. PhD in Religious Studies or related field and relevant teaching experience are required.
 * Applications should include a CV, cover letter, teaching portfolio, and three letters of recommendation, and must be received by January 5, 2016. To apply, please go to https://jobs.wustl.edu/ Job ID number: 32073.

===Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics - Postdoctoral Research Associates, 2015-2016=== The John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics seeks applications from junior scholars and recent Ph.D. graduates for up to three postdoctoral fellowships in residence at Washington University in St. Louis. The appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year. Eligible applicants must have completed the Ph.D. by July 1, 2016, and no earlier than January 1, 2011. The research associates will spend most of their time pursuing research and writing on their own projects. They will also serve the intellectual life of the Danforth Center through participating in its biweekly interdisciplinary seminar. Their teaching responsibilities will include: 1) developing one course per year to augment the Center’s curricular offerings, and 2) possibly assisting in one additional course each year (depending on the particular teaching needs of the Center). Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and especially encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Required Qualifications: Applicants should hold a doctorate in religious studies, politics, anthropology, American studies, history, Jewish studies, sociology, or another relevant field. Scholars should be engaged in projects centrally concerned with religion and politics in the United States, historically or in the present day.

Application Instructions: Applicants must send all of the following information as a single pdf file to the Center at rap@wustl.edu:

1) Cover letter including an overview of the postdoctoral research project

2) Current curriculum vitae

3) Relevant writing sample (25-35 pages)

4) Two undergraduate course proposals (a summary paragraph for each will suffice)

Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf.


 * Applications are due in full by January 15, 2016. Applicants will be notified of fellowship decisions by March 1, 2016. For more information, contact the Center at (314) 935-9345 or via e-mail at rap@wustl.edu.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2015-16

DISCUSSION
'''So when are the jobs going to be posted?  Rejection Letters'''
 * 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
 * Posting here so as not to continue/conrtibute to the mess up above.  But I'm just so annoyed at the posters who keep insisting that it's unethical for committees not to send out rejection letters as soon as they decide not to hire someone. Many schools (as institutional policy) don't allow any notifications to be sent out until the offer is made and accepted. Also, it is not unusual for schools to select their finalists, dislike all of them, and then re-examine the "no" pile. It happened twice last year to people I know (not in Religious Studies), and it's happened in RS departments that I've been part of in the past. That's what the wikis are for: so we can share information and know when we should no longer be hoping for a call.
 * On a related note, second-guessing people who post about interviews and contact is pointless: there is literally no motive for disseminating incorrect information, and the only possible repercussion of a false report is that someone scores an interview for a job they thought they'd been passed over for. That's a good thing, no?