Religious Studies and Theology Post

Dear Research Network, Colleagues and Friends,

Please see the enclosed job posting with Bates College. They are seeking a scholar of American Religions / Religion in America for one year. The start date is Aug 1, 2024. We have additional information below. Also, you can click here for additional information and to learn how to make your application today.

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Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive
Posted: 05/21/2024
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Religious Studies and Theology

The Department of Religious Studies at Bates College is seeking to hire a scholar of American Religions/Religion in America for a one-year position (with possibility of a one-year renewal) starting August 1, 2024. The position is open with regard to the area of specialization but we are especially interested in scholars who center issues of power, privilege, race, and colonialism in their work and will enhance the department’s curriculum and course offerings. Given the interdisciplinary nature of religious studies the successful candidate will have thought expansively about how to link their courses to Bates’ broader liberal arts curriculum and will have a good knowledge of/experience with inclusive pedagogies in their scholarship and classroom teaching. The successful candidate will teach “Religion and Film” and “American Religious History, 1840-Present” in the Fall semester. Other courses will be determined in consultation with other members of the department.

The teaching load for this position is five courses across the academic year, distributed over two semesters and a four-week short term in May. Our students represent a wide range of experiences and identities. We seek a colleague who is committed to sustaining a strong and inclusive community of learning. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and identities, individuals who have followed nontraditional pathways to higher education, and individuals with a demonstrated interest in advancing the college’s continuing commitments to equity and inclusion. Candidates should identify their strengths and experiences in these areas.

Qualifications: Ph.D. is preferred, advanced ABD will be considered.

Application Instructions: Review of applications begins May 24, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter (which should discuss your research and how you design your syllabi and engage in pedagogical practices that foster equity and inclusion), a curriculum vitae, and a list of at least three referees.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Bates College is committed to equal opportunity and to providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to the Title IX Officer, Gwen Lexow at 207-786-6445 or titleix@bates.edu.