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Position Description
Assistant Professor - Tenure Track
Department of Religious Studies
The Department of Religious Studies seeks a teacher/scholar for a tenure track position in Comparative Theology and Philosophy of Religion.
Ph.D. preferred, AbD considered. Formal training in Comparative Theology or the Philosophy of Religion and the ability to teach comparative courses on topics such as religious language, hermeneutics or religious ethics is required. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with at least one religion outside of the Abrahamic traditions. The successful candidate is expected to teach and develop an introductory course in Religious Studies as well as advanced courses. A commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level and in a small liberal arts setting is a must. Ability to contribute to the interdisciplinary strengths of the Colleges (e.g., Women’s Studies, Environmental Studies, area studies and/or to the general curriculum) is desired.
APPLICATION:
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, and writing sample and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by Friday, November 2, 2007.
Interviews will take place at the November 2007 meetings of the American Academy of Religion in San Diego, California. Send all materials to:
Ms. Tina Phillip
c/o the
Department of Religious Studies
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY 14456.
EOE
Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to attracting and supporting a faculty of women and men that fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the nation and actively seek applications from under-represented groups. The Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Founded as Hobart College for men and William Smith College for women, Hobart and William Smith Colleges today are a highly selective residential liberal arts institution with a single administration, faculty and curriculum but separate dean’s offices, student governments, athletic programs and traditions. The Colleges are located in a small diverse city in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. With an enrollment of 1,928, the Colleges offer 62 different majors and minors from which students choose two areas of concentration, one of which must be an interdisciplinary program. Creative and extensive programs of international study and public service area also at the core of the Colleges’ mission.
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