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Please note the following postings:

 

NEW POSTINGS!

 

University of Chicago, Payne Theological Seminary, Northwestern University

 

University of Chicago

Provost's Career Enhancement Post-Doctoral Scholarships:

This year the Office of the Provost will award two 2-year postdoctoral scholarships to promising junior scholars in all fields. Candidates must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or foreign equivalent) before the scholarship start date, and must be no more than three years beyond receiving that degree. Individuals currently holding a postdoctoral or faculty position at the University of Chicago are not eligible. Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, scholarly promise, potential to add to the diversity of the University community, and the likelihood that the individual may become a qualified and competitive candidate for a faculty position at the University of Chicago upon the completion of the Scholarship. Each cohort of PCEPS holders will include at least one scholar whose research furthers the mission of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture. In addition to pursuing their research, Scholars will teach one quarter-long course in their field for each year in which they hold a postdoctoral scholarship. Between now and September 2011, applicants in any field of the academic study of religions can contact both Margaret M. Mitchell ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Dean of the Divinity School at the University of Chicago, and Dwight N. Hopkins, Professor of Theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Payne Theological Seminary

 

A community of Christian learners and teachers, Payne Theological Seminary is dedicated to academic excellence in the tradition of African Methodism, and committed to the preparation of men and women for leadership in local, national, and global ministries. Founded in 1844, the mission of the seminary is anchored in the ministry of Jesus Christ. Theological emphases include such salient themes as liberation, reconciliation, social justice, and the dignity of all human beings. Payne has a reputation for Afrocentric theological education. Payne Theological Seminary announces the following positions:

 

Academic Dean

The Academic Dean serves as the chief academic officer of the Seminary and is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of all academic programs that currently serve approximately 150 students. The Academic Dean supervises full-time and part-time faculty, as well as staff members. In addition, the Academic Dean ensures the quality of academic programs, prepares and administers the Academic Services annual budget, and carries out strategic planning. The Academic Dean recommends the appointment, promotion, tenure, and termination of faculty, and promotes teaching and research faculty development resources, including encouraging, supporting, and advocating for excellence in teaching.

 

The Academic Dean promotes the vision, mission, and values of the Seminary through the activities and programs of the Seminary, and works with other seminary administrators to assure the well-being and success of the Seminary. The Academic Dean engages in on-going faculty and program review and assessment, and supports curriculum and program development.

Qualifications

Candidates should have earned a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div) and a Ph.D. in theological education from an accredited seminary and/or university. Candidates must demonstrate accomplishments or credentials that would merit appointment at the rank of a tenure-track professor; must have three years of management or administrative experience at the level of department head, chair, research director, center director, dean, or the equivalent; and must be willing to teach a minimum of two courses per semester.

 

Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies

Full-time, tenure-track appointment in the field of Biblical Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should be familiar with the ancient and medieval history of Biblical interpretation and modern Biblical scholarship. The teaching obligations of the post will consist of offering a minimum of three courses online per semester and a willingness to offer specialized courses based on the intensive model. The holder of this position will also be responsible for academic advising. The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in assigned Standing Committees of the institution.

 

Qualifications

Prospective candidates should have a Ph.D. in Bible, a firm and continuing commitment to both research and excellence in teaching, and expertise in Hebrew Scriptures.

 

 

Assistant Professor of Theological Studies

 

Full-time, tenure-track appointment in the field of Theological Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin Spring 2011. The position is open to all scholars whose primary focus is on Theology. The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in assigned institution Standing Committees. The teaching obligations of the post will consist of offering a minimum of three online courses per semester and a willingness to offer specialized courses based on the intensive model. The holder of this position will also be responsible for academic advising.

 

Qualifications

Prospective candidates should have a Ph.D. in Theology, a firm and continuing commitment to both research and excellence in teaching, and expertise in systematic and liberation theologies.

 

Application Process

Review of candidate materials will begin immediately. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three professional references (one must be from most current employer). Inquiries, applications, and nominations should be directed to:

 

Payne Theological Seminary

ATTN: Faculty Search Committee

P.O. Box 474

Wilberforce, OH 45384-0474

 

Payne Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

 

The Department African American Studies at NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

African American Studies The Department of African American Studies at NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY solicits applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in African American religion to begin September 1, 2011. Newly-tenured associate professors will also be considered. Candidates should have a strong record in the field of African American religion or, more broadly, African diaspora religion, from either a humanistic or social scientific perspective. The position is full-time in the Department of African American Studies but may include a courtesy appointment in another department. Applicants should have a strong commitment to research, teaching, and supervising student research. Ph.D. required. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. For fullest consideration, application materials should be postmarked by December 1, 2010 to: Dr. Darlene Clark Hine, Chair, Department of African American Studies; Northwestern University; 1860 Campus Drive; Evanston, IL 60208-2210. All inquiries should be addressed to Suzette Denose at 847-491-5122 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . AA/EOE. Northwestern University encourages applications from women and minorities.

-- Mary Pattillo Harold Washington Professor of Sociology and African American Studies 1810 Chicago Avenue Northwestern University Evanston, IL 60208 847.491.3409 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

The University of Chicago

History of Religions

The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment in History of Religions.  Rank and salary are open.  The School seeks a scholar with superior research skills and a promising agenda for future work in the field.  Candidates should demonstrate the highest level of scholarly competence in both theoretical approaches to the study of religion (classical and contemporary) and either a specific religious tradition or the religions of a defined geographic region, preferably the Americas, Africa or Europe.

The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research University. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in 10 different areas of study, and masters level students in M.A. and M.Div. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels.  Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged.  A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a quarter system; in most cases that leaves one quarter open for research in residence (in addition to summers free for scholarship).

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of candidates will commence on October 15, 2010. Application should be made online, at https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp Applicants will be asked to provide: 1. A cover letter with a brief statement of research, teaching and methodological perspective; 2. c.v., 3. One piece of scholarly work that is emblematic of the candidate’s research.

Contact: Dean Margaret M. Mitchell, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL  60637 (m This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). AA/EOE.

 

Social Scientific Study of Religion

The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment in the Social Scientific Study of Religion.  Rank and salary are open.  The School seeks a scholar with superior research skills and a promising agenda for future work in anthropology or sociology of religion.  Candidates must combine theoretical sophistication with deep knowledge of one or more religious communities or traditions. Ability to contribute to a wider conversation about the academic study of religion is essential.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of candidates will commence on October 15, 2010. Application may be made online, at https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp Contact: Dean Margaret M. Mitchell, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL  60637 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).  AA/EOE.

What we seek them to upload in the application:

1. cover letter with brief statement of research, teaching and methodological perspective

2. c.v.

3. one piece of scholarly work (published or forthcoming) that is emblematic of the candidate’s research

 

Islamic Studies

The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment in Islamic Studies.  Rank and salary are open.  The School seeks a scholar with superior research skills and a promising agenda for future work in the field.  Area of specialization (chronological, geographical, methodological and topical) within Islamic Studies is open. Ability to contribute to a wider conversation about the study of religion essential.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of candidates will commence on October 15, 2010. Application may be made online, at https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp.

Applicants will be asked to provide: 1. A cover letter with a brief statement of research, teaching and methodological perspective; 2. c.v., 3. One piece of scholarly work that is emblematic of the candidate’s research.

Contact: Dean Margaret M. Mitchell, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL  60637 (m This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). AA/EOE.

 

 

Religious Ethics

The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment in Religious Ethics.  Rank and salary are open.  The candidate should exhibit both a broad knowledge of the field of religious ethics (comprising theological, political and philosophical lines of inquiry) and a coherent and creative research agenda within the field. Religious traditions(s) of primary scholarly expertise open; specialists in philosophical ethics and moral theory in religious ethics are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of candidates will commence on October 15, 2010. Application should be made online, at https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp. Applicants will be asked to provide: 1. A cover letter with a brief statement of research, teaching and methodological perspective; 2. c.v., 3. One piece of scholarly work that is emblematic of the candidate’s research.

Contact: Dean Margaret M. Mitchell, The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1025 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL  60637 (m This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). AA/EOE.