Assistant Professor - Department of Theology and Religious Studies

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Requirements

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, invites applications for a Tenure Line, Assistant Professor position in Religions in the Global South, principally in Africa, South and Central America, or the Caribbean.

We are particularly interested in candidates with ethnographic field experience. Areas of emphasis might include, but are not limited to, emerging theologies, the encounter of different religious visions, popular religious practices, religion and migration.

Candidates should demonstrate an interest in and an aptitude for teaching undergraduates, as well as evidence of a promising scholarly publishing career. The person hired will be expected to regularly teach the general education course “The Problem of God” as well as electives and upper-level seminars in her or his field of expertise. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Involvement in the department's Ph.D. program in religious pluralism is desirable. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the life of the university and of the department, which is large and committed to diverse approaches to the study of religions and theologies.

A Ph.D. is expected at the time of appointment. Start date is August 2020.

Evaluation of dossiers will begin immediately.

This is a 2-part application process. For your application to be fully considered, the following must be completed by November 1, 2019:

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions to create an applicant profile in the Georgetown application system. Please refer to the step-by-step guide for completing Part 1.

2. Submit the required application materials below per the instructions on the Academic Jobs Online posting for this position found at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14641.

• Letter of interest
• CV
• 3 letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf through the AJO posting

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.



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