Skidmore College’s Religious Studies Department invites applications for a three-year VAP position in Religious Studies for the Fall of 2022.  We are 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/or service.  The candidate’s teaching and scholarly interests should focus on one or more religious communities in the Americas, including Latin America and the Caribbean.  The candidate will teach sections of RE 105: American Gods, an introductory-level course that explores the religious diversity of the United States.  The successful candidate will be an innovative teacher, trained in Religious Studies, familiar with decolonial and anti-racist methodologies, and capable of contributing to one or more of the college’s interdisciplinary programs (Black Studies, Latinx Studies, and/or Media and Film Studies). 

Requirements:

Candidates for the position should fill out an online faculty profile and attach the following documents: letter of application, c.v., and sample syllabi of courses taught and/or projected. All candidates are invited to describe explicitly the nature of their commitment to and experience with under-represented groups.  Additionally, the application system will prompt you to submit two email addresses for letters of recommendation. Referees will be emailed once you’ve completed the application process. Review of applications will begin March 20th, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.  For any additional information, please contact Eliza F. Kent, Chair, Religion Department: Email: ekent@skidmore.edu.

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2,400 talented undergraduates, 23% of whom are domestic students of color and 13% are international students.
 

Pay Range:  Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

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Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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