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Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Varies based on teaching schedule

Raleigh, NC

Philosophy & Religious Studies

The NC State Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is committed to:

Offering a high-quality undergraduate Philosophy curriculum, including a major and minor in Philosophy, that gives students an opportunity to confront through historical and contemporary resources a wide range of central philosophical issues, such as the relationship between the mind and brain, the ethical implications of scientific advances, the justification of moral, political, and legal institutions, the relationship between human knowledge and reality, and the nature of the logic that structures human language and thought.

Offering a high-quality undergraduate Religious Studies curriculum, including a major and a minor in Religious Studies, that provides students an extended opportunity to examine the multiple interpretations of the category “religion” – including religion as a social construction, as an element of psychological development, as a branch of metaphysics, and as a constellation of ritual practices – and the ways in which religious traditions have played a central role in human culture and history; developing the analytical abilities and expressive powers of our students.

Providing and expanding educational and research opportunities at the graduate level; and conducting research, teaching and scholarship that further knowledge and understanding in the disciplines of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

The NC State Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies welcomes applications for an appointment as a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in African American Religions and either Africana Studies (AFS) or Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies (WGS) (or both). Candidates must have completed a PhD in Religious Studies or a closely related field by May 2024 and must have superior teaching and research abilities. The standard teaching load will be four courses a year, including two in Religious Studies and two in interdisciplinary studies (either AFS or WGS or both).

Other responsibilities include research, publication and service.

• Ph.D in Religious Studies or closely related field by May 2024

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Superior Communication skills

• Previous teaching experience at the college level

N/A

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09/27/2023

Open Until Filled

Only online applications will be considered. Please attach the following to your online application:

An application (cover) letter, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability and a writing sample (which must not exceed 15,000 words). Your application letter or curriculum vitae should include a statement of your research interests. In addition to submitting the required application material online, please arrange to have three letters of reference sent by email attachment to kkzellme@ncsu.edu. The deadline for applications is November 16, 2023.

00104264

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

1.0

9 Month Recurring

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

160501 - Philosophy & Religious Studies

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