Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Religion
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Lexington
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- Arts & Humanities, Philosophy & Religion
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Religion
Washington and Lee University: Africana Studies
Location: Lexington, VA
Open Date: Oct 02, 2024
Deadline:
Description
The program in Africana Studies and the department of Religion at Washington and Lee University invite applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be trained in religious studies, expert in or practitioner of sociological method and theory, and able to contribute to the Delaney Center, a university center for the study of race, politics, and culture in the American South. We are interested in candidates who can offer courses in Religion in America, as well as intermediate and advanced courses in area(s) of expertise complementing existing curricula in the department of Religion and the program in Africana Studies. Courses with sociological significance and approaches are desirable. Candidates should be able to connect their research interests and specialties to the broader study of religion, as well as to the interests of the Delaney Center.
The appointment will begin July 1, 2025. Teaching load is five courses over three terms (two 12-week terms and one 4-week term) to include three courses in Africana Studies and two courses in Religion.
Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. In keeping with the University Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from candidates belonging to communities traditionally underrepresented in academia.
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Religion/Religious Studies or a related field by time of the appointment, July 1, 2025.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin November 1. Candidates should submit:
All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/156328.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/156328
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in
Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts
curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and
a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations,
all in the service of the university’s mission.
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,860, our small size enables students to
find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L is committed to
institutional citizenship. We regard liberal arts education as an important public good, of value
not only to our students and alumni, but also to the larger communities in which we live.
Our Mission
W&L provides a liberal arts education that develops students’ capacity to think freely, critically,
and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be
prepared for lifelong learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others,
and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.
Our Community
W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic
Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically
significant campus.
Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are
devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal
interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual
makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily
loyal and generous to their alma mater.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion affirms that diverse perspectives and
backgrounds enhance our community. The university is committed to the recruitment,
enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points
of view, interests, and identities.
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