Assistant Professor of Religion, Technology, and Digital Media, Department for the Study of Rel...
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- Wake Forest University
- Location
- Winston Salem, NC
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location:
Winston Salem, NC
Open Date:
Aug 28, 2026
Close Date:
Oct 16, 2026
Description:
Wake Forest University's Department for the Study of Religions invites applications for a tenure-track position in Religion, Technology, and Digital Media at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate in their research and teaching the Teacher-Scholar ideal valued by Wake Forest. We seek highly qualified candidates whose research, teaching, and service demonstrate a commitment to engaging a wide range of perspectives and fostering the success of students across backgrounds and experiences.Potential Research Areas(Illustrative, not exhaustive)● Religious engagements with digital media and/or artificial intelligence applications in spiritual guidance, religious education, ritual practices, and/or scriptural interpretation● The impacts of digital technologies and/or artificial intelligence on concepts such as self-identity, agency, personhood, moral reasoning, ritual, and/or meaning across religious traditions● The ethical and religious implications of digitally created religious content● The ways in which digital technologies are reshaping religious authority, authenticity, and/or experienceKey Responsibilities● Teach two courses per semester● Offer existing introductory courses and develop new ones to meet general education requirements● Develop innovative upper-level undergraduate courses in areas of specialization● Maintain an active research program, conducting and publishing original research at the intersection of religion and digital technologies● Potentially develop collaborative relationships with faculty and contribute to the university's new AI for Human Flourishing initiative Basic Qualifications● Ph.D. in Religious Studies at time of appointment. Candidates with a Ph.D. in a related field will be considered only with substantial graduate training in the academic study of religion/religious studies● A publication record or clear potential for high-quality scholarly output in religion, technology, and digital media● Commitment to public scholarship, policy engagement, or industry dialogue● Teaching experience in relevant subject areasApplication InstructionsInterested applicants should apply via the University's career website at www.wfu.careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and close 16 October 2026. Applications must include the following:1. A cover letter addressing the candidate's interest in joining our teacher-scholar community and their approach to teaching and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds2. A curriculum vitae and three professional letters of reference3. A teaching statement, including a plan for creating an effective and engaging learning environment in a liberal arts context (no more than 500 words)4. A research statement describing future plans and the potential impact of scholarly work (no more than 500 words)5. A writing sample of 5,000–8,000 words6. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as course evaluations or course portfolios7. Copies of graduate transcript(s) (official copies required only upon employment)For additional questions about the position, please contact Dr. Lucas Johnston (johnstlf@wfu.edu). Questions about the application and submission process may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu.About Wake Forest University
Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or 336-758-4700.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all
qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran
status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation
to participate in the application or interview process, please contact
AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
Organization
Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount.
Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.
The University is comprised of: the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff.
Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative.
Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, NC, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene.
Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town (www.visitwinstonsalem.com).
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