Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
Religious Studies. Assistant Professor, tenure-track to begin Fall 2006. Commitment to undergraduate teaching within the Liberal Arts is a major requirement. Area of specialization is open, but the candidate should be able to meet the needs of a small department and teach some courses in at least two of the following areas: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or thematic courses which cross individual religious traditions. Competence in non-Western traditions a plus. Responsibilities include academic advising and institutional involvement. Ph.D. should be in hand at start of appointment. Evidence of successful undergraduate teaching and a demonstrated scholarly agenda are required.
Send letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda and at least three letters of reference to: Dr. S. Brian Stratton, Department of Religious Studies, Alma College, 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801 by December 15, 2005. Direct inquiries to stratton@alma.edu or 989/463-7291. To be considered for an invited interview at AAR/SBL meetings in Philadelphia, applications must be received by November 1, 2005.
Alma College is a selective Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts institution founded by Presbyterians and is located in central Michigan. Women and ethnic minorities strongly encouraged to apply. Alma College's non-discrimination policy includes age, color, creed, gender, national origin, physical ability, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Posted: Thu, September 8th, 2005 at 9:35AM
