Assistant Professor

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Chapel Hill (NC)

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USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

The UNC Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Chinese Religions. We seek candidates who can contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and to the Asian Religions concentration. Candidates should hold a Ph.D.

in religious studies or a related field and demonstrate potential for high-impact research and mentoring. The position is based in North Carolina with a comprehensive benefits package, and requires teaching diverse courses in

Qualifications

Ph.D. in religious studies or related field.
Broad training with linguistic competencies and interdisciplinary focus.
Interest in Chinese religions and East Asian religious traditions.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chinese religions.
Contribute to the Asian Religions concentration and departmental life.
Mentor students and engage in ongoing research.

Skills

Linguistic competencies

Interdisciplinary research

Mentoring students

Education

Ph.D. in religious studies or related field

Job description

Posting Information

Vacancy ID FAC0006118

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

FTE 1

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Open Until Filled No

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Department of Religious Studies is dedicated to the study of religions as historical and cultural phenomena. We take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding religious traditions from around the world: their history, sacred texts, beliefs, rituals, and institutions. At present, the faculty conduct research and teach courses in a number of religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Afro-diasporic and Indigenous religions. They analyze religious life from the ancient and modern world, from ancient Sumer to present-day Senegal, from medieval Europe to 21st-century South Asia, and from early modern Japan to contemporary America. Because religious pluralism plays an important role in teaching the value of diversity, the Department is committed to bringing a broad range of perspectives into the study of religion. UNC offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs in Religious Studies; undergraduate minors in Religious Studies, Christianity and Culture, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, and Jewish Studies; an honors program for undergraduate majors; as well as frequent public lectures and continuing education seminars that advance the academic study of religion.

Position Summary

The Department of Religious Studies is recruiting for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Chinese Religions. Candidates should demonstrate clear evidence of their commitment to research and teaching, as well as their interest in mentoring students and participating in departmental life and service. They are expected to teach various undergraduate and graduate courses (including introductory and upper-level courses in Chinese religions and the religions of East Asia) and contribute to the Asian Religions concentration. Candidates should complement the existing expertise of our current faculty, and their work should align with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https://religion.unc.edu/about/mission-and-values/).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Ph.D. or its academic equivalent in religious studies or related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Candidates should have broad training in their field of expertise, relevant linguistic competencies, a commitment to interdisciplinary work, and a strong interest in engaging with broad theoretical issues in the study of religion, including critical scholarship on Chinese religions and religions in East Asia. Preference will be given to scholars whose work centers on popular, vernacular, or lived traditions from the late imperial through the contemporary periods.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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