Assistant Professor of Religion

Dickinson College, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Buddhist Studies beginning Fall 2027. The Robert H. N.

Ho Family Foundation Professor in Buddhist Studies will teach five courses annually and advise senior theses, with support to develop at least two new courses during the pre-tenure cycle. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in religious studies or a related field by start date and demonstrate ability to teach in Buddhist Studies and core Religious

Qualifications

• PhD in religious studies or related field by start of appointment.
• Ability to teach in Buddhist Studies as well as core Religious Studies courses.
• Competence in languages relevant to Buddhist studies (e.g. Sanskrit, Pali, Classical Chinese).

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year and advise senior theses.
• Develop at least two new courses during the pre-tenure cycle, aligned with sustainability, development, and global exchange.
• Contribute to campus and departmental needs in Buddhist Studies and religious studies.

Skills

Buddhist Studies

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Education

PhD in Religious Studies or related field

Job description

## Assistant Professor of ReligionApply: East College: Carlisle, Pennsylvania: Full time: Posted Today: JR100572**About Dickinson** Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the \"Apply\" for this job link button above. **Position Department**Academics - Religion**Job Summary/Basic Function****The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Professor in Buddhist Studies at Dickinson College**The Religion Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in Buddhist Studies with demonstrated competence in the field of Religious Studies at the rank of assistant professor beginning in Fall 2027. We are open to candidates whose work focuses in any era, and in any geographical region (including transnational and diasporic studies of Buddhism). The successful candidate will be able to contribute to campus and department needs in one or more of the following areas: sustainability and development, interreligious encounters, negotiations, and/or dialogue. The teaching load is five courses per year in addition to advising senior theses.The successful candidate will hold the title of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Professor of Buddhist Studies for the first four years in the position and must have a Ph.D. in religious studies or a related field in hand by the start of appointment and demonstrate an ability to teach in Buddhist Studies as well as core Religious Studies courses. Further desirable qualifications include competence in other languages relevant to the study of Buddhism (e.g. Sanskri, Pali, classical Chinese, and/or vernacular Asian language). The Department is seeking outstandingcandidates with the potential for exceptional teaching and research. Candidates must have the ability to create learning environments that are inclusive and welcoming to all students.Learn more about the Department at: https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/105/religion\\_departmentThe incoming colleague will teach courses in their area of expertise in addition to the department’s core courses on rotation, including Buddhism; Buddhism and the Environment; Contemplative Practices in Asia; and Religions of Asia. In addition, they will be given support to develop at least two new courses during their pre-tenure cycle; this will include courses that incorporate the faculty’s expertise alongside key themes of sustainability, development, and global exchange. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Questions about this position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Peter Schadler [e-mail]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until November 1st. Candidates should submit via Workday (online application system) at https://jobs.dickinson.edu; please submit a cover letter, a CV, a teaching statement, a research statement, graduate transcript, names and contact information for three confidential recommenders (full recommendation letters will be sought at a later stage). Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.