Assistant Professor - Religion & Culture (Tenure-Track)

Southwestern University; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion and Culture in Georgetown, Texas, starting August 2027. The ideal candidate will teach five courses annually and develop an active scholarly agenda while advising students and serving the department and university.

We value inclusive excellence, curricular innovation, and pedagogical creativity, with opportunities to connect to fields like Feminist Studies, Race and Ethnicity, and interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD in Religion or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Advanced ABD candidates from an accredited university may also be considered with the expectation that the terminal degree will be earned by August 1, 2027.
• Strong commitment to student success and teaching at a residential liberal arts and sciences institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per academic year.
• Provide academic advising to students and participate in departmental and university service.
• Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to curricular innovation and inclusive excellence.

Skills

Teaching

Student mentorship

Interdisciplinary teaching

Education

PhD in Religion or related discipline

Job description

Southwestern University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion and Culture in Georgetown, Texas, starting August 2027. The ideal candidate will teach five courses annually and develop an active scholarly agenda while advising students and serving the department and university.

We value inclusive excellence, curricular innovation, and pedagogical creativity, with opportunities to connect to fields like Feminist Studies, Race and Ethnicity, and interdisciplinary