Assistant Professor: Religion, Technology & Digital Media

Department for the Study of Religions; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University's Department for the Study of Religions invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Religion, Technology, and Digital Media, beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, develop new offerings, and maintain an active research program at the intersection of religion and digital technologies.

The candidate should have a Ph.D.

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 areas

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 initiativeBasic

Education

Ph.D. in Religious Studies

Job description

Wake Forest University's Department for the Study of Religions invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Religion, Technology, and Digital Media, beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, develop new offerings, and maintain an active research program at the intersection of religion and digital technologies.

The candidate should have a Ph.D.