Religion, Technology & Digital Media: Assistant Professor

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University's Department for the Study of Religions invites applications for a tenure-track position in Religion and Technology/Digital Media at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate in their research and teaching the Teacher-Scholar ideal valued by Wake Forest.

We seek highly qualified candidates whose research, teaching, and service demonstrate a commitment to engaging a wide range of perspectives and fostering the success of

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Religious Studies preferred; candidates with a Ph.D. in related fields will be considered only with substantial graduate training in the study of religion
• A publication record or clear potential for high-quality scholarly output in digital technology and artificial intelligence or closely related topics
• 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 AI for Human Flourishing initiative

Skills

Research

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Religious Studies

Job description

Wake Forest University's Department for the Study of Religions invites applications for a tenure-track position in Religion and Technology/Digital Media at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate in their research and teaching the Teacher-Scholar ideal valued by Wake Forest.

We seek highly qualified candidates whose research, teaching, and service demonstrate a commitment to engaging a wide range of perspectives and fostering the success of