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Associate/Full Professor in Religion
Academic Year: 2010-2011
Tufts University, Department of Religion, invites applications from
distinguished scholars for a senior faculty position at the rank of
associate or full professor. The field is open. The successful
candidate will be expected to play a leadership role in the
department, including service as department chair. The person hired
will join a group of colleagues committed to both scholarship and
teaching. Tufts University emphasizes interdisciplinarity, and there
are ample opportunities for cross-department collaborations in the
School of Arts and Sciences. The anticipated start date of the
appointment is September 1, 2010.
Qualifications:
We are looking for an accomplished scholar with an
outstanding research and publishing record. While the field is open,
applicants should have a broad understanding of the academic study
of religion across fields of specialization. Candidates must have a
demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching and advising.
Preference will be given to applicants who have a track record of
achievement in departmental leadership, as well as the ability to
reach across departmental boundaries to forge interdisciplinary
bonds..
To apply:
Please send a letter of application and a current CV to:
Kevin Dunn, Chair
Department of Religion
302 Eaton Hall, 5 The Green
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for scholarly materials and the names of three references. Review of applications will be ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. We anticipate conducting on-campus interviews in the Spring semester of 2010. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Lecturer
Spring 2010 and Fall 2010
Tufts University, Department of Religion, invites applicants for
sabbatical replacement faculty to offer the following two courses:
History of American Religion (Spring 2010) and Introduction to
Christianity (Fall 2010). Candidates must hold an advanced degree or
be ABD in an appropriate discipline, and have experience teaching
courses in Religion. In your cover letter please make clear which
course or courses you are proposing to teach. Review of applications
will begin November 1, 2009 and will continue until the positions
are filled.
Please send a letter of application, CV, sample course syllabi, and
names of three references to: Kevin Dunn, Chair, Department of
Religion, 302 Eaton Hall, 5 The Green, Tufts University, Medford, MA
02155.
Tufts University is and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our
faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply.