1. Religions in the Americas
The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment in Religions in the Americas, effective July 1, 2018. Rank and salary are open. Junior candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Religions in the Americas is an interdisciplinary area of graduate study that investigates religious ideas, practices, institutions, and movements in North and South America. The area brings together faculty and students with historical, sociological, ethnographic, literary, legal, demographic, comparative, and theoretical interests in religions in the Americas.
The candidate for this position must hold the Ph.D. by the time of the appointment, and must be qualified to teach and to direct research in religious history broadly construed. Area of specialization, both in terms of religious traditions or movements, chronological periods, and disciplinary focus, is open. A coherent and creative agenda for research and publication, and a capacity for intellectual leadership, are essential. Familiarity with issues of theory and method in the study of religion is desirable.
The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the academic study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in 11 different areas of study, and master’s level students in M.A. and M.Div. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a quarter system; in most cases that leaves one quarter open for research in residence (in addition to summer free for scholarship).
Applications will be accepted until November 12, 2017. Application should be made online, at https:\\academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55286
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, a research statement, and a writing sample of 25-40 pages. Three reference letters are required. Reference letter submission information will be provided during the application process.
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2. History of Religions
The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an appointment (tenured or tenure-track) in the History of Religions, effective July 1, 2018. Rank and salary are open. Junior candidates are encouraged to apply; all applicants will be given the most serious consideration.
The History of Religions approaches the study of religion with a principled commitment to comparative, theoretical reflection on concept formation in the field, which informs and is informed by disciplined analysis of empirical data generated by philological, ethnographic, or other archival inquiry. Successful applicants consequently will demonstrate both significant engagement with a body (or bodies) of theory and at least one area of specialization (either geographically- or traditionally-defined). Candidates are also expected to evince familiarity with the development of the History of Religions as an academic field, and to be prepared to teach courses in either classical or contemporary theories of religion.
The candidate for this position must hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, and must be qualified to teach and to direct research in the study of religion broadly construed. Area of specialization, both in terms of religious traditions or movements, chronological periods, and disciplinary focus, is open.
The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the academic study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in eleven areas of study, and Master’s students in M.A., M.Div., and A.M.R.S. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Undergraduate teaching is optional, but encouraged. Many faculty hold associate appointments in humanities or social science departments and professional schools of the University; such associations are likewise encouraged. A normal teaching load is four courses per year on a quarter system; in most cases that leaves one quarter open for research in residence (in addition to summers free for scholarship).
Applications will be accepted until January 3, 2018; though review of applications will commence in earnest November 1, 2017. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, a teaching statement, a statement articulating future research agenda, a writing sample of 25-40 pages, and three letters of reference (or, for associate or full professor rank, the names of three references should be provided instead in a reference contact page). Application should be made online, at https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55300
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.