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University of Oregon Assistant Professor of Religious Studies in Eugene, Oregon
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
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Work type: Faculty - Tenure Track
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Humanities, Philosophy/Religion
Department: Department of Religious Studies
Rank: Assistant Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Application Deadline
November 15, 2023; position open until filled.
Required Application Materials
Please compile and upload the following to Academic Jobs Online:
• Cover letter indicating the nature of your research and your approach to undergraduate teaching
• CV
• Graduate transcripts (official or unofficial copies are fine)
• The names of three referees
• A statement explaining your efforts and plans for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging relative to curriculum and pedagogy, research or creative work, and service related to this position.
The first round of interviews will be conducted virtually just after the SBL conference in San Antonio.
Position Announcement
The Department of Religious Studies is pleased to announce an opening for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of biblical studies. The successful candidate will be a dynamic scholar who focuses on early Christian and/or early Jewish literature of the first centuries BCE and CE. Candidates whose research interests have been historically neglected by scholars or who bring new perspectives on race, gender, and identity will receive particular consideration. The successful candidate will be available to teach introductory courses on the New Testament, including surveys, Jesus and the Gospels, and possibly early Judaism, as well as advanced seminars in the candidate’s area of specialization.
Department or Program Summary
The regular teaching load is five classes apportioned over three terms per academic year. This position seeks a specialist with an ambitious research agenda who will thrive at a top research institution. It also seeks a candidate willing to perform university service and teach a range of courses that will attract and appeal to undergraduate students at a public university.
Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired. We particularly welcome applications from scholars who identify with populations historically underrepresented in the academy and/or who have a proven record of mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements
• Ph.D. in biblical studies, early Judaism/Christianity, Religious Studies, or another closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of successful teaching in the academic study of religion is desirable and the willingness to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds is required.
About the University
Located 110 miles south of Portland, the University of Oregon has an enrollment of over 24,000. The Eugene metro area (pop. 380,000) is in a region noted for its high quality of life and welcoming community. We are about an hour’s drive from the Pacific coast and the Cascade Mountains. The University is an AAU research institution.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.
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