Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
About The Position
The Department of Religious Studies at Wellesley College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Religious Cultures of East Asia/Religions of Transnational East Asia, to begin in Fall 2027. We seek applicants trained and qualified to teach in one or more of the following areas: historical and/or contemporary religion in East Asia; global or transnational East Asian religions (any period); or diasporic East Asian religions. As a deeply interdisciplinary department, we welcome a variety of disciplinary and methodological engagements appropriate to Religious Studies broadly conceived. Forms of analysis may include but need not be limited to one or more of the following: historical, social scientific or comparative approaches; philosophy and ethics; gender and sexuality; animals, ecology, the environment; literature, performance, and visual culture. Advanced competence in the relevant languages and fluency in the relevant primary textual materials are required. The successful candidate will offer four courses per year. Candidates with advanced (doctoral) training in Religious Studies, East Asian Studies and/or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Candidates should hold a PhD at the time of application or by the time that the appointment begins, or shortly thereafter.
Requirements
- Advanced competence in the relevant languages and fluency in the relevant primary textual materials are required.
- Hold a PhD at the time of application or by the time that the appointment begins, or shortly thereafter.
- Submit applications via the Wellesley College online system.
- Include a cover letter, CV, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a brief description of four courses that you might offer in your first year and names and contact details of three referees.
- Confirm your legal name is entered exactly as it appears on your government-issued identification.
- Have required documents ready to upload in either PDF (.pdf) or Word document (.doc) format.
- Enter your education, starting with your highest degree on the second page.
- Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and any supplemental documents on the fourth page.
- Submit reference contact information for three referees.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with advanced (doctoral) training in Religious Studies, East Asian Studies and/or a related discipline are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Offer four courses per year.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pre-tax saving benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage (for full-time Faculty)
- Retirement savings plan (Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees)
- Caregiving support through Wellthy
- Legal plan insurance
- Pet insurance discount
- Retirement planning resources
- Access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston
- Free parking on campus
- Free use of state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes
- Library resources
- Opportunities to attend diverse campus events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
