Assistant Professor in African-American / African Religions at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California

Job Description:

The Department of Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the early assistant professor level in African-American/African Religions. The position will begin on July 1, 2025. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. by the time of the appointment.

The successful applicant will teach courses in African-American/African Religions, with desireable subfields including (but not limited to) religion and politics, transnationalism, women and religion, and/or religions of Africa in the diaspora. The teaching load is two courses per semester. The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program and the highest standards of excellence in teaching.

Given the Colleges commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Moreover, as part of its commitment to The Open Academy, the College values freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue.

Approximate annual salary range:

$90,0000 - $105,0000

Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement that addresses the candidates ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and a writing sample. Applicants must also provide the names and e-mail addresses of three references, who will automatically receive an email with a link to upload their confidential recommendation letter.

Complete applications, including letters of recommendation, will be reviewed beginning September 6, 2024. The review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom in early October 2024.

Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Claremont McKenna College is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education.