Professor of Religious Studies at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

The Department of Religious Studies in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh seeks to appoint a tenured associate or full professor to start Fall 2025. We seek a senior scholar who works at the intersection of religion and sexuality; American religious history; and intersections of religion, medicine, health, and the body. The tenure home will be in the Department of Religious Studies. Still, we anticipate that the successful candidate will play an active role in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program, including cross-listing courses and services. Preference will be given to candidates whose work intersects with other departments, programs, centers, or schools of the university. Recognizing diversity's crucial benefits to our intellectual vitality, the University of Pittsburgh has embarked on significant initiatives to diversify its faculty, student body, and curriculum. We encourage applications from creative and dedicated scholars, teachers, and mentors eager to contribute to this mission.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Religious Studies or a cognate field.

• teaching experience in the areas described above

• a research portfolio commensurate with the requirements for tenure at the University of Pittsburgh.

• Experience in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with administrative work and service in a department of Religion/Religious Studies in a research university

• Involvement in Health Humanities initiatives

To apply, please submit:

1) a letter of application describing current and future teaching and research directions.

2) a separate statement discussing how your past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

3) a C.V.

4) a published or forthcoming article or book excerpt.

5) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations).

6) contact information for three references.

For consideration, applications should be submitted by November 15, 2024. For additional information about the position, contact relgst@pitt.edu.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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