DePaul University Hiring for Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) ? Religious Studies (23-24) at Illinois, United States Full Time

The Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University invites
applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant
Professor beginning July 2023. We are looking for a candidate who
specializes in Contemporary Islam in the Americas. Scholars working
on critical approaches to gender and/or race are particularly
encouraged to apply. We are interested in applicants from Religious
Studies and allied disciplines whose research and teaching
complement the interests and strengths of our interdisciplinary
department.

DePaul University is the nation’s largest Catholic university
and the largest private university in Chicago, with more than
20,000 undergraduate and graduate students. This vibrant, diverse,
and urban university provides a comprehensive liberal arts
education and emphasizes both teaching and research.

Qualifications

DePaul seeks candidates with demonstrated cultural competencies
to include research, teaching, and service in diverse learning
communities. We strongly encourage women, minorities, and
candidates from other underrepresented groups to apply. Preference
will be given to candidates with a Ph.D., but advanced ABDs will be
considered if they expect to defend by the start date.

 Application Instructions

For full consideration please upload a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, a research statement, a recent writing sample,
one sample syllabus, and the names and addresses of three referees
by October 15, 2022. Confidential letters of recommendation will be
requested for shortlisted candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and preliminary
interviews of shortlisted candidates will be conducted via
Zoom.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kalyani Menon, the
chair of the search committee at [email protected].

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DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
martical status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran
status, genetic information or any other legally protected status,
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Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon
receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
including the booster or having a valid religious or medical
reason not to be vaccinated.  To request a
medical or religious exemption, please email [email protected]

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