Faculty Job

Wilfrid Laurier University, Department of Religion and Culture

Christianity in a Global Context - TENURE-TRACK POSITION

The Department of Religion and Culture invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Christianity in a Global Context at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2013, subject to budgetary approval. Preference will be given to candidates with training in methods of textual interpretation and who are able to support the undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Laurier-Waterloo Joint PhD in Religious Diversity in North America. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses per year, to maintain an active research agenda and to engage in academic service. A completed PhD in religious studies or related disciplines is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants may apply by email to rcrecruit@wlu.ca, but are also required to forward a hard copy of their cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, sample publications, teaching dossier (course evaluations and outlines, etc.), and the names, addresses and contact information for three professional references, to:
Dr. Carol B. Duncan
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Religion and Culture
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5 Canada
Questions may be directed to cduncan@wlu.ca, or 519-884-0710, ext. 3692.
Information about the Department of Religion and Culture can be found at: http://www.wlu.ca/arts/religionandculture.
The deadline for receipt of materials is: January 7, 2013.
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to the Acting Dean of Arts, Dr. Michel Desjardins (mdesjardins@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2465&p=10545.