Faculty Job

Millsaps College

Christian Studies

 MILLSAPS COLLEGE, Religious Studies Dept., announces a one-year Teaching Fellowship in Christian Studies beginning August 2013 for a postdoctoral or ABD scholar-teacher. The teaching load of 4 courses for the year will allow the recipient to strengthen teaching skills while also working on professional publications. The Fellow will be expected to engage actively in the intellectual life of the college and department and will have opportunities to participate in teaching colloquia and writing workshops and to be part of a collegial department. Specialization should be in some area(s) of Christian Studies; secondary areas of interest may include Gender or Women’s Studies or other areas. Courses will be taught in the departmental curriculum and Humanities core. Teaching experience is a plus, and ability to engage undergraduates vital. We offer a competitive salary including health and other benefits, a travel and research stipend of $2000, and reimbursement for moving expenses. Employment will be contingent on complete background verification. Send letter of application and C.V. via email to James E. Bowley at james.bowley@millsaps.edu. Have graduate school transcript and three letters of reference sent via email or post to Prof. James E. Bowley, Chair, Religious Studies Search, Millsaps College, 1701 North State St., Jackson, MS 39210. Review of applications will begin on 22 February 2013. Millsaps College is a nationally-ranked liberal arts college in the capital city of Jackson, Mississippi. Included in Colleges that Change Lives, Millsaps is committed to academic excellence and pedagogical innovation. Millsaps is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities. For more information about Millsaps see www.millsaps.edu.