Faculty Job

Assistant or Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Three-year position, Fall 2013-Spring 2016. AOS: Open; AOC: Open. Ability to teach courses in non-Abrahamic religions is highly desired. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year. These will include intermediate and advanced courses in candidate's area(s) of expertise as well as introduction to religious studies and theory and method in religious studies. Undergraduate thesis supervision and advising of majors is also expected. The department emphasizes original scholarship as well as lively and engaging teaching. Also highly valued are a commitment to the goals of liberal arts education and an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research. PhD desired.

We are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ph.D. preferred, ABD required.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore's faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2,400 talented undergraduate men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.
We are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression*, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

*Gender identity and expression, while protected under Skidmore College policy, are not currently protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.