Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

Job Summary:

The Religious Studies Program at UW-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Religion and Technology beginning August 2025. We would be especially interested in applicants whose research and/or teaching addresses AI in some way. Scholars of all religious traditions and geographic areas whose research is rooted in religion and technology are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have the capacity to teach large gateway courses to Religious Studies and a capstone course on theory and method in Religious Studies. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the intellectual life of the Religious Studies Program and will teach introductory surveys and upper-level undergraduate courses, mentor undergraduate students, engage in significant ongoing scholarly research and publication, and perform department, university, and community services as appropriate for faculty rank.

The general teaching load is 4 courses per year, 2 in one semester and 2 in the other. 

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
PhD in Religious Studies or similar field required by start of appointment.

Qualifications:

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster a teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 18, 2025

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Additional Information:

The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.

How to Apply:

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 305812. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following four items:
1. a letter of application
2. curriculum vitae
3. a teaching statement
4. a writing sample of article length (no more than 40 pages)
Please provide contact information for three references; each reference will receive an electronic link to upload a signed letter of reference. For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59 pm on October 20, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan