Institution:   Ball State University, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Location:   Indiana, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor; Contract Faculty/East Asian Religions

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for a three-year, non-renewable contract faculty position in East Asian Religions, effective August, 17, 2012. 4-4 teaching load, usually two preparations. AOS or AOC: popular religion, performance studies, ethnography, gender studies, religion and social theory, or cultural studies.

Responsibilities:  teaching Introduction to Religion in Culture and additional upper level courses, and providing service to the department as needed.

Minimum qualifications:  earned doctorate in Religious Studies or related field prior to start date; depth and breadth of training in religious studies, including ability to conduct research in appropriate languages (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, etc.).

Preferred qualifications: focus in Religion in Culture, especially the modern period; experience in mentoring non-majority students, inclusive pedagogy, and diversity policy issues; some background in, or enthusiasm for, teaching an immersive/experiential courses.  The department highly values scholarly teachers, so candidates should be prepared to demonstrate a passion for, and innovation in, the classroom.

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.  Therefore, we especially encourage applications from candidates that would contribute to this commitment.

Contact:  Send curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a brief statement of research interests to: Ann Marie Adams, Dept. Administrator, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Ball State University, Muncie, IN  47306, or via email to:  philrelst@bsu.edu.  Electronic submission is strongly preferred.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/religiousstudies)

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