Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

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Job Description:

The Religion Department at Wittenberg University seeks to hire a full-time, visiting assistant professor beginning August 1, 2025. Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Teaching responsibilities include courses in Asian religious traditions (e.g., Chinese and Japanese Religious Traditions, Intro to Hinduism, Intro to Buddhism, and/or Mindfulness and Meditation). Ability to teach courses that contribute to one or more of Wittenberg’s interdisciplinary offerings in Health Science, Justice, Law, & Public Policy, or Women’s Studies is also desired. This is a one-year visiting position with the opportunity for renewal or conversion to a tenure-track line.

Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Religious Studies or Comparative Religions is required; candidates that are ABD working toward Ph.D. completion will be considered. Candidates must have a strong commitment and interest in teaching in the liberal arts and sciences context.

For further information about the position, please contact the chair of the Philosophy and Religion Department, Dr. Julius Bailey at jbailey@wittenberg.edu.

Additional Information:

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The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

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Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).