University of Oklahoma - Norman, University of Oklahoma Religious Studies Program

Assistant Professor, Christian Studies

The University of Oklahoma announces a tenure-track position for Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, with a 2/2 teaching load, beginning August 2014. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in the Christian religious tradition that complement the specializations of our current faculty, show promise of both scholarly and pedagogical excellence.  Ability to teach courses on gender and religion, theory and methods is highly desirable.  A completed doctorate or strong evidence of timely completion by the date of appointment is required.  The position will be housed in the rapidly expanding interdisciplinary Religious Studies program.  Screening begins November 1, 2013, but applications will be considered until the position is filled.  Salary is competitive.  Applications should include a cover letter, cv, graduate school transcript(s), statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation.  Applications should be sent by mail to the University of Oklahoma Religious Studies Program, 731 Elm Avenue, Robertson Hall Room 140, Norman, Oklahoma 73019-2130, or may be sent electronically to rels@ou.edu.   Any questions related to aspects of this announcement should be sent to rels@ou.edu and queries will be forwarded to the appropriate responder.  Please do not contact the department faculty or staff. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.