Yale University, Religious Studies

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Japanese Religions

Position Description:

Yale University’s Department of Religious Studies seeks to make an appointment in the field of Japanese Religions, beginning July 1, 2024. We are interested in reviewing applications from candidates for professorships at the assistant (non-tenured), associate (tenured), or full levels. We encourage applications from scholars who work within any humanities research methodology including but not limited to history, philosophy, literature, material culture, or ethnography, in particular those whose research is interdisciplinary and engages with other methodologies. The ability and interest to teach and mentor students working on both pre-modern and modern topics is essential. The teaching expectation is normally 4 courses per academic year, plus service to the program.

Qualifications:

The appointee must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree or have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by their start date.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit an application via http://apply.interfolio.com/128154. They should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, writing sample, and for untenured candidates, arrange to upload three confidential letters of recommendation. Tenured candidates should provide the names of three referees. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.