"Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Religion"

Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Religion

Washington and Lee University: Africana Studies

Location: Lexington, VA

Open Date: Oct 30, 2025

Deadline:

Description

The program in Africana Studies and the department of Religion at Washington and Lee University invite applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be trained in religious studies and able to contribute to the DeLaney Center, a university hub for the study of race relations, politics, and culture in the American South. We are interested in candidates who can offer courses in Religion in America, as well as intermediate and advanced courses in area(s) of expertise complementing existing curricula in the department of Religion and the program in Africana Studies. Candidates should be able to connect their research interests and specialties to the broader study of religion, as well as to the interests of the Delaney Center.

The appointment will begin July 1, 2026. Teaching load is five courses over three terms (two 12-week terms and one 4-week term) to include three courses in Africana Studies and two courses in Religion.

Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University's mission and Strategic Plan.

Learn more about what makes Washington and Lee University a great place to work and live at jobs.wlu.edu.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Religion/Religious Studies or a related field by time of the appointment, July 1, 2026.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit:

• a letter of application summarizing scholarly pursuits and teaching interests and experience;
• a CV.
• Candidates selected for an interview will be requested to submit confidential letters of recommendation, writing samples, and sample syllabi.

All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/176701.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.