"Assistant Professor of Religion - Applied Religious Ethics"

The Religion Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Applied Religious Ethics beginning in Fall 2026.

Oberlin is situated on the outskirts of Cleveland, combining a cozy small-town atmosphere with the cultural amenities of a major city. The Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cinematheque, Karamu House, several educational institutions, and scores of restaurants, bars, music venues, and theaters add to the cultural and educational opportunities of the region.

The incumbent will teach the standard load of 4.5 courses per year. The general area of instruction will be Applied Religious Ethics, broadly understood. The field of specialization is open with respect to religious traditions, geographical regions, historical periods, and major ethical topics, but the incumbent must be able to teach courses in medical ethics and in business ethics. Beyond this expectation, other desirable areas include religious perspectives on information, media, environmental, and legal ethics. We are particularly interested in candidates who expand the department’s current areas of curricular coverage and expertise.

The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research, and service on committees. The Department and the College actively support new faculty with mentoring and professional development opportunities, including a paid pre-tenure leave for those on the standard six-year tenure track, startup support, and internal grants for conference travel and research.

Qualifications: Among the qualifications required for appointment is the PhD degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2026-2027). Candidates must demonstrate commitment to and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the October 20, 2025 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to: Emilia Bachrach, Associate Professor of Religion, at emilia.bachrach@oberlin.edu or 440-775-5623.

Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, highly selective national liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. Oberlin College was the first college in the US to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission. The College continues to view a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational environment as essential to the excellence of its academic program. Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs.