"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Religious Studies (26-27)"

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Religious Studies (26-27)

Position Description:

The Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning September 2026. We are looking for a candidate who specializes in Contemporary Islam in the Americas. Scholars working on critical approaches to gender and/or race are particularly encouraged to apply. We are interested in applicants from Religious Studies and allied disciplines whose research and teaching complement the interests and strengths of our interdisciplinary department.

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D., but advanced ABDs will be considered if they expect to defend by the start date.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a recent writing sample, one sample syllabus, and the names and email addresses of three referees to the Search Committee by October 1, 2025. Confidential letters of recommendation will be requested for shortlisted candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and preliminary interviews of shortlisted candidates will be conducted via Zoom.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Khaled Keshk, the chair of the search committee at kkeshk@depaul.edu.

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $69,000 - $71,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here.