"Faculty Fellow, Department of Religious Studies"

Faculty Fellow
Department of Religious Studies
New York University Arts and Science

The Department of Religious Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University invites applications for an appointment as a Faculty Fellow. The appointment will be for one year beginning September 1, 2026, renewable annually for a maximum of three years, pending administrative and budgetary approval. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in the field of Religious Studies no earlier than three years before the date of appointment and have a strong commitment to teaching and to developing their projects in the context of the Department's interdisciplinary activities. We seek applicants whose area of historical or contemporary research lies in South Asian religions.

The ideal candidate will combine a grasp of relevant languages and sources and a serious engagement with the theoretical study of religion. Interest in the intersections of religion with social, economic, and political formations (whether in the past or present) is especially welcome. The candidate should be prepared to teach Theory and Methods in the Study of Religion, South Asian Religions, and one other course, the nature of which will in part depend upon their qualifications.

Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a 20 page writing sample, a sample syllabus, and three letters of reference by February 27, 2026.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $60,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here.

Applications should be submitted through Interfolio at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/177980