"Tenure-Track, Asian Religions and/or Religions of the Asian Diaspora"

Primary function: The Department of Religious Studies at Sewanee: The University of the South seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Asian Religions and/or Religions of the Asian Diaspora with specialized training and expertise in ethnographic methods, beginning in August of 2026.

Position Description: Typical Duties and Responsibilities: Successful candidates will teach introductory courses and upper-division courses in their area of expertise, contribute to shared syllabi creation for required coursework, and eventually be expected to teach a required introductory course for the major, along with an upper-level seminar on theories and methods in the study of religion, which all members of the department teach in rotation. The teaching load for this position is five courses per year.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate: Education: We prefer candidates to have a Ph.D. in Religious Studies at the time of appointment. Experience: The successful candidate will show evidence of effective classroom teaching and commitment to scholarly research and publication. We are especially interested in candidates who address the stakes of their research, particularly in a world of injustice and precarity.

Special Instructions: Applicants will please submit a cover letter (1,250 words max) and a curriculum vitae through the following web portal: https://jobs.sewanee.edu. Teaching-related materials and letters of recommendation will be solicited from candidates at a later stage. Review of materials will begin 10/1/2025.

Supplemental Information: The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish. If you have questions about a position, the University application process, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process, please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or email us at hr@sewanee.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.