Assistant Professor of Religious Ethics and Critical Thought

The Religion Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Religious Ethics and Critical Thought. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years, beginning fall semester of 2024, and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.

The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year) in the general areas of Religious Ethics and Critical Thought with potential areas of specialization including but not limited to environmental ethics, medical ethics, comparative ethics, classical political philosophy, philosophy of religion, and contemporary studies of religion and ethics in relationship to issues of race, gender, the environment, post-colonial theories, and queer studies.
The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, service on committees and contributing to the administration of the department.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2024). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

A complete application will be comprised of: 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5) a research statement that includes how you will support undergraduate research and, if applicable, how you might incorporate undergraduate students into your research program; and 6) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.* All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory’s online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/
 

*By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.

Review of applications will begin on October 18, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the October 27th deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Questions about the position can be addressed to: jbabyak@oberlin.edu or Joyce Babyak, Chair of Religion, at 440-775-6898.