Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (Judaism)

Title
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (Judaism)

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Open Date
07/16/2024

Close Date

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

The Department of Religious Studies at Trinity College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Religious Studies who specializes in Judaism starting in July 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses broadly across the Jewish tradition from the classical to contemporary periods. We are specifically seeking candidates who specialize in Judaism in the Americas and are grounded in both theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of religion, as well as the relevant primary languages. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to the department’s interdisciplinary offerings in areas such as mysticism, textual studies, feminist and gender theory, race and politics.

Trinity College seeks a faculty that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related fields by the time of appointment, along with a record of outstanding scholarship and effective teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses/year for the first two years and 5 courses/year thereafter, in addition to active department and college service.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration please submit a cover letter (describing research, teaching, and approach to teaching students from diverse backgrounds), CV, sample of scholarly writing, course syllabi and evaluations (if available), and the names of three referees who can provide letters of reference by October 1, 2024. Please contact the chair of the search committee, Tamsin Jones ( tamsin.jones@trincoll.edu ), with questions.

Applicants are asked to list contact information for reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where the referee must upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3337

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.