Employment Opportunities

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California State University, Northridge

Assistant Professor of English, with emphasis on Early American Literature and Culture. Tenure Track. PhD in English required; degree expected prior to August 20, 2008. Faculty in the Department of English are encouraged to teach a variety of courses, including undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertise, along with courses in General Education. Desirable secondary area in Nineteenth-Century American literature. Additional areas of expertise may include transatlantic Eighteenth-Century literatures; ethnic studies; cultural studies and/or critical theory. Evidence of teaching effectiveness required; publication desirable. CSUN is a Learning Centered University with a diverse student population drawn largely from the Los Angeles area. Interviews at MLA. Send letter of application, c.v., brief writing sample, dossier to English, CSUN, Northridge, CA 91330-8248. CSUN is an EO/AA, Title IX, Section 504 Employer. Primary consideration given to applications received by November 30, 2007.

Jackie E. Stallcup CSU Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA   91330-8248 (Send E-Mail to: jackie.stallcup@csun.edu)

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Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University

Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, seeks a faculty member in Global Christianities and Mission Studies. Essential is a scholarly competence in general Church History, fluency in a spoken language other English, and lived experience with global Christian communities in inter-cultural or ecumenical settings. This is a full-time, tenured or tenure-track appointment, with rank negotiable. The appointee will teach courses in Global Christianity, Mission Studies, general Church History, and immersion courses in the Global Theological Education Program in the various degree programs of Perkins School of Theology, and will also teach M.A. and Ph.D. students in the Graduate Program in Religious Studies of Dedman College. Demonstrated or potential achievement as a teacher/scholar is also essential. Commitment to a faith community and an understanding of local Christian congregational life are desirable. Position begins in the fall term, 2009. To ensure full consideration the application must be postmarked by October 31, 2008 but the committee will accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled. Address inquiries or applications (with a CV, three references, and all contact information, including an e-mail address) to: Search Committee in the Global Christianities and Mission Studies, job code 050165, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, P.O. Box 750133, Dallas, TX 75275-0133. Visit our website at http://www.smu.edu/theology. SMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Stephanie Carroll Perkins School of Theology PO Box 750133 Dallas, TX   75275-0133 (Send E-Mail to: scarroll@smu.edu)

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Harvard Divinity School

JUNIOR POSITION IN LATINO/A STUDIES Harvard Divinity School seeks to attract top candidates in the study of Latino/a religious traditions for a new, tenure-track assistant professorship to commence in the academic year 2009-2010. Drawing from scholars working in Latino/a Studies, Religious Studies, Anthropology, Theology and related fields, we hope to hire a junior colleague whose work focuses on Latino/a religious traditions and whose training includes expertise and interests in theological, ethnographical, and/or literary dimensions of these traditions. It is also desirable for candidates to have familiarity with Latino/a traditions in relation to ministry in a wide variety of traditions and settings. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by the time of assuming the position in the fall of 2009, be familiar with forms of analysis that address race, gender, and social location, and be able to teach and advise at the doctoral and master’s levels, including the M.Div. program. In addition to students in the Divinity School, the successful candidate will teach undergraduates and graduate students of religion in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Harvard University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer and encourages applications from and nominations of women and/or ethnic minority candidates. Letters of application or nomination, accompanied by a recent curriculum vitae, a writing sample and/or publications, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Latino/a Studies Search, Faculty Search Coordinator, Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit full dossiers by October 31, 2008. Email: facultysearch@hds.harvard.edu.

Jacob Rhoads Harvard Divinity School 45 Francis Avenue Cambridge, MA   02138 (Send E-Mail to: facultysearch@hds.harvard.edu)

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Trinity University

TRINITY UNIVERSITY announces a tenure-track position at rank of assistant professor in the Department of Religion, beginning in August 2009, with primary specializations in US Latino Religions, Religion in Latin America or the Caribbean, and/or Religion in the US, including indigenous religions of the Americas. Recent Ph.D. or equivalent in Religion preferred. Demonstrated abilities in effective classroom teaching and scholarly research also preferred. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in small Liberal Arts institution. Participation in First-Year Seminar program likely. Teaching responsibilities include three classes per semester, and advising of students. Salary competitive. Send letter of application, CV, final or up-to-date graduate institution transcript(s), three letters of reference, statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 300 words), and teaching evaluations if available to: Dr. Randall Nadeau, Department of Religion, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200. Preference given to applications postmarked by October 1, 2008.

Randall Nadeau Trinity University One Trinity Place San Antonio, TX   78212-7200 (Send E-Mail to: rnadeau@trinity.edu)

Fuller Theological Seminary

Fuller Theological Seminary invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track faculty position in New Testament studies in support of the Seminary’s Center for the Study of Hispanic Church and Community, beginning Fall 2009. Rank is open. The successful candidate will possess faith and lifestyle congruent with the mission of Fuller Theological Seminary as expressed in the Statement of Faith and other statements and standards of the Seminary, a completed PhD in New Testament studies or a cognate field, demonstrated competence or promise with regard to teaching and research/writing, the ability to teach in Spanish, and commitment to shaping pastoral leaders for ministry in the Latino/a community. Preference will be given to candidates with pastoral experience in the Latino/a community, who have experience teaching Latinos/as, and who have published in Spanish. The normal course load is 6 courses/year, with 3-4 courses/year offered in Spanish. Depending on qualifications and desire, mentoring of PhD and ThM students is possible. The full position description is available at http://www.fuller.edu/about-fuller/jobs/all- positions-list.aspx. Send applications (i.e., a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least three references with institutional affiliation and email addresses) via e-mail to sot- search@dept.fuller.edu, or to Dr. Howard Loewen, Dean, School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 135 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA 91182. Application deadline: October 1, 2008.

Dr. Howard Loewen Fuller Theological Seminary 135 N. Oakland Ave Pasadena, CA   91182 (Send E-Mail to: search@dept.fuller.edu)

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