Location: New Mexico, United States
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Associate or Full Professor
Submitted: Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Main Category: Director: Center or Program
Secondary Categories: Sociology
Religious Studies
Philosophy
Humanities
Anthropology/Archaeology
American Studies
JR6441
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO seeks applications for a new Director of Religious Studies, to be hired at the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor. Appointment will be made with tenure in an appropriate disciplinary department in the College of Arts and Sciences. The University of New Mexico is a major public research university with a highly diverse student body. The Religious Studies Program is a large interdisciplinary program within the College of Arts & Sciences, with participation of faculty and students from across the entire university.
Minimum qualifications: A) an earned PhD degree in an appropriate field; B) A record of scholarship, teaching, and service that will qualify the applicant for tenure in one of the following Arts and Sciences departments: English, Sociology, Anthropology, History, American Studies, or Philosophy; C) a record of scholarly excellence with a significant focus on religion and/or cultural dynamics of society closely linked to religion; D) a demonstrated commitment to the values of a public university; E) and, past teaching experience in areas relevant to religion, with evidence of excellence.
Preferred qualifications: 1) Outstanding leadership in administration and institution-building within an academic setting; 2) Demonstrated interest in supporting scholarly work on religion; 3) Knowledge and skills to continue building the program; 4) and Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with faculty and administrative colleagues.
To Apply: Applications must include a signed letter of interest describing the candidate’s qualifications for the position and vision for a religious studies program within a public university, a curriculum vitae, two samples of scholarly work, two sample syllabi, and three letters of recommendation sent in separately. Candidates are requested to include an e-mail address where they can be contacted. Address application materials to:
Dr. Anita Obermeier, Chair, Search Committee
c/o Yvonne Martinez-Ingram
For materials sent by the US Postal Service: College of Arts & Sciences, MSC 03 2120, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.
For Fed Ex, Airborne, UPS, etc.: College of Arts & Sciences, University of New Mexico, Ortega Hall Room 201, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
E-mail applications are acceptable. E-mail contact: Yvonne Martinez-Ingram ymartin@unm.edu.
For best consideration, submit application materials by April 17, 2008; however, applications will be accepted and the position will remain open until filled. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.
Contact Info:
for US postal service mail to:
Dr. Anita Obermeier, Search Committee Chair
c/o Yvonne Martinez-Ingram
College of Arts & Sciences
MSC03 2120
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
for Fed Ex, Airborne, UPS mail to:
Dr. Anita Obermeier, Search Committee Chair
c/o Yvonne Martinez-Ingram
College of Arts & Sciences
University of New Mexico
Ortega Hall, Room 201
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Website: http://www.unm.edu/~religion
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