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Posting Information
Vacancy ID FAC
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Open Until Filled No
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Department of Religious Studies is dedicated to the study of religions as historical and cultural phenomena. We take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding religious traditions from around the world: their history, sacred texts, beliefs, rituals, and institutions. At present, the faculty conduct research and teach courses in a number of religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Afro-diasporic and Indigenous religions. They analyze religious life from the ancient and modern world, from ancient Sumer to present-day Senegal, from medieval Europe to 21st-century South Asia, and from early modern Japan to contemporary America. Because religious pluralism plays an important role in teaching the value of diversity, the Department is committed to bringing a broad range of perspectives into the study of religion. UNC offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs in Religious Studies; undergraduate minors in Religious Studies, Christianity and Culture, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, and Jewish Studies; an honors program for undergraduate majors; as well as frequent public lectures and continuing education seminars that advance the academic study of religion.
Position Summary
The Department of Religious Studies is recruiting for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Chinese Religions. Candidates should demonstrate clear evidence of their commitment to research and teaching, as well as their interest in mentoring students and participating in departmental life and service. They are expected to teach various undergraduate and graduate courses (including introductory and upper-level courses in Chinese religions and the religions of East Asia) and contribute to the Asian Religions concentration. Candidates should complement the existing expertise of our current faculty, and their work should align with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. or its academic equivalent in religious studies or related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidates should have broad training in their field of expertise, relevant linguistic competencies, a commitment to interdisciplinary work, and a strong interest in engaging with broad theoretical issues in the study of religion, including critical scholarship on Chinese religions and religions in East Asia. Preference will be given to scholars whose work centers on popular, vernacular, or lived traditions from the late imperial through the contemporary periods.
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Not Applicable.
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at or send an email to Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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chapel hill, NC, 27517, US
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