Religious Studies - Assistant Professor, 9-month Sessional (Christianity and Culture)

The Department of Religious Studies at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional position in the area of Christianity and Culture. The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on August 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. 

Candidates are required to have a PhD with expertise in as many of the following related areas as possible: Christianity, Critical Theory, Cultural Studies, and Philosophy of Religion. The Candidate should be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and have an appreciation for the Liberal Arts context. They should be able to address the intersection between religion and the contemporary world and should be competent to teach thematically related courses in the areas of Christianity and Western philosophy of religion. Five courses in total will be taught over the calendar year including: 

RELG1661: Religion and Popular Culture 
RELG2831: Faith and Doubt 
RELG3601: Christianity 
RELG3901: Approaching the Ultimate 

One additional course will be scheduled, depending on the successful candidate’s area of expertise. 

The successful candidate shall also contribute to the general research culture and 
activities of the Department. 

Applications should include: a CV; sample course outlines for two of the courses, including RELG3901 and one of RELG1661, RELG2831 or RELG3601; a summary of ongoing research; a teaching dossier; and three letters of reference. These should be sent electronically to: 

Chair of the Search Committee 
Dr. Andrew Wilson 
Department of Religious Studies  
Email: [email protected] 

The due date for applications is January 31, 2025. 

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Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application. 

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