Open Positions in North American Religious History

Harvard Divinity School seeks to appoint one or two scholars of North American religious history. Candidates may be specialists in any particular aspect of the field, in any religious tradition, and in any chronological period. This is an open rank search, tenured or tenure-track. The successful candidate(s) will be appointed to the rank or chair appropriate to their experience.

Applicants should be able to teach and advise at the master's and doctoral levels. Applicants should also be able to contribute to the Divinity School's degree programs, including its multireligious master of divinity program, and be familiar with forms of analysis that address race, gender, and social location. In addition to students in the Divinity School, the successful candidate will also teach undergraduates and doctoral students in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Applications should be made online. A current curriculum vitae, cover letter, writing sample, and a list of three references that the School may wish to contact are required of all candidates. Junior applicants are required to hold a doctoral degree by July 1, 2013. Review of applications will begin November 9 and will continue until the position(s) are filled.

Applicants may contact Matthew B. Turner, faculty and academic affairs coordinator, Harvard Divinity School, with any questions regarding the position itself or the online application system. Inquiries may be made to arhsearch@hds.harvard.edu or 617.496.0847.

Letters of nomination should be sent to: North American Religious History Search, c/o Matthew B. Turner, Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, or via email to: arhsearch@hds.harvard.edu.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action employer and encourages applications from and nominations of women and/or ethnic minority candidates.