Blumenthal Professor of Religious Studies

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for the Blumenthal Professorship in Religious Studies, a full-time, tenured faculty position to begin 16 August 2027. The appointment will be made at the associate or full professor rank.

The candidate selected for this position will be subject to Criminal Background Check and will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire. Hiring is subject to budget availability. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Sean McCloud, Chair, Department of Religious Studies spmcclou
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• Position Number: 005853
• Working Title:
  
  Blumenthal Professor of Religious Studies
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty
• College:
  Col of Hum & Erth and Soc Sci (Col)
• Department:
  Religious Studies
• Position Designation:
  Faculty
• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent
  - Full-time
• Months per year: 9
• Vacancy Open to:
  All Candidates

Primary Purpose of Department:
Established in 1964, the Department of Religious Studies at UNC Charlotte has a long tradition of providing a multidisciplinary approach to the study of religions. We provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in the academic study of religion in a global context; conduct and publish research related to religion; and provide service that enhances public understanding of issues related to religion.

The Department hosts the annual Loy H. Witherspoon Distinguished Lecture in Religious Studies, which is the oldest and most prestigious endowed lecture at UNC Charlotte. Religious Studies faculty contribute to the institutional work of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the University. Our mission is to foster a critical understanding of the significance of religion in human societies and cultures.

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) houses 14 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university's goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement.

Through their scholarship and teaching, the College's 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

UNC Charlotte is an R-1 university, and the only research university in North Carolina's largest metropolitan area. As the second-largest institution in the UNC System, we transform lives, communities, and industries through accessible and affordable education, offering exemplary bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional programs. Our commitment to scholarship, innovation, and service drives our contributions to the ever-evolving needs of society. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on real-world applications, we prepare our graduates to excel in their careers and lead with purpose and integrity in a rapidly changing world.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.

Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development
- Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.

Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities
- All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research,…