Religious Studies Two- Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship; Fall

Position: Religious Studies Two-Year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (Start Fall 2026)
The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a two-year Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asian Religions beginning Fall 2026. Eligible candidates must have received their terminal degree between 2023 and summer of 2026. Research and teaching interests might include, but are not limited to: religions of Tibet, South Asia and/or East Asia. The annual teaching load for the Fellow is two courses per year (one per semester).

Possible teaching areas include Hindu or Buddhist traditions, gender studies, transnational studies, material culture, ethnography or other courses that would contribute to the regular curriculum of the Religious Studies Department. The Fellow also will be expected to share their research with the Grinnell community and to be a contributing member of the Religious Studies Department faculty. Additional information about our curriculum and faculty can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Eligible candidates must have received their terminal degree between 2023 and summer of 2026.

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 31.

To apply , candidates will need to upload the following materials:

* A letter of application

* Curriculum vitae

* Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)

* Names and email contact information for three professional references

Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Timothy Dobe, at [Religious Studies Search ] or .