Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion

Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion

November 14, 2025

The Department of Religion at Lake Forest College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position with a demonstrated ability to teach comparative topics such as religion and the environment, religion and popular culture, religion and science, religion and food, and/or comparative religious ethics. The ability to teach either in the field of Indigenous Religions or in Christianity is preferred.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts setting. The successful candidate will teach six courses, most at the introductory level, but at least one upper-level seminar for majors and minors.

• Ph.D. in Religious Studies (an ABD is acceptable if degree is conferred prior to the start of the 2026-27 academic year).
• Ability to teach religious studies courses as indicated above.
• Commitment to preparing students with critical thinking, communication, and global competency skills for today’s dynamic, interconnected world.

In a single PDF, please send:
1) a cover letter outlining your area of specialization and relevant experience;
2) a curriculum vitae;
3) a statement of teaching philosophy, which should include: at a general level, your thoughts on teaching at a small liberal arts college with a diverse student body; at a more specific level, ideas for courses that you might offer at Lake Forest College; and
4) names and contact information of three professional references. For full consideration, please submit application materials to religionsearch by January 5, 2026.

Additional information, including letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, will be requested of those chosen for interviews.

Lake Forest College offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talented individuals to further our mission. The salary range for this position is $58,000-$60,000 and information on our benefits can be found eforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits.

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with nearly 50% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students.