Assistant Professor, Religious Studies

The Department of History at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Religious Studies. We are looking for a generalist with strength in teaching Judaism, Christianity, and the Bible. The successful applicant will teach at all levels of the Religious Studies program as well as in the university’s general education program.

The department seeks a highly motivated teacher, mentor, and researcher to join an energetic group of scholars at our Logan campus. Teaching is the primary focus of this position, and the faculty member will be responsible for teaching six courses per year, including courses taught in different delivery modalities (face-to-face, online, and broadcast). The anticipated start date is August 2027.

Review of applications will begin Nov. 23rd.

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and effectiveness in research;
• Teach a range of courses in Religious Studies, with special responsibility for courses in Judaism, Christianity, and the Bible, as well as the Religious Studies senior capstone;
• Teach in the university’s general education program located in the Center for Civic Excellence;
• Provide impactful mentoring for undergraduate students;
• Serve as needed on graduate thesis committees in the department’s master’s programs, particularly in History and Ancient Languages and Cultures;
• Produce high quality, peer-reviewed scholarship;
• Provide effective service in the program, department, college, and university.

• A PhD in Religious Studies or related field by July 2027 (ABD candidates will be considered at the time of application if the degree is completed by July 2027)
• Demonstrated competence to teach a range of courses in Judaism, Christianity, and the Bible, as well as the Religious Studies program’s senior capstone course
• Enthusiasm and demonstrated capacity to teach in the university’s general education program
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Evidence of scholarly productivity

• Ability to work collaboratively with other units in the department, which includes programs in History, Public/Applied History, Classics, Philosophy, and Folklore.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

The Department of History at USU includes dynamic undergraduate programs in Religious Studies, Classics, Folklore, History, and Philosophy as well as master's programs in History, Folklore, and Ancient Languages and Cultures. The faculty values original research in keeping with USU’s research mission, and it places the highest importance on accessible and quality teaching at all levels. The Religious Studies program offers both a major and a minor, with faculty also contributing extensively to USU’s general education and university studies curriculum.

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All Religious Studies faculty are part of the College of Arts and Sciences, which plays an instrumental role in teaching critical thinking, knowledge-building skills, and the ability to pose meaningful questions that advance understanding and knowledge. Students in our college confront the great questions and controversies, learn about the forces that have shaped our world, and develop the skills to tackle its most pressing challenges.

Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with a passion for making a difference. The education they receive here prepares them to address the problems…