Assistant​/Associate Professor of Religion and Science

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* Job Title:

** Assistant/Associate Professor of Religion and Science##
** Department:
** Religion##
** College/Division:
** College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
** Primary Job Posting

Location:

** Macon, GA 31207
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** Job Details:
** The Columbus Roberts Department of Religion in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Religion with primary focus on Religion and Science. We welcome candidates in religious studies with expertise in one or more of the following areas: health and healing, natural sciences, social sciences, history of medicine, and history of science.
** Responsibilities**:

Responsibilities include teaching 21 hours per academic year at the undergraduate level. Fifteen of those hours will be in religion courses that fulfill a General Education requirement, 3 hours will be in an upper-level religion class in one’s discipline, and the remaining hours will be in one of our cross-college programs, including, but not limited to:
Integrative Studies, Great Books, and Women’s and Gender Studies. In addition, the candidate will participate fully in the collaborative work of the department, including advising students and developing new upper-level courses in the discipline. As with all faculty members, the successful candidate will be expected to continue a research agenda and provide service to the college, university, and academy. The expectation is 60% teaching, 20% scholarship, and 20% service.
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* Qualifications:

** A Ph.D. degree in Religion or related area is required. Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered so long as the Ph.D. is completed by August 1, 2026. A background in liberal arts education and membership in Phi Beta Kappa are considered added advantages.
** Background Check:
** Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

** Required Documents:
** Cover Letter, CV, Teaching Dossier, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
** Special Instructions to Applicants:
** Candidates should submit an online application and attach (1) cover letter, (2) current CV, (3) teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations, and (4) the name and contact information for three professional references.

Finalists will send, upon request, unofficial graduate transcripts (redact any personal or private information including, but not limited to, social security number, birthdate, race, or gender, before submitting). The successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
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