Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion - East Asian Religions

Job Summary

The Department of Religion at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one academic year, beginning fall 2026, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

About

Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, selective liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. Oberlin College was the first college in the US to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission. The College continues to view a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational environment as valuable to the excellence of its academic program.

Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs.

Oberlin is situated on the outskirts of Cleveland, combining a cozy small-town atmosphere with the cultural amenities of a major city. The Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cinematheque, Karamu House, several educational institutions, and scores of restaurants, bars, music venues, and theaters add to the cultural and educational opportunities of the region.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of Religion in East Asia. Area of specialization is open with respect to geographical regions (China, Japan, or Korea), historical periods, and religious traditions, but expertise in the academic study of religion and the ability to teach at multiple curricular levels are essential. Teaching responsibilities for the year include five courses.

The incumbent would be expected to teach two sections of an introductory-level course on East Asian Religions, two intermediate-level survey courses related to religion in China, Japan, or Korea, and as a fifth course either a topical course on East Asian Religions or an advanced undergraduate seminar on East Asian Religions.

Qualifications

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected during academic year ). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College values diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.

Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

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Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a benefits package.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College's online application process at:  A complete application will be comprised of

1) a Cover Letter that includes an articulation of the applicant's teaching philosophy;

2) a Curriculum Vitae;

3) Unofficial transcripts; and,

4) Letters of Reference from three (3) recommenders
* * By providing three (3) Professional References (names and email addresses), you agree that we may contact them through our application web portal. Reference writers will be asked to submit an electronic Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant.

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At this time, we are unable to accept Letters of Recommendation from an Interfolio email address.

Review of applications will begin on February 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be addressed to:
Brenda.

Hall or Corey.

Barnes, Chair of the Religion Department, at .