Assistant Professor of Religion - Applied Religious Ethics

Job Summary

The Religion Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Applied Religious Ethics beginning in Fall 2026.

About

Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, highly selective national liberal arts college that is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. The College views a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational environment as contributing to the excellence of its academic program, and was the first college in the US to admit Black Students and women.

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.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will teach the standard load of 4.5 courses per year. The general area of instruction will be Applied Religious Ethics, broadly understood. The field of specialization is open with respect to religious traditions, geographical regions, historical periods, and major ethical topics, but the incumbent must be able to teach courses in medical ethics and in business ethics. Beyond this expectation, other desirable areas include religious perspectives on information, media, environmental, and legal ethics.

We are particularly interested in candidates who expand the department's current areas of curricular coverage and expertise.

The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research, and service on committees. The Department and the College actively support new faculty with mentoring and professional development opportunities, including a paid pre-tenure leave for those on the standard six-year tenure track, startup support, and internal grants for conference travel and research.

Qualifications

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the PhD degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year ). Candidates must demonstrate commitment to and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the distinctiveness and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations.

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 law.

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

1) A cover letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing how you contribute to an inclusive learning environment;

2) A Curriculum Vitae;

3) An unofficial graduate transcript; and

4) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.
* * By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers via the applicant tracking system.

Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the October 20, 2025 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to: emilia.bachrach Associate Professor of Religion, at .