Latin American Religions
VPAA 2008/09-44

San Diego State University, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track position at assistant professor rank in Latin American Religions, to begin Fall semester 2008.

This tenure-track position is focused on the religious traditions of Latin America in their historical and contemporary contexts. We will consider candidates from a wide variety of disciplinary expertise and period specializations in the field of Latin American Religions, but are especially seeking scholars with a specialty in gender, ethnic, race, class, and/or postcolonial studies. Candidates will be knowledgeable about Meso-American religions, Christianity in its Catholic, Protestant, and Pentecostal manifestations, popular/folk traditions, and new religions. The position requires appropriate language skills, fieldwork, and/or life experience in Latin America, as well as training in Latin American cultural traditions and history. Successful candidates will have skill teaching undergraduate students, and an interest in developing international study for undergraduates in México, Central and/or South America. We seek a colleague who can help us maintain the department’s reputation for effective teaching and advising, productive scholarship, and service to the wider community. Ph.D. preferred. Review of applicant files will begin November 1, 2007, and we will screen candidates at the American Academy of Religion in San Diego.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Send cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Chair, Department of Religious Studies, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-6062.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era.