| Location | Georgetown, TX |
Assistant Professor of Religion and Culture- Tenure-Track
Location
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Job Type
Faculty - Full Time, Tenure Track, Regular
Job Number
202600102
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Religion and Culture
Opening Date
09/03/2026
ABOUT US
Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.
At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Department of Religion and Culture at Southwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August of 2027. Our commitment is to maintain a well-rounded Department and to produce students who will be ready to enter a diverse, multi-religious, and multi-ethnic world. The ideal candidate would specialize in Latin American/ Latinx/Chicanx Christianities, African/African-American Christianities, or World Christianities. A scholar trained in interdisciplinary methods is preferable so that courses could connect to other areas such as Feminist Studies, Race and Ethnicity Studies, Latin-American and Border Studies, or other interdisciplinary programs. Sub-specializations could include such areas as Anthropology, Sociology, History, and International Studies.
Southwestern's Religion and Culture Department includes a variety of courses that often change based on the specializations and teaching interests of our faculty. The new faculty person would be expected to teach courses in the Christian traditions, and possibly in the Jewish or Islamic traditions depending on their interests and training. Other courses focused on particular comparative religions topics currently offered include such courses as The Body in Religion, Apocalypse and Dystopia, Indigenous Myth and Narrative, Sacred Space and the Environment, Animals and Religion, and Women, Goddesses and Religion.
The successful candidate will teach five courses per academic year. Elective courses within the areas of the candidate's specialization will also be part of the eventual course rotation. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an active scholarly agenda, academic advising, and departmental and university service. The department encourages applications from candidates with a demonstrated interest in fostering inclusive excellence in the classroom, curricular innovation, and pedagogical creativity. Additional information about the Department is available at https://www.southwestern.edu/religion/.
QUALIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please submit the following materials by October 1, 2026:
Starting annual salary for 9-month position: $65,000. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed this figure. Teaching in Southwestern University summer school provides faculty with an opportunity to supplement their income during the summer months. Many tenure-track faculty conduct research with undergraduate students during the summer, and their income can be supplemented through competitive Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) funding.
This position is not eligible for employer immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization.
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Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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Southwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement account, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), various paid time-off programs (for staff positions), undergraduate tuition assistance for you and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking, and discounted meal rates, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
Employer Southwestern University
Address 1001 E University Ave
Georgetown, Texas, 78626
Phone 5128631435