What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Religion and Africana Studies position at Carleton University?
Carleton College, Department of Religion and Program of Africana Studies, seeks qualified candidates for a three-year postdoctoral position in African-American religious thought and experience, to begin September 1, 2025. A Ph.D. in Religion and / or Africana Studies is preferred, but other relevant fields will be considered. ABDs will also be considered (with an appropriate adjustment to the position's title). The appointment involves half-time research and writing, and half-time teaching (2-3 courses per year, with 8 total courses over the three-year appointment). Candidates should be prepared to teach one introductory course in Africana Studies each year, as well as middle-division courses in Religion and Africana Studies, with the possibility of also teaching an upper-level seminar. While candidates who specialize in African-American religions are preferred, we welcome applications from those who can also teach about broader Africana religious experience.
Carleton College is committed to expanding the foundation of the Africana Studies Program in collaboration with the Department of Religion, and sees this position as a step in that direction. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching a diverse student body in a highly selective, liberal arts environment. Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities. We are dedicated to developing our faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please visit the Carleton College website go.carleton.edu / carletonjobs and submit an application that includes a cover letter, a c.v. with names of three references, two sample syllabi, and a statement about teaching students from diverse backgrounds in an undergraduate, residential liberal arts environment. Applications received by December 1, 2024 are assured of full consideration. After applicants pass an initial screening process, referees may receive requests for letters; at least one letter should specifically address the candidate's teaching experience and potential. Preliminary interviews will be conducted over Zoom. Please send inquiries to Kristin Bloomer, Chair, Department of Religion (kbloomer@carleton.edu) and / or Chielo Eze, Director, Africana Studies Program (ceze@carleton.edu), Carleton College, Northfield, MN.
Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,000. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, it is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, in easy reach of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to three million people and rich cultural resources.
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $69,900 and $75,740. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including :
- A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
Salary : $69,900 - $75,740
