Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (Fall 2025)

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (Fall 2025)

UIW Mission


Position Summary
The Department of Religious Studies invites full-time, tenure-track, faculty candidates for Assistant Professor of Religious Studies within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences beginning August 2025. Full-time faculty at UIW are expected to teach four courses in the fall semester and four courses in the spring semester. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities.

We are seeking candidates with research and teaching competence in the area of biblical studies focusing on current interpretative trajectories and/or pushing disciplinary boundaries. The successful candidate will be able to incorporate Latino/a and/or indigenous theology into biblical scholarship and teaching. Familiarity with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, broadly defined, is desired.

UIW is designated as an HSI, and its student population is diverse by many measures. We are especially interested in candidates with a record of successful teaching and mentoring of students from a variety of backgrounds, including first-generation, low income, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Essential Functions

1. Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
2. Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
3. Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive undergraduate course lectures in Religious Studies which align with curriculum goals. Note that all FT faculty in the department are regularly expected to teach UIW's introductory course, RELS 1330 “The Word in the World” that provides a general introduction to theology and religious studies within UIW's cultural, geographical, and historical location. Flexibility is expected, as course assignments are based on student and department needs, so multiple course preparations are to be expected.
4. Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive in upper-level courses in the area of specialty. New faculty are encouraged to develop new courses reflecting interests.
5. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
6. Prepare timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
7. Advise and mentor students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
8. Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course. 8. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
9. Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
10. Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Research and teaching competency in the area of biblical studies focusing on current interpretative trajectories and/or pushing disciplinary boundaries with a focus on Latino/a theology and/or indigenous Americans.
• Commitment to quality, innovative undergraduate teaching.
• Eagerness to contribute to fulfilling UIW's Mission.
• Eagerness to make a scholarly contribution in their discipline.
• Familiarity with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, broadly construed;
• Demonstrated understanding of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
• Demonstrated competency in instruction and mentoring of students from a variety of backgrounds, including first-generation, low income, and racial and ethnic minorities.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Ph.D. or Th.D. in Religious Studies, Theology or a related field. Note that ABD candidates will be considered with expected completion by date of assignment.

Required Work Experience
Relevant teaching experience in this discipline.

Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of teaching experience in a higher education environment in the field and demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation processes.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.

Work Hours
Typical for full-time faculty in this discipline.

Physical Demands
Typical for full-time faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN890PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Salary: $70,000 Annualized
Open Date: 11/07/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants are encouraged to discuss relevant skills and experience in their letter of application and/or statement of teaching philosophy. Note that the members of the Search Committee will begin considering applications the week of December 2.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/27487

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).jeid-983c6d56f36c684faee9df517d8f0dec