Sarah Lawrence College seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in Religion in the United States, to begin in fall 2026. We seek scholars from the fields of religious studies, area studies, and history of religions prepared to teach both general and specialized courses that contextualize American religious traditions, experiences, and practices. 

 

Of particular interest are the following fields of specialization and sub-specialization: 

o History of American Christianity 
o Interactions among and between religious communities 
o Mobilization of religious rhetoric by political and social movements 
o African-American religions 
o Indigenous religious traditions 
o Religions and immigration in the United States 

We hope to find a colleague who is committed to mentoring and teaching students, and who can think creatively and ambitiously about new directions for the Religion curriculum at Sarah Lawrence. The ideal candidate will connect and collaborate across disciplines at the college to foster student engagement, and would be encouraged to adopt innovative methodological and pedagogical approaches, offering both introductory survey courses as well as more focused and advanced courses. 

 

Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; two sample syllabi; course descriptions for two courses that the candidate might offer at Sarah Lawrence; a brief sample of academic writing; and three letters of recommendation.

Compensation listed for this position is for a full-time tenure-track faculty position and will be contingent on teaching experience.

Consideration of applications will begin on October 20, 2025. The search will remain open until the position is filled.