Andrew W Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Religion
Andrew W Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Religion
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The Department of Religion at Bowdoin College seeks applicants for a Mellon postdoctoral teaching fellow in religions of the ancient Mediterranean. This is a oneyear position beginning on July 1 2022. The fellow will be expected to teach three courses over the course of two semesters and participate in the life of the department. Successful candidates must demonstrate expertise in ancient Mediterranean cultures and should be able to teach Introduction to the Study of Religion and other courses on the religions of antiquity such as (but not limited to) New Testament Hebrew Bible JewishChristian relations Roman religion and religion courses that cover thematic issues such as violence gender and ritual. Applicants must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and research and a commitment to the liberal arts which includes a nonconfessional approach to the instruction of religion. Bowdoin is a community that warmly welcomes people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the Colleges multifaceted diversity. We especially encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply. Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development including annual conference travel support mentoring programming and grants to support scholarly research. Applicants for this fellowship must have completed their PhD no earlier than July 1 2018. If they do not yet have their PhD in hand they must provide documentation from their home institution confirming that they will receive that degree by no later than June 30 2022. The appointment carries a $4000 research and travel fund plus support to attend professional conferences. Bowdoin accepts only electronic applications. Please submit: 1. a cover letter that details your scholarly research agenda teaching effectiveness possible course offerings and evidence of your commitment to inclusive excellence in the classroom. (For an overview of the Department of Religion and its curriculum please see: . For a definition of inclusive excellence please consult the following resource: Williams et. al. Toward a Model of Inclusive Excellence 2. a curriculum vitae 3. the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Review of applications will begin March 10 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Founded in 1794 on the Maine coast Bowdoin is one of the oldest and most selective coeducational residential liberal arts colleges in the country. Located in Brunswick a 30minute drive north of Portland the College is in an area rich with natural beauty and yearround outdoor activities. Bowdoins reputation rests on the excellence of its faculty and students intimate size strong sense of community and commitment to diversity 35 students of color 7 international students and approximately 15 first generation college students). Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment admission or access to its educational or extracurricular programs activities or facilities based on race color ethnicity ancestry and national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression age marital status place of birth genetic predisposition veteran status or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability or any other legally protected statuses. For further information about the College and our department please visit our website: .
The Department of Religion at Bowdoin College seeks applicants for a Mellon postdoctoral teaching fellow in religions of the ancient Mediterranean. This is a oneyear position beginning on July 1 2022. The fellow will be expected to teach three courses over the course of two semesters and participate in the life of the department. Successful candidates must demonstrate expertise in ancient Mediterranean cultures and should be able to teach Introduction to the Study of Religion and other courses on the religions of antiquity such as (but not limited to) New Testament Hebrew Bible JewishChristian relations Roman religion and religion courses that cover thematic issues such as violence gender and ritual. Applicants must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and research and a commitment to the liberal arts which includes a nonconfessional approach to the instruction of religion. Bowdoin is a community that warmly welcomes people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the Colleges multifaceted diversity. We especially encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply. Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development including annual conference travel support mentoring programming and grants to support scholarly research. Applicants for this fellowship must have completed their PhD no earlier than July 1 2018. If they do not yet have their PhD in hand they must provide documentation from their home institution confirming that they will receive that degree by no later than June 30 2022. The appointment carries a $4000 research and travel fund plus support to attend professional conferences. Bowdoin accepts only electronic applications. Please submit: 1. a cover letter that details your scholarly research agenda teaching effectiveness possible course offerings and evidence of your commitment to inclusive excellence in the classroom. (For an overview of the Department of Religion and its curriculum please see: . For a definition of inclusive excellence please consult the following resource: Williams et. al. Toward a Model of Inclusive Excellence 2. a curriculum vitae 3. the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Review of applications will begin March 10 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Founded in 1794 on the Maine coast Bowdoin is one of the oldest and most selective coeducational residential liberal arts colleges in the country. Located in Brunswick a 30minute drive north of Portland the College is in an area rich with natural beauty and yearround outdoor activities. Bowdoins reputation rests on the excellence of its faculty and students intimate size strong sense of community and commitment to diversity 35 students of color 7 international students and approximately 15 first generation college students). Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment admission or access to its educational or extracurricular programs activities or facilities based on race color ethnicity ancestry and national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression age marital status place of birth genetic predisposition veteran status or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability or any other legally protected statuses. For further information about the College and our department please visit our website: .
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