Religious Studies - Full Professor or Advanced Associate Professor (Margaret W. Harmon Chair)
CHEManager International
Saint paul,
Minnesota,
United States
Education
Research and Science
H-1B
Salary
116500 - 118000 USD /YEAR
Job posted on September 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Macalester College [Department of Religious Studies](https://www.macalester.edu/religious-studies/) is hiring an advanced candidate for a full-time, tenure track position in Religious Studies, specializing in the study of modern American Christianity, to begin Fall 2026. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Religious Studies, a strong record of published research in modern American Christianity, and at least seven (7) years of teaching experience in American Christianity and related fields. Candidates with a PhD in History may be considered if they meet other qualifications, including teaching experience in the described fields. Candidates should demonstrate broad interests in Religious Studies approaches to their studies, incorporating disciplinary methods and perspectives from, for instance, history, philosophy, anthropology, politics, and/or critical studies, in addition to theology. Candidates should also demonstrate experience in undergraduate education and broad, interdisciplinary interests in the humanities, fine arts, and/or social sciences.
The successful candidate will conduct research in a field that relates to the history, practice, and institutions of American Christianities, and will have a strong teaching record in a range of courses in Religious Studies covering Christian traditions, as well as disciplinary questions of method and theory. We especially encourage applications from scholars with research and teaching experience in the religious lives of minorities and people of color, as we hope to expand our department's curriculum in the area of American Religion and religious diversity in America. Candidates may negotiate a shortened timeline to tenure, depending on their level of experience. The successful hire can look forward to being named the Margaret W. Harmon Professor of Religious Studies.
Benefits
Based on internal equity and depending upon experience, the starting salary range for this position at the advanced Associate Professor level will be $105,000-108,000. For Full Professor candidates, the starting salary range will be $116,500-118,000. Salary would be higher for candidates with more experience at the Full Professor level. At Macalester, we offer a generous package of employee benefits. Here are some highlights:
To apply to this position, please submit the following materials to Academic Jobs Online ([https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30302](https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30302))
At Macalester College, diversity, equity, and inclusion have long been central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society.
We ask all candidates to include the following in their applications. Applications that include statements regarding all of the areas will receive strongest consideration.
Application materials should be written to be accessible to all members of the search committee (including Religious Studies and non-Religious Studies faculty and undergraduate students), as well as the college Provost and Dean of the Faculty.
For any questions about the position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Professor Erik Davis ([davise@macalester.edu](mailto:davise@macalester.edu?subject=This%20is%20the%20subject&cc=someone_else@example.com&body=Harmon%20Chair%20Position%22)). Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by October 1, 2025.
Macalester is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 2000 undergraduates from 45 states and the District of Columbia and 70 countries. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic distinction with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of historically marginalized groups. International scholars will receive H-1B visa assistance if selected for this position.
Please note that candidates who are invited for a campus interview will be required to complete faculty screening questions, and offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check at the time of offer. Additionally, finalist candidates will be asked for additional references.
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The successful candidate will conduct research in a field that relates to the history, practice, and institutions of American Christianities, and will have a strong teaching record in a range of courses in Religious Studies covering Christian traditions, as well as disciplinary questions of method and theory. We especially encourage applications from scholars with research and teaching experience in the religious lives of minorities and people of color, as we hope to expand our department's curriculum in the area of American Religion and religious diversity in America. Candidates may negotiate a shortened timeline to tenure, depending on their level of experience. The successful hire can look forward to being named the Margaret W. Harmon Professor of Religious Studies.
Benefits
Based on internal equity and depending upon experience, the starting salary range for this position at the advanced Associate Professor level will be $105,000-108,000. For Full Professor candidates, the starting salary range will be $116,500-118,000. Salary would be higher for candidates with more experience at the Full Professor level. At Macalester, we offer a generous package of employee benefits. Here are some highlights:
- 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
- Comprehensive health insurance options, including a high-deductible health plan and PPO plan
- Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
- Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
- Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
- Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.
- You may see our full benefits options on our [Benefits Page](https://www.macalester.edu/human-resources/benefits/).
To apply to this position, please submit the following materials to Academic Jobs Online ([https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30302](https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30302))
At Macalester College, diversity, equity, and inclusion have long been central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society.
We ask all candidates to include the following in their applications. Applications that include statements regarding all of the areas will receive strongest consideration.
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Two letters of recommendation - at least one of which discusses your experience and practices as a teacher
- Teaching statement: a statement of your experience in, commitment to, and vision for teaching undergraduate students. Discuss pedagogical approaches (e.g., inclusive teaching, active and innovative teaching strategies, assessment of learning outcomes), future teaching development goals, and courses you would be passionate to teach or introduce into the curriculum.
- Research statement: a statement of your contributions to the scholarly field and future research goals. Highlight professional engagement in the field through publications, conference presentations, as well as ongoing publishable projects. Describe your current and immediate future research projects.
- A cover letter (2-3 pages, no more than three pages) that provides an executive summary of your:
- Specific interest in joining the Religious Studies Department at Macalester College
- Training and experience in Religious Studies
- Demonstrated activity and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in your teaching, scholarship, service, and/or community engagement; experience and vision regarding teaching, advising, and mentorship of students of multiple and diverse backgrounds with attention to students who experience structural barriers and limited access to educational opportunities.
- Experience and/or vision in teaching undergraduate students; include experience using inclusive pedagogy, active and innovative teaching strategies, and assessment of learning outcomes as applicable.
- Contributions to the scholarly or creative field and research; highlight professional engagement in the field and community engagement in local and/or global contexts.
Application materials should be written to be accessible to all members of the search committee (including Religious Studies and non-Religious Studies faculty and undergraduate students), as well as the college Provost and Dean of the Faculty.
For any questions about the position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Professor Erik Davis ([davise@macalester.edu](mailto:davise@macalester.edu?subject=This%20is%20the%20subject&cc=someone_else@example.com&body=Harmon%20Chair%20Position%22)). Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by October 1, 2025.
Macalester is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 2000 undergraduates from 45 states and the District of Columbia and 70 countries. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic distinction with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of historically marginalized groups. International scholars will receive H-1B visa assistance if selected for this position.
Please note that candidates who are invited for a campus interview will be required to complete faculty screening questions, and offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check at the time of offer. Additionally, finalist candidates will be asked for additional references.