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William J. Kenan Jr. Associate Professor or Professor of Sociology

William J. Kenan Jr. Associate Professor or Professor of Sociology

InsideHigherEdAll Cities, Virginia, United States
8 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

The Department of Sociology at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position specializing in the sociology of religion. We are particularly interested in a theoretically engaged scholar whose work addresses religious pluralism in complex modern societies, the relationship between religion, civic engagement, and democratic political cultures, the social and economic impact of religion from a cultural and historical perspective. Relevant questions may include but are not limited to : how does religion shape cultural and political conflicts? How does religion relate not only to political participation but to the shaping of collectives? How do different understandings of the sacred inform the development of, and dispute over, morality?

For additional information about our dynamic department, please visit  https : / / sociology.as.virginia.edu / . For questions regarding this position, please contact Isaac Reed, Search Chair, at iar2c@virginia.edu .

Qualifiations

Minimum Requirements

Education : Ph.D. or terminal degree.

Experience : Six to eight years, post PhD

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for independent research that contributes to the field, indicate promise of sustained research excellence, and provide evidence of strong mentoring skills. We particularly value candidates who can advance the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.

Application Instructions

Candidates will be expected to provide the following materials as part of their initial application :

A cover letter addressing the candidate’s past and future research, as well as their teaching experience and interests. (1-2pp)

A curriculum vitae

A writing sample

Names of three references

References may be contacted for a written letter of recommendation at a later point in the application process with a deadline by which to submit their recommendations. Please notify recommenders that incomplete applications cannot be further considered.

To apply for this position please follow : https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 173879

Review of applications will begin 30 days after posting and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2026, with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2026.

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