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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 57485

Please Note: A change was made to this position announcement on 10/25/07

Working title:

Professor of Religious Studies

Official title:

PROFESSOR(C20NN) or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN) or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Ph.D. or equivalent in anthropology, history, political science, sociology, religious studies, middle eastern studies, south asia studies, or any related or relevant field.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Teaching experience preferred. Candidates for tenured position must have demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarly research and service.

Principal duties:

Conduct research on general topic of Islam and society using methods appropriate to individual's specific interests and expertise. Participate in scholarly organizations locally and nationally. Teach courses on topics of Islam and society at graduate and undergraduate levels; 50% of teaching must be in courses housed in or cross-listed with Religious Studies. Serve on departmental and campus-wide committees, and other service as appropriate. Participation in Religious Studies events is essential.

Additional Information:

The tenure home will reside in a department appropriate to the candidate's discipline with 50% teaching responsibilities in Religious Studies including rotations in RS 600: Religion in Critical Perspective.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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Appointment type: Faculty
Department(s): L&S/ANTHROPOLOGY
L&S / INSTR-HUMANITIES
L&S / LANGS&CULTR ASIA
Full time salary rate: Minimum $55,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 25, 2008
Number of positions: 1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JANUARY 04, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #57485 to

Professor Gene Phillips Phone: 608-263-2289
Religious Studies Program TTY: 608-263-2473
Room 1A Ingraham Hall Fax: 608-265-1856
1155 Observatory Drive Email: qephilli@facstaff.wisc.edu
Madison, WI 53706