Assistant Professor of Religion

Assistant Professor of Religion, Tenure Track

R00035576

Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

Religion

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Job Description

Position Introduction:

The Department of Religion at Vassar College invites applications
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in South Asian
religions, to begin Fall 2027. We seek applicants whose teaching
and research draw on critical approaches to gender and sexuality
and whose research engages Hindu sources and practices, broadly
understood. We also welcome candidates who bring critical
approaches to race and caste.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will teach courses on South Asian
religions, both in South Asia and in other global contexts, and
will have the opportunity to develop thematic courses in their
areas of interest and specialization. They will teach and
cross-list courses in Vassar's Women, Feminist, & Queer Studies
Program. The potential to contribute to other multidisciplinary
programs, such as Asian Studies and Media Studies, is also of
special interest. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Religious
Studies or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Research methodology, time period, and regional focus are open, but
candidates should be prepared to draw on a wide range of historical
and contemporary sources in their teaching. We seek candidates with
a commitment to exceptional and creative undergraduate teaching,
and who demonstrate the potential for distinguished scholarly work.
The teaching load in the first year is four courses per year,
following which the load is five courses per year, or four courses
plus intensive work with students which typically involves directed
student research. One course per year will originate in the Women,
Feminist, & Queer Studies Program, with the remaining courses
housed in the Religion Department.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV
• Teaching Statement
• Community Impact Statement (https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/)
• Graduate School Transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable at

the time of application)

• Writing Sample
• Contact information for three references who will provide

reference letters upon request. Note: Candidates will be prompted
for the contact information following the submission of the
application.

How to Apply:

Applications should be addressed to Kirsten Wesselhoeft, Chair of
the Religion Department and submitted online at: https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Vassar-External
. Please contact kwesselhoeft@vassar.edu with any questions. Review
of applicant materials will begin on October 19, 2026 and will
continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee
that applications received after October 19, 2026 will be
reviewed.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The annual base starting salary range for this position is $96,000
to $106,000 (USD). This range includes new faculty appointments
beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock as well as
Assistant Professors with previous tenure-line experience who will
be on an accelerated tenure clock. When extending an offer of
employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not
limited to) candidate's education/training, work experience,
internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational
considerations. This salary range represents the College's good
faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. The starting
salary for an Assistant Professor in this position with a PhD
beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock in Fall 2027 is
$100,000.

To apply, visit https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Vassar-External/job/Poughkeepsie-NY/Assistant-Professor-of-Religion--Tenure-Track_R00035576?jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c502c9a45f8212.

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