Assistant Professor of Religious Studies:

Philip and Muriel Berman Scholar of Jewish Studies Lafayette College:

Faculty Positions:

Religious Studies Location:

Lafayette College, Easton, PA Open Date:

Aug 21, 2026 Description The Department of Religious Studies at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the study of Judaism at the rank of assistant professor, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be named the Philip and Muriel Berman Scholar of Jewish Studies and will support the study of Jews, Judaism, and Jewishness in partnership with Lafayette's interdisciplinary Jewish Studies Program and the Philip and Muriel Berman Center for Jewish Studies. We seek a dynamic scholar whose teaching and research engage Judaism in its historical, cultural, and intellectual diversity, and who situates that work within the broader theoretical and methodological frameworks of Religious Studies. We especially welcome candidates whose scholarship is interdisciplinary, intersecting with fields such as environment and sustainability, digital media and technology, religion and nationalism, materiality and the body, and gender and sexuality. The successful candidate will teach introductory Religious Studies courses and courses in their specialization and will demonstrate the ability to contribute to Jewish Studies and other college interdisciplinary programs. The teaching load is four courses per year in the first year, and five courses per year thereafter. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, an interest in developing a broad range of courses beyond their specific research area, and enthusiasm for program-building, while also contributing to Lafayette's commitment to a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community. Located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, 70 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a small, private, undergraduate-only liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. The College is committed to fostering a learning community grounded in mutual respect, collaboration, and intellectual engagement. In keeping with its mission, Lafayette provides an educational environment that promotes critical inquiry, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. Faculty, students, and staff share responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field or plan to complete all requirements for a Ph.D. before August 15, 2027. Application Instructions Applications should be submitted to https://apply.interfolio.com/192055. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, a statement of scholarly interests, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted to Interfolio. Within the submitted materials, candidates should address how their teaching, scholarship, and/or service will support Lafayette's mission and values , with specific reference to our commitments to creating a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community. Review of applications will begin October 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Brett Hendrickson, Search Committee Chair and Department Head of Religious Studies, at hendribr@lafayette.edu . For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9781543 ""> https://apply.interfolio.com/192055 Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age ); and other applicable laws and College policies. 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