Vanderbilt University - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Specializing in the Study of Early Christianity H-Net Job Guide

• 10/06/2026 Job Institution Vanderbilt University Institution Type College / University Department Department of Classical and Religious Studies Location Tennessee, United States Position Assistant Professor Description The Department of Classical and Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the study of early Christianity, beginning Fall 2027. We are interested in candidates with the ability to work across texts and traditions, including the traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy. We are open to candidates using innovative computational methods in the study of ancient texts. Qualifications In addition to outstanding scholarly potential, successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to contribute to undergraduate teaching in religious studies—including undergraduate courses on Christianity, the New Testament, theories and methods in the study of religion, and other departmental curricular needs. The successful candidate will also contribute to the Arts & Science Core curriculum and the Graduate Department of Religion. Application Instructions Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand no later than August 1, 2027. Applications should be submitted through Interfolio (at https://apply.interfolio.com/194830 ) and include: a cover letter that discusses current and future research; CV; writing sample (25-30 pages); statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching effectiveness (including recent teaching evaluations); and the names and contact details of three recommenders. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for short-listed candidates. EEO Statement Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Contact Information Department of Classical and Religious Studies Vanderbilt University

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Appleton Place Nashville, TN 37203-5721 Job URL https://apply.interfolio.com/194830 Website https://as.vanderbilt.edu/classical-religious/ Posting Date October 6, 2026 Closing Date November 6, 2026 Disclaimer H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures , reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net .