The Department for the Study of Religion at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Judaism with a focus on Sustainability. There is no geographical priority or methodological requirement. We seek candidates who specialize in the intersections of religion and environmental justice, feminist ecologies, ecologies of care, climate change, biocultural diversity, conservation, land use, or another subfield of critical sustainability studies, to begin Fall 2025. Proficiency in pertinent language/s is expected. The successful candidate will possess a clear research agenda evidenced by a history of or potential for significant scholarly contribution and public engagements in relevant venues. They will also be able to teach two particular courses—“Judaism” and “Nature, Spirituality, Ecology”—and they will have the requisite expertise to develop other classes related to the Study of Religion. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the Study of Religion or a related field by the time of appointment. 

Apply via Interfolio. The application must include cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample (no more than 25 pages), names and email addresses of three references whom the department may contact, and diversity statement that explicitly references how the applicant meets at least two of the Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. 

Review of applications will begin on October 8, 2024 and the position will remain open until filled.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.