Employment - King's University College, University of Western Ontario: Assistant Professor in Religious Studies

Religious Studies – Catholic Studies King’s University College at The University of Western Ontario invites applications for an appointment in Religious Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), effective July 1, 2012, subject to budgetary approval. The candidate will teach in the Catholic Studies programs in the department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. Candidates should have either a demonstrable competence in Catholic Moral Theology/Theological Ethics with a solid grounding in Systematic Theology or a demonstrable competence in Systematic Theology with a solid grounding in Catholic Moral Theology/Theological Ethics. Candidates should have a completed Ph.D. on or before July 1, 2012 (ABD candidates should submit documentation of defense date), excellent teaching skills, and superior potential for research and publication. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of teaching evaluations, and two writing samples or publications should be sent electronically to Dr. Steve Lofts, Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at kingsjobsearch@uwo.ca. Three letters of reference should be addressed to Dr. Steve Lofts, Chair, King’s University College at The University of Western Ontario, 266 Epworth Avenue, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 2M3. Deadlines: the deadline to be considered for an interview at the Annual Meeting of the AAR is Nov. 15, 2011; the deadline to be considered for a Skype interview is Dec. 1, 2011. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience ($64,600- $77,400 plus benefits and extended health coverage): for details see http://www.kings.uwo.ca/employment. King’s University College is a publicly funded equal opportunity employer sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of London. The College welcomes faculty and students from all faiths and backgrounds. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority however this is an international search and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The King’s University College website is http://www.kings.uwo.ca.