Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

As part of your application materials please provide the following:

1. Cover letter with a statement of your research interests
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Contact information of three references.

Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to provide evidence of their teaching ability (teaching portfolio) and a writing sample (15,000 words maximum), or you may upload them now. 

The deadline for applications is November 15, 2026.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194885EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Assistant Professor
Anticipated Hiring Range	$70,000 - $75,000
Work Schedule	Varies According to Need
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences
About the Department	The Department of Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences houses six majors with over 500 students in Africana Studies, Arts Studies, International Studies, Self-Design, Science, Technology, and Society, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. IHSS also offers 7 undergraduate minors, 3 undergraduate dual-degree honors programs, and 1 graduate program. IHSS has core faculty and faculty directors who work in partnership with departments from our college and others to deliver the courses in each program. IHSS actively partners with departments and programs on campus and in the Triangle to host events including speakers and conferences in support of the programs several times during the school year. For more information, please visit https://ihss.chass.ncsu.edu. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is committed to offering a high-quality undergraduate Philosophy curriculum, including a major and minor in Philosophy. PRS is also committed to offering a high-quality undergraduate Religious Studies curriculum, including a major and a minor in Religious Studies, that provides students an extended opportunity to examine the multiple interpretations of the category “religion” – including religion as a social construction, as an element of psychological development, as a branch of metaphysics, and as a constellation of ritual practices – and the ways in which religious traditions have played a central role in human culture and history; developing the analytical abilities and expressive powers of our students. PRS provides educational and research opportunities at the graduate level; and conducts research, teaching, and scholarship that advances knowledge and understanding in the disciplines of Philosophy and Religious Studies.
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Essential Job Duties	North Carolina State University welcomes applications for an appointment as a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Hinduism. The faculty position will be housed in the Department of Integrative Humanities and Social Sciences (IHSS), with a joint appointment in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies (PRS). The appointment in IHSS will be based in one of the following programs: International Studies; Science, Technology and Society; Arts Studies; or Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. A research focus on modern and/or contemporary periods preferred. Training in pre-modern languages and cultures welcome. The standard teaching load will be four courses per academic year, with two each in IHSS and PRS. Other responsibilities include research, publication, and service.
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned by the Department Head.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Successfully defended a PhD in Religious Studies or a closely related field by May 2027. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications	Demonstrated a capacity to teach courses on Hinduism/South Asian traditions and methods/theory in the study of religion.  Proven skills in teaching and facilitating research with a broad cross-section of students. Offer substantial course content in person and online. Commitment to an active research agenda. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience working with interdisciplinary subject matter. Strong organizational and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience teaching at the university level. Doctoral degree in Religious Studies. Research interests in environmental issues, gender and sexuality, nationalism, politics, subaltern studies, and ethnicity are welcome
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	09/18/2026
Anticipated Close Date	11/15/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	As part of your application materials please provide the following: 1. Cover letter with a statement of your research interests 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Contact information of three references. Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to provide evidence of their teaching ability (teaching portfolio) and a writing sample (15,000 words maximum), or you may upload them now.  The deadline for applications is November 15, 2026.

Position Details

Position Number	00112328
Position Type	Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	161001 - Integrative Humanities&Soc Sci
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected]. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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Application Materials Required

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

1. Short Writing Sample
2. Teaching Statement