Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Post Doc Fellow Department SAS - Religion Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary The Department of Religion at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick, N.J.) invites applications for the Alka Siddhartha Dalal Endowed Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jainism to begin Fall 2024. The fellowship is open to candidates who specialize in any subfield of Jain Studies, including but not limited to religion, history, philosophy, art, or literature. The postdoctoral fellow will be appointed to a two-year term with the possibility of an extension for a maximum of two additional years. During their appointment, the fellow will conduct research, participate in departmental activities, lead on-campus programs (e.g., an academic workshop in Jain Studies), and deliver public scholarly lectures in Jain Studies. The teaching load is 1/1 per year, with one course focusing on Jainism and the other containing a substantial Jain component.Applicants must have a Ph.D., or will have fulfilled all requirements for the Ph.D., in Religious Studies, Asian Studies, History, Philosophy, or other cognate fields, by the time of appointment. They should be cognizant of theories and methodologies in the study of religion and should expect to participate in the department's programs as well as develop their own programming. The fellowship carries a generous fund to support the fellow's research and programming needs.All applications must be submitted online. No other method of application will be accepted. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of application (addressing scholarship and teaching), a CV, three letters of recommendation, and one sample of scholarly writing. Completed applications submitted by April 8, 2024, will receive full consideration. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0253 Posting Open Date 03/08/2024 Posting Close Date 04/08/2024 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Applicants must have a Ph.D. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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