The East Asian Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University seeks to appoint a senior scholar (at the rank of associate or full professor), working on religion in East Asia. We invite applications from candidates in any relevant discipline or area of expertise, including but not limited to, trans-regional Asian and/or transnational religious movements, translational studies, religion and environment, or gender and religion. Candidates should have a strong scholarly record and teaching experience, excellent language skills, and be prepared to teach a range of graduate and undergraduate courses related to East Asian religions, as well as to supervise graduate students at the Ph.D. level. We anticipate a start-date date as early as 1 July 2022. The successful candidate will be tenured in the department most closely associated with their research, teaching, and training. The East Asian Studies Program is committed to conducting a broad and inclusive search for a candidate who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.  

Applicants should include a cover letter, CV, a description of scholarly and teaching activity, a writing sample, and the names of three references. All application material should be submitted online via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/95568. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.  

The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

For inquiries, please contact the chair of the search committee, Yulia Frumer ([email protected])