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Dedman College is accepting the following applications for non-tenure track positions to begin Fall 2025: 

Religious Studies.  Lecturer in South or Southeast Asian Islam. Position No. 5732. The Department of Religious Studies in Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences at ÃÛÌÒ½´Methodist University invites applications for a non-tenure track, renewable position in South Asian or Southeast Asian Islam at the rank of Lecturer. The position requires in-person teaching in Dallas beginning August 1, 2025. The teaching load is typically four classes in each of the fall and spring semesters. Service expectations include attending departmental meetings, mentoring, and engagement with students and colleagues across the university. Contract renewal and promotion to Senior Lecturer is contingent upon performance. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented populations in the discipline. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related field at time of appointment, ability to teach courses in Asian Religions, Topics related to Religions of South and Southeast Asia, Contemporary Islam. Proven ability/interest in and commitment to teaching. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to teach courses on Islam in Asia across all periods, Islam and empire, contemporary Islam, and courses that would contribute to the minor in Asian Studies; experience mentoring culturally diverse students; interest in contributing to a robust graduate program in Religious Studies and broader culture of excellent teaching on campus. Application: Submit letter of application highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, complete curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence (teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi, pedagogical publications) to . Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by November 1, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled. Department of Religious Studies: The Department of Religious Studies at ÃÛÌÒ½´is a dynamic, collegial group of researchers and teachers with intellectual breadth that spans the globe, multiple academic disciplines, and several thousand years of history. Our research has been recognized with numerous fellowships, grants, and awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Templeton Foundation grant, and several national and international book awards. Faculty in the department are also dedicated to undergraduate and graduate teaching and have been recognized multiple times at the university, national, and international levels. Visit us at

ÃÛÌÒ½´Methodist University is a nationally ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan areas. Researchers are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholarsacrossthehumanities,socialsciences,naturalsciences,engineering,andbusiness. ÃÛÌÒ½´offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. The city of Dallas is one of the nation's most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers, and the Dallas-FortWorthmetroplexisthefourthlargestmetropolitanareaintheUS.ExploreSMUat 

ÃÛÌÒ½´is a nationally-ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Faculty are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. ÃÛÌÒ½´offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. The City of Dallas is one of the nation’s most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest in the US. The region's quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living and a variety of housing options.  A full range of professional sports teams, music venues, a lively and innovative restaurant scene, and more make Dallas an extremely liveable city.  Explore Dedman College at /dedman, and ÃÛÌÒ½´at

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ÃÛÌÒ½´will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.  The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

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