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Harvard University

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Title Research Associate and Visiting Faculty in Women's Studies and Religion

School Harvard Divinity School

Department/Area Women's Studies in Religion Program

Position Description

Five full-time positions as Research Associate and Visiting Faculty for the academic year 2026-27. Proposals for book-length research projects utilizing both religion and gender as central categories of analysis and focusing on any religion are welcomed. They may address women and religion in any time, place, or religious tradition, and may utilize disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches from across the fields of theology, the humanities, and the social sciences. Application deadline is October 15, 2025.

Basic Qualifications

PhD or Terminal Degree received in hand by October 1, 2025 in the area of the project.

Additional Qualifications

Selection criteria emphasize the quality of the applicant’s research prospectus, outlining objectives and methods; its fit with the Program’s research priorities; the significance of the contribution of the proposed research to the study of religion, gender, and to its field; and an agreement to produce a publishable piece of work.

Special Instructions

Later in the application, please submit the following documents when prompted.

1) Project Description
Please give a description of your proposed research project outlining objectives and methods, in particular its focus on the interaction of religion and gender. Relate your project to the general context of women’s studies scholarship, indicating its potential contribution to women’s studies and to your field. Statement should not exceed four double-spaced pages (1250 words). (Note: Because the research prospectus is of central importance in evaluating applications, it should be written for this Program.)

2) Proposed Course Description
Please provide a title and description of the course related to your research project, which you propose to offer. The course design should place your research in a broad context appropriate to the Divinity School. Description should not exceed one page.

3) Other Statement
Please describe your background in women’s studies and assess the importance of a Research Associate position for your work. Statement should not exceed 750 words.

4) CV
CV should include educational background, professional history, honors and awards, languages, and any published work with full bibliographic citation, including work in progress. CV should not exceed ten pages.

5) Writing Sample
Please provide a sample of current work such as a chapter or article, or work of comparable length.

6) Two Letters of Recommendation
They should comment on your academic qualifications and your ability to complete the proposed project. (An automated message will be sent to your recommenders.)

NOTE: The use of generative AI to complete any portion of this application is prohibited; all content must be your own. You will be required to confirm this when you submit your application.

Contact Information

Tracy Wall
Program Coordinator
617-495-5705

Contact Email wsrp@hds.harvard.edu

Salary Range

Minimum Number of References Required 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed 2

Keywords

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Academic Rank
   • Assistant Professor
   • Associate Professor
   • Professor
   • Instructor/Lecturer
   • Independent Scholar
   • Researcher
   • Other
2. If Other Academic Rank, please explain:

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Will you hold a doctoral degree by the date indicated in the job advertisement?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Date the doctorate was received.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Institution and Department where doctorate was completed.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Project Title

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Project Description (not to exceed 50 words)

   (Open Ended Question)

8. * Project Area of Study
   • African American Religions
   • African Religions
   • Catholicism
   • Early Christianity
   • East Asian Religions
   • Ethics
   • Hebrew Bible
   • Islam
   • Judaism
   • Ministry
   • Near Eastern Religions
   • New Testament
   • North American Religions
   • Protestantism
   • Religion & Society
   • South Asian Religions
   • Theology
   • Other
9. If other area of study, please specify

   (Open Ended Question)

10. * Course Title

    (Open Ended Question)

11. * Course Abstract (not to exceed 50 words)

    (Open Ended Question)

12. * Please list your academic positions (Institution, Dates, Titles)

    (Open Ended Question)

13. * Languages (limit 745 characters)

    (Open Ended Question)

14. * Please list your academic honors and/or awards

    (Open Ended Question)

15. * By answering "yes" to the following question, you confirm that: Generative Artificial Intelligence was not used in the completion of this application.
    • Yes
    • No
16. * How did you learn about this position?
    • Harvard University - online job search
    • Journal - online job search
    • Postdoctoral Association - online job search
    • Other - online job search
    • Email announcement
    • From a colleague
    • Other
17. * Previous Applicant
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Project Proposal
2. Proposed Course Description
3. Other Statement
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Writing Sample 1

Optional Documents

PI279114448

Job Tags

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