Tenured or Tenure-Track Position in Religion and Ecology

Harvard University’s Faculty of Divinity seeks to make afull-time, tenure or
tenure-track appointment in the area of Religion and Ecology tofill the Richard
Reinhold Niebuhr Professorship of Divinity. Weseek candidates with expertise
in Christian morality, ethics, and values, within the context ofglobal religious
pluralism and diversity. We are particularly interested in ascholar with expertise
either in environmental justice or environmental ethics. Thesuccessful candidate
should be competent in the debates, methods, and theoreticalframeworks of the
subfield of religion and ecology, including religion and climatechange. Applicants
should also be familiar with forms of analysis that address race,gender, and social
location. Excellence in teaching and research is expected. Thedoctoral degree
must be held by June 30, 2024.

The successful candidate will work closely with students in theDivinity School’s
Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, and Master ofReligion in
Public Life programs, as well as PhD candidates in the Study ofReligion in the
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. They will also have anopportunity to
teach undergraduates in Harvard College, and to collaborate withcolleagues and
students in other related programs, departments, and schools in theUniversity.

Applications should be made online at:

academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/12537

Applications must include a current CV, a cover letter, awriting
sample, and three letters of recommendation (submitted by therecommenders
through the application portal). Review of applications will beginon September 30,
2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Letters of nomination are welcome. Applicants should address anyquestions
regarding the position itself or the online application system tothe search office at
niebuhrsearch@hds.harvard.edu.

HDS is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action employer, andencourages applications and nominations of women and/or ethnicminority candidates. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy andpregnancy related conditions, or any other characteristic protectedby law.