The Religion Programme at the University of Otago invites applications for a three-year, fixed-term position as Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Religion. We welcome applicants from a range of disciplines and specialties, but applicants should have research expertise that speaks to one or more of the Abrahamic religions (Islam, Judaism, and/or Christianity) and be able to demonstrate sophistication in using social-scientific and/or historical methods.

The successful candidate will teach an introductory 100-level course on Judaism, Christianity and Islam each year, plus one or two more courses of their own design (an average of two and a half courses per year). We particularly encourage candidates whose own courses would address aspects of Islam and/or Christianity outside Europe and North America.

Applicants should have an energetic and enthusiastic commitment to teaching and an active research profile. Applicants should also have completed a PhD by June 2016 and should have knowledge of languages relevant to their area of research expertise. It is hoped that duties will commence on 13 June 2016.