The Religious Studies Department at Hamilton College seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Asian religions. Rank is at the assistant professor or instructor level, Ph.D. preferred. Candidates should have the capacity to teach Hinduism and elements of Islam. Research may emphasize textual, visual, ethnographic, and / or other disciplinary perspectives but candidates should be conversant with the interpretive perspectives of the history of religion. Letters of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation should be sent by October 1, 2011 to Richard Seager, Chair, Religious Studies, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Rd. Clinton, NY 13323, or email RelStud@hamilton.edu.

Hamilton College (www.hamilton.edu) is a residential liberal arts college located in the Mohawk Valley of upstate New York; for applicants with dual-career considerations, Hamilton participates in the regional Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, which posts additional area employment opportunities at www.upstatenyherc.org. Dual career couples should be aware that Hamilton is located within easy commuting distance from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY and that Colgate is also planning to make faculty appointments in a number of departments. A list of Colgate's openings can be found at http://offices.colgate.edu/hr/faculty.htm.

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education are especially encouraged to apply.

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community.