Association for the Sociology of Religion

Vice President, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities

peterbeyer — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:08:14 +0000

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Boston University School of Theology – Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

peterbeyer — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:03:10 +0000

Boston University School of Theology seeks a post-doctoral Research Fellow for a period of three years, beginning June 1, 2012. The Fellow will work under the auspices of BU’s Center for Practical Theology and in collaboration with the Congregational Studies Team, an independent scholarly network, to direct the creation of a web-based pedagogical resource to enhance research and teaching on congregations and other communities of faith. The Fellow will oversee design, solicit content from a wide range of scholars and practitioners, and develop innovative web-based learning tools. A full description of this Lilly-funded project is available here. The successful candidate will hold a PhD or ThD in a relevant field, have familiarity with congregational studies research, and be able to demonstrate facility in web-based technologies. It is anticipated that appointment will be made at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of application detailing the specific experience and vision s/he would bring to the project. Two letters of reference should be sent directly by referees. All application materials should be sent to Ms. Xochitl Alvizo, Center for Practical Theology, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 (cpt@bu.edu). Review of applications will begin March 19 and continue until the position is filled.

Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) in the Social Sciences Research Institute at Rice University

peterbeyer — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:23:36 +0000

The Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) in the Social Sciences Research Institute at Rice University is offering one two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the social sciences to begin on July 1, 2012 at a rate of $52,000 per year. The fellow will be housed in the Department of Sociology and work primarily with Associate Professor of Sociology and RPLP Director Elaine Howard Ecklund (www.ehecklund.rice.edu>) on the Religion among Scientists in International Context study, a six-nation study of how scientists understand religion and science ethics. The fellow will also work with Kirstin Matthews, Science and Technology Fellow in the Baker Institute for Public Policy and Steve Lewis, C.V. Starr Transnational China Fellow in the Baker Institute for Public Policy, who are participating with Dr. Ecklund on the RASIC study. There are no teaching responsibilities associated with the fellowship. Because of the needs of the study, preference will be given to applicants who speak one or more of the following languages fluently: French, Italian, Turkish, or Mandarin, in addition to fluent English. Ability to do high-level statistical analysis or experience conducting qualitative interviews is also an asset to the application. An online application is required, and additional required application materials include a curriculum vitae, a copy of at least one recent social science publication, and a transcript for language courses taken or other evidence of fluency (article published in language, for example). Please apply online at jobs.rice.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53111. In addition to the online application materials, three letters of recommendation sent by writers under separate cover will be required. Letters should be sent to Samuel Kye, RASIC Postdoctoral Selection Committee, Department of Sociology MS-28, Rice University, 6100 Main St, Houston TX 77005-1892. Application review will begin on April 1, 2012. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Mellon Graduate Fellowships in Sociology of Religion at Notre Dame

peterbeyer — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:37:12 +0000

As the premier university in North America for the academic study of religion, the University of Notre Dame has scores of faculty members, centers, and institutes across departments and schools whose scholarship focuses on religion. Among them is the Center for the Study of Religion and Society (http://csrs.nd.edu/), housed in the Department of Sociology. The Center is pleased to announce Mellon Graduate Fellowships for incoming graduate students.

In order to continue attracting outstanding doctoral students who can take advantage of Notre Dame’s distinction in the study of religion, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded $657,000 to ND to support an initiative in religion across the disciplines. The funding includes generous support for incoming graduate students whose records are outstanding and who will work on religious topics in their academic disciplines. Funding will be awarded to the best students in competition across eight departments, including Sociology. Strong applicants in sociology of religion will be highly competitive for fellowships.

Support for Mellon Fellows includes continuing summer stipends, research funding, and special interdisciplinary workshops. Mellon Fellows will receive a normal graduate stipend plus four years of summer funding at $5,000 each summer. Presidential Fellows who are Mellon Fellows will receive, in addition to their already higher stipends, five summers of additional support at $3,000 per summer

Nominations for Mellon Fellowship are made by departments, based on the strength of graduate school applications. Details are available at http://rmellon.nd.edu.

In addition to its notable strengths in sociology of religion, noted above, the University of Notre Dame has centers of excellence in politics and religion, law and religion, religion and international development, religion and peace-building, literature and religion, medieval studies, religious and intellectual history, sacred music, the philosophy of religion, and other related areas. Notre Dame also has one of the best theology departments in the world.

Exceptionally strong prospective graduate students interested in the sociology of religion are encouraged to apply to the Sociology graduate program at Notre Dame and to express interest in these fellowships. Prospective applicants with questions may contact Christian Smith, chris.smith@nd.edu, or the Department of Sociology’s Director of Graduate Studies, William Carbonaro, wcarbona@nd.edu.