Author: Molly Farneth

Call for Papers

Simone de Beauvoir Studies, Special Issue “Reading and Translating The Second Sex Globally”

Guest Editors: Sylvie Chaperon and Marine Rouch

Deadline: March 1, 2020

 Since its publication in France in 1949, The Second Sex has been translated into dozens of languages, and each time in a particular editorial, intellectual, and feminist context. Each translation has given rise to different adaptations and transformations of the text, which are later subject to critical receptions and appropriations by ordinary readers.

For this Special Issue (SdBS 31.2, October 2020), SdBS seeks completed articles of 7000-8000 words (in English or in French) that analyze the chains of complex choices implemented by editors and translators, as well as the consequences of these choices on the immediate reception and legacy of the work in diverse contexts. We especially invite submissions on cultural areas that are still underexplored in Beauvoir studies: Northern and Eastern Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Comparative studies are also encouraged.

Completed papers that follow the SdBS “Instructions for Authors” should be submitted on-line by March 1, 2020 at www.brill.com/sdbs. All submissions will be anonymously reviewed. Submitted articles that are not selected for this Special Issue may be considered for other issues of SdBS.

Call for Guest Editors

Simone de Beauvoir Studies

Deadline: November 15, 2019

Do you have an idea for an exciting theme that would make for an outstanding journal issue? Simone de Beauvoir Studies (SdBS) is seeking a guest editor for its next Special Issue (SdBS 32.2, October 2021). The Editorial Team is especially interested in proposals for creative, cutting-edge themes that promise to advance scholarship in a variety of disciplines and that speak to the most pressing issues of our time.

SdBS not only encourages proposals for themes that directly address Beauvoir’s writings, but also for those that do not treat Beauvoir’s writings per se but are nonetheless in conversation with her legacy such as gender studies, feminism, sexuality studies, disability studies, critical race theory, postcolonial studies, global politics, twentieth-century history, posthumanism, literary theory, and autobiography.

SdBS welcomes proposals from individuals and from teams comprised of faculty members from different countries, of junior and senior faculty members, and other pairings that harbor multiple perspectives. Prospective guest editors are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the Editor in Chief or another member of the Editorial Team before submitting them.

Please visit www.brill.com/sdbs for information on how to submit a guest editor proposal to SdBS and a list of sample Special Issue themes. Proposals for SdBS Special Issues are reviewed annually and should be submitted by November 15^th 2019.

The Immanent Frame has been a leading platform for groundbreaking public scholarship on secularism and religion since its founding in 2007. The past two years have seen expanded content on contemporary and global issues as demonstrated by our Exchanges, experimental projects (especially the tenth anniversary celebration “Is this all there is”), and emergent focus on teaching religion. We aim to further extend these innovations and to broaden TIF’s network of contributors and readers in ways that maintain its identity as a flagship scholarly forum.

Historically, TIF has recruited content only by invitation due to a limited editorial staff. The TIF editor and editorial associate work closely with invited authors to produce consistently high-quality scholarship. We have as a result fostered a loyal contributor and reader base that stretches across the Atlantic and English-speaking publics more broadly. In recognition of that tradition, and to intentionally widen the circle of potential contributors while maintaining our commitment to quality, we are issuing targeted calls for contributions. These calls will run for set periods of time with the expectation that selected proposals will be developed for publication within the academic calendar year. Broadening TIF in such a way is also intended to spotlight questions that have received comparatively less attention on the platform. By recruiting content from new contributors, we hope to expand our readership among a wider set of interested publics including scholars focused on public-facing work and practitioners, media, and policy audiences.

We have opened two distinct calls for content to begin this process. Whereas the Fall 2019 Call for Exchanges is for proposals on any questions related to the academic study and public understanding of secularism and religion, the Fall 2019 Call for Individual Essays seeks submissions that directly address religion and social movements around the globe.

To submit proposals for either of these open calls, complete the online submission forms found at the links below.

Fall 2019 Call for Exchanges (deadline 1 November 2019)

Fall 2019 Call for Individual Essays—Religion and social movements (deadline 1 December 2019)

Only proposals submitted through the online submission forms will be considered. Any questions regarding these calls for content can be directed to ifblog@ssrc.org.

The Department of Religious Studies at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in gender/sexuality or race/ethnicity and the study of religion. Areas of specialization and methodological approach are open, with priority given to candidates who have an interdisciplinary, comparative or transnational research agenda. The position will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs in Religious Studies. The department will support the hire through mentoring and professional development. The teaching load is 2/2 and the position will begin in August 2020. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.

The Department of Religious Studies is committed to diversity through research teaching, mentoring, and community engagement, and especially welcomes applications from people of African, Asian, Indigenous, and Latinx descent, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons.

Qualifications

The successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2020, should demonstrate potential for a successful publishing and research trajectory, and should have a solid record as an effective classroom teacher or a teaching philosophy helping to ensure success in the classroom. Applicants to this position should demonstrate ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Religious Studies.

We expect the successful candidate to develop strong research and publishing programs; to direct dissertations, MA reports, and honors theses; to advise students working in Religious Studies; and to exhibit a commitment to service to the department, college, and university.

Application Instructions

To apply for the position, please submit a letter of interest that includes a description of current and planned research; a curriculum vitae; a writing sample; a teaching portfolio that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, and a list of courses taught with a summary of teaching evaluations if applicable; along with the names and contact information three references to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/68907). Please send questions to Dr. Chad Seales (seales (at) austin.utexas.edu), Chair of the Search Committee.

Review of applications will begin 9am EST on October 28, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications received after 9am EST on October 28th may not receive full consideration. A background check will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The Department of Religions and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor level, working in the fields of gender and South Asian religions, with a specialization in Hinduism. The ideal candidate will have an excellent research profile and appropriate abilities in Indian languages.  Filling this position allows us to support graduate studies in the area of South Asian religions. The successful candidate will, therefore, have teaching experience and the ability to mentor graduate students. He or she will also complement existing strengths in Asian religions and women, gender and sexuality studies in the Department.

Concordia University is a vibrant research and teaching environment. Concordia is located in Montreal, Canada, which is a diverse and exciting city, ranked one of the best cities for overall quality of living in North America.

Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, a research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness if applicable, a diversity and inclusion statement, and a sample of published research. Candidates should also have three letters of reference emailed directly to the address below. All application materials should be sent directly via email to:

Subject Line: South Asia Position

Munit Merid, Assistant to the Chair

Department of Religions and Cultures

Concordia University

1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd.

H3G 1M8

Email: Munit.Merid (at) concordia.ca

https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/religions-cultures

Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position at the rank of Assistant Professor for August 1, 2020 however, appointments at a higher rank will be considered. Applications should be received by Monday, October 28th, 2019. All inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Carly Daniel-Hughes, Chair of the Department of Religions and Cultures: Carly.DanielHughes (at) concordia.ca

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Candidates should indicate whether or not they are Canadians or Permanent Residents of Canada in their application. Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their application. Candidates are also invited to disclose career interruptions or personal circumstances affecting their career progression.

Applicants who anticipate requiring accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion at vpfid (at) concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424 ext. 4323.

Sacred Writes is now accepting applications from scholars for up to two funded partnerships with Bitch Media. These three-month fellowships are modeled on Bitch Media’s Fellowships for Writers program. The goal is to develop, support, and amplify emerging, diverse voices in feminist, activist, and pop culture media. All fellows will work under the guidance of Bitch cofounder Andi Zeisler. Applicants must have graduate level training in religious studies, theology, biblical studies, or a related field and be able to work in one of four subject areas: sexual politics, pop culture criticism, technology, or global feminism. This partnership is open to faculty, independent scholars, and graduate students. Deadline for applications is 1 November 2019.

ABOUT BITCH MEDIA

Bitch Media’s mission is to provide and encourage an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media and culture. Bitch Media is in print with Bitch magazine, online at bitchmedia.org, on the air with the Popaganda and Backtalk podcasts, and on campuses around the world via Bitch on Campus. Bitch seeks to be a fresh, revitalizing voice in contemporary feminism, one that welcomes complex arguments and refuses to ignore the contradictory and often uncomfortable realities of life in an unequivocally gendered world. Bitch Media has a broad reach, with a community that has grown to over 6 million readers around the globe.

DURATION

Two three-month cycles are available in 2020:

• March 1 – May 30
• June 1 – August 31

Please specify on your application which you are available for.

SCOPE

Fellows will work in one of four subject areas during their fellowship period:

• Sexual politics
• Pop culture criticism
• Technology
• Global feminism

During the three-month fellowship, fellows will produce a minimum of four online articles (1800- 2000 words) for Bitch Media in the topic area of their fellowship. These pieces can take a variety of forms: reported, analytical, advocacy-focused, and even infographic. The partnership includes biweekly discussions (by phone or Zoom if fellows cannot meet in person) with the fellowship director and other members of the Bitch Media staff. Scholars will receive mentorship and support in creating, shaping, and editing articles and online pieces. Sacred Writes will provide a $2000 stipend for the three-month fellowship for each scholar partnered with Bitch Media.

For more information, and to apply, visit https://www.sacred-writes.org/bitch-media

Harvard Divinity School announces five full-time positions as Research Associate and Visiting Faculty for 2020-21 in its Women’s Studies in Religion Program.  Proposals for book-length research projects utilizing both religion and gender as central categories of analysis and focusing on any religion are welcomed.  Salary for 2020-21 will be $60,000.   Completed applications are due online by October 15, 2019.  Applicants must have received their PhD by October 1, 2019.  Please see the website (http://wsrp.hds.harvard.edu/apply) for more information.

The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks scholar(s) in Theology (e.g., constructive theology, systematic theology, historical theology, theological ethics, ethnographic theology), for an appointment date of July 1, 2020.  Rank and salary are open. We welcome applications at the assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor rank.

The Divinity School has a distinctive theological tradition, one in which theology seeks to be a full partner in the University’s broader conversations; theologians here thus aim to contribute something to these conversations, just as they expect to be informed and challenged by them.  We look to carry on this tradition by hiring theologian(s) whose contributions are engaged with scholarship on women, theology, and religion; this scholarship may include womanist theology, mujerista theology, Asian feminist theology, or other varieties of feminist theology, just as it may include work on gender and/or intersectionality. Ideal candidates will have a compelling research agenda that engages such scholarship and promises original and significant work in the field; can teach courses on this scholarship and advise students who are interested in drawing on it; and are willing and able to engage in interdisciplinary conversation with other scholars of religion and other fields within the University.

The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the academic study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students; Master’s students in M.A., M.Div., and A.M.R.S. programs; and undergraduates in the College. Many faculty members hold associate appointments in humanities or social science departments and professional schools of the University.

Candidates must hold the Ph.D. in Theology or a related course of study by the time of appointment.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2019 and continue until all positions are filled or the search is closed. Applicants should submit 1) a letter of interest, 2) CV, 3) a teaching statement, 4) syllabi, 5) a statement articulating future research agenda, and 6) a writing sample of 25-40 pages.  If applying at the assistant professor rank, applicants must also solicit three letters of recommendation through the system. Applications should be made online, at apply.interfolio.com/66476. If you have any questions, contact Sara Bigger at sfbigger (at) uchicago.edu.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/.  Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity (at) uchicago.edu with their request.

2019 Feminist Theologies Conference

Friday October 11 – Saturday October 12, 2019

Pilgrim Theological College, Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Confirmed plenary presentations:

• Reverend Dr Seforosa Caroll (Sydney),
• Reverend Dr Sally Douglas (Melbourne),
• Dr Janice McRandal (Brisbane).
• Professor Nicola Slee (Birmingham and Amsterdam),
• Janette Gray RSM Lecture by Nicola Slee at 7.30pm on Friday 11 October

Call for Papers

Power, Authority, Love: Writing, Rites, and Right

We warmly invite scholars, activists, artists and other practitioners to explore and expound feminist understandings of power, authority and love, both as distinct concepts or experiences and in the interrelatedness. The scope of papers is broad. Diverse contributions will, however, be connected through one of three lenses:

1. “writing”—focusing on engagement with feminist theological work on power, authority or love;
2. “rites”—focusing on ritual expressions of power, authority or love informed by feminist theology;
3. “right”—focusing on getting power, authority or love “right” in practice from feminist perspective.

Presentations of 20 minutes (only and firmly) will be followed by 15 minutes discussion.

How to submit a paper

Proposals of 250 words are due by July 7, 2019, to tfraser (at) divinity.edu.au

Please include your name, academic or other relevant affiliation, paper title, and a statement of how the proposal is related to the conference theme.

Acceptance will be advised by 29 July 2019.

Selected papers will be published after peer review in a special issue of a journal and/or a collection of essays arising from the event.

Visit: https://vox.divinity.edu.au/news/call-for-papers-power-authority-love/?fbclid=IwAR0NGIR7e9VyVzuoOsIDlc8I3jNAka3J7rWSLj9xBlWO-KFtoldDC_vXLwY