Postdoc at Florida State University

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar in Religion
Job ID: 40904
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Temporary

Department of Religion

Responsibilities
The Religion Department at Florida State University seeks candidates for a two-year post-doctoral research and teaching fellowship in the track of Religions of Western Antiquity which focuses on ancient Judaism and early Christianity. The research specialization of the position is open. Candidates whose research focuses on the Hebrew Bible, or Christianity and/or Judaism in late antiquity are especially welcome.

The appointed fellow will be expected to teach two courses each semester. Applicants must expect to have their doctorate in hand by August 10, 2017, and must have earned their doctorate no earlier than August 1, 2011. For full consideration a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, transcripts, and teaching dossier must be submitted (in one pdf file) by December 15, 2016.

Three confidential letters of reference must also be submitted by that date to REL-search@fsu.edu. Candidates must be able to show valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.

Qualifications
Promise of excellence in teaching and research in the context of a comprehensive program (8.A. through Ph.D.) is required.

Anticipated Salary Range
$47.658.60

Criminal Background Check
Effective August 1, 2015, all new hires require a pre-employment criminal history background check.

Pay Plan
Other Personal Services (OPS) positions are temporary and at-will appointments.

How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to
Florida State University at https:/obs.fsu.edu.If you are a current FSU
employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable
information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years. and
education details even if attaching a resume.

Affordable Care Act
OPS employees are covered under the Affordable Care Act. OPS employees
that meet certain criteria will be offered affordable health care coverage. For
more information, please visit the following website regarding the Affordable
Care Act, http://hr.fsu.edu/?page=benefits/insurance/insurance_home&ops=1.

Tobacco Free Campus
Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is
prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida
State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students,
employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.

Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran
Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at:
http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity
/EEO_Statement.pdf

Sent in by Matthew Goff.