The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUPUI announces a program for early career scholars in American Religion. Beginning in 2016, a series of seminars devoted to the enhancement of teaching and research for younger scholars in American Religion will be offered in Indianapolis. The aims of all sessions of the program are to develop ideas and methods of instruction in a supportive workshop environment, stimulate scholarly research and writing, and create a community of scholars that will continue into the future.
The dates for these seminars are:
Session I: April 13-17, 2016
Session II October 5-9, 2016
Session III: April 5-9, 2017
Session IV: October 18-22, 2017
Eligibility: Scholars eligible to apply are those who have launched their careers within the last seven years and who are working in a subfield of the area of religion in North America, broadly understood. Ten scholars will be selected, with the understanding that they will commit to the program for all dates. Each participant will be expected to produce a course syllabus, with justification of teaching approach, and a publishable research article. Costs for transportation, lodging, and meals for the seminars will be covered, and there is no application fee.
To Apply: Applicants must submit: (a) a curriculum vitae; (b) three letters of reference directly supporting their application to the program (do not send portfolios with generic reference letters); and (c) a 700-word essay indicating why they are interested in participating, their current and projected research, and teaching interests. The deadline for applications is 16 November 2015. Essays, CVs, and letters of reference should be sent in PDF format to raac@iupui.edu. (Letters of reference should be submitted directly by referees.)
For more information, please visit http://www.raac.iupui.edu/professional-development/tier-3-1/call-applications/