Just a quick note to celebrate a neat development in Mormon studies and to help spread the word for potential job seekers. UVSC is a terrific school that is steadily growing a religious studies program that includes courses on Mormon topics.

Best of luck to applicants!

Dan Wotherspoon
Editor, Sunstone

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Religious and Mormon Literature Position at Utah Valley State College

The Utah Valley State College English & Literature Department seeks applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of English who can bring a scholarly, interdisciplinary approach to teaching literature of religion and the sacred, as well as literature that emerges from a religious culture, with preference given to those who specialize in Mormon literature and related genres. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to, Religious Studies, American Studies, Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, and American Literature. A Ph.D. from a regionally accredited institution is required at the time of appointment; ABDs will be considered.

For additional details visit http://www.uvsc.jobs (where applications should be submitted), or email Professor Lee Ann Mortensen, the hiring committee chair at: mortenle@uvsc.edu. UVSC is an AA/EO/Equal Access employer. Applications received by February 28th will receive priority consideration. This position will remain open until filled, pending funding.