Research Associate & Visiting Faculty | Harvard Divinity

About Position/Job

The Women’s Studies in Religion Program (WSRP) at Harvard Divinity School invites applications for five full-time positions as Research Associate and Visiting Faculty for the 2026–2027 academic year. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this prestigious fellowship supports book-length research projects that place religion and gender at the centre of analysis, across any religious tradition. Fellows will join a vibrant intellectual community and contribute to groundbreaking scholarship in religious studies, gender, and interdisciplinary fields. The program seeks innovative proposals that combine rigorous methods with scholarly and social significance. This is a one-year residential appointment with a salary of $65,000, offering a unique opportunity to pursue research in a world-class academic environment.

Position/Job Details

Position: Research Associate and Visiting Faculty
Institution: Harvard Divinity School
Department: Women’s Studies in Religion Program (WSRP)
Research field: Religion, Gender, Humanities, Social Sciences, Public Policy
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Number of posts: 5
Job Type: Full-time, Visiting Faculty Appointment
Start Date (Anticipated): August 2026
Working Hours: Full academic year residency
Salary Range: $65,000 (fixed)
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research area

Religion and gender studies
Religious studies and theology
Humanities, social sciences, and public policy perspectives on religion
Feminist and interdisciplinary approaches to religion

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) completed by 1 October 2025

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong research proposal for a book-length project
Academic background in religion, humanities, social sciences, or public policy
Demonstrated commitment to advancing scholarship on religion and gender

Key Responsibilities

Be in residence at Harvard Divinity School for the 2026–2027 academic year
Conduct research on the proposed project with religion and gender as central categories
Participate in the scholarly community of WSRP
Produce a publishable piece of research by the end of the fellowship