Academic in Religious Studies – Asian Religions & Social Sciences

About the role

UCLouvain seeks a full‑time academic to teach and conduct research in Religious Studies, focusing on Asian religions and social sciences. The position is based on the main campus in Louvain‑la‑Neuve.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on Hinduism, Buddhism and contemporary Asian religions across multiple degree programmes.
• Supervise master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.
• Develop and coordinate research programmes, publish internationally, and obtain research funding.
• Participate in faculty and institute service activities, including programme and examination committees.

Required profile

• PhD in Religious Studies or a related field with expertise in Asian religions.
• Proven university teaching record with formal evaluations.
• International research experience and a strong publication record.
• Ability to work in French and English (or commit to acquire proficiency within two years).

Required skills

• High‑level scientific research competence, including funding acquisition and team management.
• Integration of research results into teaching.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with theologians.

What we offer

• Tenure‑track position with tenure after a positive probationary assessment (typically four years).
• Public sector pension and progressive salary based on seniority.
• Teaching load capped at 90 hours (full‑time) and 150 hours once tenured.
• Start date of 1 September 2027, leadership and management training, and various employee benefits.