Open Positions
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Regional Board Member Positions
Annual Board elections are held each year during the business meeting on the final day of the regional conference. Most positions are multiple-year terms, so they will not be open for election each year. The position of Vice President-Elect is open for election each year. It is part of the presidential line, which transitions from Vice President to President to Past President, resulting in a four-year commitment. It is important to note that candidates must be able to secure a free host institution for the AARWR annual conference during their year as President. Further details on the positions and election process are available in our Operating Agreement. Board Positions opening up in March 2024
Parties interested in running for any of these positions except for that of the Regionally Elected Coordinator (REC) should send their CV and Letter of Interest to Jake Nagasawa, AAR/WR's current REC, at jnagasawa@umail.ucsb.edu. The deadline for submitting your documents to run for these positions is: March 8, 2024 at 11:59pm. For job descriptions of any open position, please see AAR/WR's Policy File and Operating Agreement. |
Unit Chair Positions
Unit Chairs are filled on an as-needed basis. Each Unit can have two co-chairs. Members interested in an open Unit Chair position must submit their CV to the current President and/or Vice President, who will bring it to the Executive Committee for a decision. Unit Chair positions are 3-year terms, with the possibility of renewal. Please see the "Units" section of the website for more information on chair responsibilities. If you would like to serve as a unit chair, please contact John Erickson and Marie Cartier a CV, letter of interest, and willingness to serve for three years. Units with one or two Chair Positions openings in Spring 2023: Buddhist Studies Education and Pedagogy Goddess Studies Graduate Student Professional Development Islamic Studies Latinx Religions and Spiritualties Psychology, Culture, and Religion Queer Studies in Religion Religion in America Religion, Literature, and Film Religions of Asia Womanist/Pan African Women and Religion |
On March 20, 2015, at the Regional Board Meeting at Santa Clara University, the Board voted that candidates interested in running for leadership positions are not required to be present at the Business Meeting to stand for election, but candidates are strongly encouraged to attend the general meeting at the annual regional conference, to demonstrate the seriousness of their commitment.