Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term
About The Position
The Department of Religious Studies seeks a highly skilled practitioner to teach in the new Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise Master of Arts Degree and Certificate program. This position requires expertise in, and enthusiasm for, teaching graduate courses, mentoring students, providing career advice, and engaging with supportive and collaborative colleagues. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in teaching in a liberal-arts style department with all the resources of a large Big Ten research university. The candidate will work with the Department of Religious Studies to teach a 5-week online and asynchronous courses; examples: 1. Nonprofits and the Legal Environment and 2. Nonprofit Governance. The successful candidate brings substantial knowledge of national and international nonprofit organizations, including working for and with the nonprofit sector. The candidate also has a background in nonprofit management, nonprofit law, and board operations and best practices. Experience with teaching, training, and mentorship is desired. This is a part-time, fixed-term position. The teaching assignment will begin January 1, 2026 and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance. Rank can include instructor or assistant professor and is determined by highest degree with a Master's degree required for an instructor position and a JD or PhD required for an assistant professor position. Position is planned to recur every Spring Semester
Requirements
- Master's Degree for Instructor rank or JD for Assistant Professor rank.
- Professional experience related to nonprofit management, organizational development, leadership, or entrepreneurship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the design and development of graduate or adult learning experiences, such as lesson plans, mentorship efforts, workshops, or syllabi.
- Demonstrated advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, service, and/or community involvement.
Responsibilities
- teaching graduate courses
- mentoring students
- providing career advice
- engaging with supportive and collaborative colleagues
- teach a 5-week online and asynchronous courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
