KC Assoc Professor EXT - Humanities

Kettering Health • Kettering, OH

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About The Position

Kettering College offers a unique religion curriculum that equips every student with a minor in spiritual care. Education in ethics is an essential part of this vision, both for the formation of the student with an ethical character and for the practice of contextually informed ethical decisions in care. Based on these goals, we are seeking someone who is trained/studied in some/all of the following: Virtue/Narrative-based ethics, Theological Ethics, Medical/Bio-Ethics, and the relationship between Theology and Science; who can address areas of care such as: Moral Injury and Moral Distress; and has training or interest in Clinical Pastoral Education.

Kettering College seeks a full-time (extended contract – includes a summer session) faculty member for the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences. The selected individual will be qualified to teach undergraduate/graduate courses in clinical ethics and bioethics, spiritual care, and SDA fundamental beliefs. The selected individual will participate in campus life other duties assigned by the department chair. S/he will engage in in-person and online instruction and work closely with fellow teachers to ensure instructional quality.

Because Kettering College is a faith-based institution, the ideal candidate will also be active in their local and faith communities. It is expected that each applicant will provide a statement of faith regarding how their faith would affect their position as a faculty member within the department.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in theology, biblical studies, and/or ethics is required.
• Submission of Required Materials
• Active in their local and faith communities
• Provide a statement of faith regarding how their faith would affect their position as a faculty member within the department.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree in theology, biblical studies, and/or ethics is preferred.
• Doctoral candidates and MA in Religious or Theological studies may also apply.
• At least a minor in ethics is preferred.
• Clinical pastoral education is preferred.
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating effective learning for Kettering College Students
• Teach undergraduate/graduate courses in clinical ethics and bioethics, spiritual care, and SDA fundamental beliefs
• Participate in campus life other duties assigned by the department chair
• Engage in in-person and online instruction
• Work closely with fellow teachers to ensure instructional quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees