Religious Studies Affiliate Instructor
About The Position
This posting is for an applicant pool for affiliate faculty in Religious Studies. These are temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions. The number of positions varies each semester based on program needs. Screening of applicants will occur when positions become available, and not all applicants will be contacted or selected to teach. The Department of Philosophy's mission is to engage students, faculty, and the community in critical conversations about human existence, truth, and inquiry. The department offers a BA in Philosophy and minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies. Instructors will teach one to three classes per semester, with particular needs for courses such as RLG 1040 - Asian Religions, RLG 1050 - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and RLG 1090 - Religion, Justice, and Liberation Movements. Opportunities exist for teaching both in-person and online.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Religious Studies or closely related field
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a closely related field
- Teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Teach 3 - 9 credit hours in the area of Religious Studies; teaching may be in-person, remote, or hybrid.
- Deliver course content to students.
- Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Grade student work.
- Provide students with robust feedback in a timely manner.
- Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
- Provide online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
- Provide instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies.
- Comply with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
- Adapt and learn new modes of instruction.
- Be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.
Benefits
- medical
- vision
- dental
- free RTD pass
- tuition reimbursement
- life and supplemental insurance plans
- retirement plans
- access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
