Adjunct, Religious Studies

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Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sju.edu. Complete applications are to include a cover letter, C.V. This position will serve as an electronic file and replace receiving paper CV's.

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Position Title: Adjunct, Religious Studies Full Time or Part Time Status: Part-Time, Temporary If Part Time, hours per week: 3-12 hours per week If temporary, please provide a start and end date:

Semester by Semester

Job Type: No Response Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications

Saint Josephs University's Department of Theology and Religious Studies has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester in Religious Studies. Professionals with experience and a passion for teaching college undergraduates will be given preference.

Individuals should be familiar with the University's mission as Jesuit and Catholic and comfortable working within that milieu. At the same time, applicants should be aware that theology, as taught in this institution, does not assume any particular religious background and emphasizes critical thinking and careful analytical skills. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct 1 or 2 courses each semester on an "as-needed" basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing may include:

Islam

Judaism

Hinduism

Buddhism

Hebrew Bible

Comparative Religion

Indigenous Religions

For further information about the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, please visit our website at https://www.sju.edu/departments/theology-religious-studies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching of specified course(s)

Preparation of all teaching materials

Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically

Providing course specific support and guidance to students

Secondary Responsibilities:

Cooperating with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program

Minimum Requirements:

Master's Degree in Religious Studies or closely related majors.

Preferred Qualifications:

ABD or PhD in Religious Studies.

Previous teaching experience.

Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Additional Information:

Hiring Range Position Classification: Faculty Union: None Number of direct reports to this position: 0 Number of indirect reports to this position:

Department: 212030 - Theology & Religious Studies Date Open to Internal Applicants: 06/01/2022 Date Open to External Applicants: 06/01/2023 Job Close Date: 05/31/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Open to: Internal and External Applicants