Assistant Professor Of Religion

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Religion, Ethics, and Philosophy at Greensboro College invites applications for an assistant professorship to begin in August 2024 in the area of biblical studies (Hebrew Bible or New Testament).

The successful candidate will teach a 4/3 load, including introductory and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as create modules for the online MA in Theology, Ethics, and Culture program. These may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Introduction to the New Testament, a wide range of introductory and elective courses in biblical studies, ethics, and philosophy. The successful candidate may teach courses in ancient history (ancient Near Eastern history, Roman Late Antiquity, or others), in collaboration with the History department, and/or great text course(s) in the George Center for Honors Studies. Some service for the department and/or college is also expected, especially after the first year of teaching.

Greensboro College Description:

Founded in 1838, Greensboro College provides undergraduate students a true liberal-arts education while also offering six master's degrees. Greensboro College provides a coeducational and independent learning atmosphere with approximately 1,000 undergraduate students from 29 states and territories, the District of Columbia, and seven foreign countries. We have 45 full-time faculty who teach 38 majors and more than 1,000 different courses directly to our students. We pride ourselves on our one-on-one contact between faculty and students, with no graduate assistants or teaching assistants teaching courses at Greensboro. We consider ourselves a leader in academic advising and leadership development programs. Greensboro College provides a liberal arts education grounded in the traditions of the United Methodist Church and fosters the intellectual, social, and spiritual development of all students while supporting their individual needs. For more info visit: https://www.greensboro.edu/about-us/history/

Department Description:

The Department of Religion, Ethics & Philosophy provides students with the tools to establish their basic perspectives on life as well as the moral compass to navigate it. Through a rigorous curriculum, students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and learn in an environment that nurtures faith, respects difference, and encourages growth. By encountering the great thinkers and doers of history, our Religion, Ethics and Philosophy students develop unmatched problem-solving and communication skills, which are essential for any job down the road, including a possible life of ministry.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Hebrew Bible, New Testament, or related fields;

• Strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, including an appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices;

• The ability to create a sense of inclusion and belonging in the classroom, and to infuse multicultural content into course material as appropriate;

• Ability to contribute to the educational mission of Greensboro College.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and demonstrated success in teaching undergraduate students;

• Evidence of an agenda for scholarship and promise of publication, or sustained publication (depending on rank), in the area of expertise.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For more information about the Religion, Ethics, and Philosophy department visit: https://www.greensboro.edu/academics/school-of-humanities/department-of-rep/

How to Apply:

For more information about this position, please go to https://www.greensboro.edu/employment/

You will be asked to submit

1. a cover letter,

2. curriculum vita,

3. copies of official graduate transcripts,

4. the names of three references; at least one of which could address the candidate's teaching abilities.

5. a statement of teaching philosophy that explicitly addresses how they will contribute to Greensboro's mission and vision and specifically answers the following prompt: how does teaching at a church-related school intersect with your vocation?

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Starting Date: August 1, 2024