Instructor Of Religious Studies

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor of Religious Studies

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSS - School of Philosophy and Religious Studies (Jon Cogburn (00010862))

Work Location:

0102 Charles E. Coates Hall

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for a one-year full-time instructor of Religious Studies to begin in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will be a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher of undergraduates who can offer general education courses.

The area of specialization is open and we will consider all areas of specialization, but we will give preference to applicants who can teach "Asian Religions" and "Religions of the World." The teaching load is a 4/4. All applicants must, at a minimum, have completed their comprehensive examinations and achieved "ABD" status. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis as of April18, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in Religious Studies or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Religious Studies or related field

LSU is committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified persons in admission to, participation in, or employment in the programs and activities which the University operates without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or veteran's status. LSU is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Applications must be submitted online and should include:

• Brief cover letter (with an appended list of 3-5 names and contact information for academic references),

• Curriculum vitae, and

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (compiled as a single document).

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mari Rethelyi at mrethelyi@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

April 15, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check

• An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

N

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.