Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

<p>The Department of Religious Studies at Saint Michael&#39;s College invites applications for a visiting assistant professor in Christianity/Ethics, starting August 2024. The candidate's primary responsibility is to teach our introductory survey course in Christianity. The successful candidate will also be able to teach upper-level courses in Christian Social Ethics, Health Care Ethics, and/or Environmental Ethics. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal. The teaching load is 3/4 per year. A Ph.D. is required and teaching experience is preferred. Review of applications will begin on June 18th and will continue until the position is filled. </p> <p> </p> <p>Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply. </p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <u> <strong>Requirements:</strong></u> </p> <p>Applicants must have the following: </p> <ul> <li>Ph.D. required </li> <li>Teaching experience preferred </li> </ul> <p>An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. </p> <p> </p> <p> <u> <strong>Application Instructions: </strong></u></p> <p>Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:</p> <ul> <li>CV </li> <li>A cover letter that includes detailing your relevant professional and teaching experience and your approaches to cultivating a learning environment that is inclusive and equitable for all students </li> <li>Contact information for three references. Letters may be requested at a later stage </li> </ul> <p>For full consideration, please submit application materials by June 18th. The position remains open until filled. </p> <p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmJnZW5lcmljLjAzMDMyLjEyNTI0QGluc2lkZWhpZ2hlcmVkY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">