Adjunct Faculty, Religious Studies

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,035,000 - 2,239,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in New York invites applications for instructors to teach undergraduate religious studies on a rolling, percourse basis. This is an in-person,on-campus, non-remote position, with courses such as The Nature and Experience of Religion and upper-level religious traditions.

Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree in Religious Studies or Theology. Excellence in teaching and a commitment to inclusive education are essential for consideration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Religious Studies, Theology, or related field required; doctorate preferred.
• Excellence in and commitment to teaching is the key factor for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabus for assigned course
• Provide instructional content for the assigned courses
• Ensure active participation and engagement of students
• Support a diverse and inclusive learning environment
• Adhere to the University's mission and values, submit grades ontime and otherwise comply with related requests from thechair

Skills

Teaching

Syllabus design

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in Religious Studies or Theology

PhD preferred

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Religion and Philosophy seeks instructors toteach undergraduate courses in religious studies on a rolling, percourse basis. Possible courses include our first-year course, TheNature and Experience of Religion, and upper-level courses in theCatholic intellectual tradition, non-Christian traditions, and therelationship between religion and culture. For consideration,candidates must have completed a Master's degree in ReligiousStudies or Theology. Excellence in and commitment to teaching isthe key factor for consideration. This is an in-person,on-campus, non-remote position.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabus for assigned course
• Provide instructional content for the assigned courses
• Ensure active participation and engagement of students
• Support a diverse and inclusive learning environment
• Adhere to the University's mission and values, submit grades ontime and otherwise comply with related requests from thechair

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Religious Studies, Theology, or a relatedfield required; doctorate preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with proven teachingexcellence

Supplemental Information

Salary Range Based on Experience

• Instructor $1477.28 per credit
• Assistant Professor $1526.25 per credit
• Associate Professor $1575.65 per credit
• Professor $1625.04 per credit