Adjunct Faculty, Religious Studies

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Religious Studies. This part-time position is hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year and will be located college-wide, with schedules determined by the business unit.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Religious Studies (or related field with 18 graduate credits in Religious Studies/Theology). Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in religious studies; or master’s in a related field with 18 graduate credits in Religious Studies or Theology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication skills.
• Responds to community needs and demonstrates organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Religious Studies.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Develops syllabi, assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluates and grades student work and maintains records by deadlines.
• Provides coaching to students and participates in meetings with supervisors/division.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Religious Studies

18 graduate credit hours in Religious Studies or Theology

PhD in Religious Studies or Theology

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7015

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches courses in Religious Studies.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in religious studies; or master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Religious Studies or Theology
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Religious Studies or Theology
• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note

This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01-2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.