Lecturer - Religious Studies - (493029 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Lecturer for the Religious Studies Program at the University of Houston. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various areas such as the religions of the Indian Subcontinent and Indigenous Peoples' cultures, along with an ability to teach a broad introductory course.

The role emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in contributing to the Comparative Cultural Studies department's objectives. Candidates should demonstrate their qualifications and submit reference names as part of their application.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or extensive professional experience in Religious Studies or related fields.
• Ability to teach diverse topics related to religious studies and cultural studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach various aspects of Religious Studies and enhance departmental objectives.
• Demonstrate interdisciplinary connections between Religious Studies, Anthropology, and Liberal Studies.

Skills

Teaching of a broad introductory course into Religious Studies

Study of the religions and cultures of the Indian Subcontinent

Study of Indigenous Peoples' spiritualities

Teaching of early Christian literature

Study of feminism/womanism in religion

Education

Graduate degree in Religious Studies or related discipline

Job description

Department: Comparative Cultural Studies

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Department of Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Houston is seeking a part-time Lecturer in its Religious Studies Program. Candidates should be able to contribute to more than one of the following areas of expertise or specialization:

• Teaching of a broad introductory course into Religious Studies.
• The study of the religions and cultures of the Indian Subcontinent with a focus on transnational and Indian diasporic identities. The ideal candidate’s work and publications might focus on historical and literary aspects and create awareness of the variety of identities of the Indian Subcontinent in local and global frameworks.
• The study of the spiritualties, history, and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of North America, with a preference of Southern Indigenous Peoples. The ideal candidate’s work and publications might focus on historical and literary aspects of the diverse experience of Indigenous Peoples while demonstrating the continued relevance of their spirituality and wisdom.
• The study of the New Testament. The ideal candidate should be able to teach a broad introduction to the early Christian literature with a focus on its relevance for the modern western culture.
• The study of feminism/womanism in the area of religion. The ideal candidate’s work and publications might focus on historical and literary aspects and create awareness of the variety of feminist/womanist expressions.

We encourage applicants to demonstrate how their teaching and research will strengthen the interdisciplinary objectives of our Department of Comparative Cultural Studies. The department combines degree programs in Religious Studies, Anthropology, and Liberal Studies. The position will be in the Religious Studies Program with the expectation that the candidate will also display interest in Anthropology and Liberal Studies.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have a graduate degree in Religious Studies or a related discipline or will have extensive professional experience in the specific subject area(s) to be taught.

Required Attachments

• Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Teaching Philosophy or Statement.
• Please submit a list with the names of three references electronically as one single PDF file to: Dr. Christian A. Eberhart, Director of Religious Studies Program, [e-mail].

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.