Lecturer, Religious Studies and Classics (Career-Track)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a Lecturer in Religious Studies and Classics (Career-Track). The department seeks candidates with a record of teaching excellence, prepared to teach in-person and online, and skilled in recruiting students to the study of religion.

The position involves teaching general education courses across disciplines. The specialization is open; solutions include online and hybrid teaching.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Religious Studies or closely related field by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and ability to teach in-person and online.
• Experience recruiting majors/minors to Religious Studies or related programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses per semester as department needs.
• Hold office hours and prepare teaching materials independently and with colleagues.
• Attend meetings and events as requested; participate in program development.
• Actively recruit majors and minors to Religious Studies (BA) and related programs.

Skills

English communication

Teaching experience

Recruiting students

Education

Ph.D. in Religious Studies

Job description

Lecturer, Religious Studies and Classics (Career-Track)

Department

Religious Studies and Classics

Department of Religious Studies and Classics at the University of Arizona is accepting applications for a Lecturer in Religious Studies. The Department is seeking candidates who have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence; who are prepared to teach in-person and online; and who are skilled in recruiting students to the study of religion. The successful candidate will teach general education courses for undergraduate students across a range of academic disciplines.

The specialization is open, but the Department is seeking generalists prepared to teach undergraduate courses that enhance the areas of expertise currently in the Department. Teaching competency areas of interest include, but are not limited to, introduction to world religions; religion and health/medicine; religion and law; religion and violence/nonviolence; religion and gender; religion and entrepreneurship; applied religious studies/humanities.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

The Department of Religious Studies and Classics welcomes applicants committed to meaningfully introducing undergraduates to religious studies, demonstrating its value and intersections with other academic disciplines. Applicants with experience teaching online are especially welcome to apply.

Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities to bring the humanities to the forefront of the University of Arizona's life and mission through a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Location

Tucson Campus

Learning Services Building, 1512 E. First Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Contact Information

Courtney Friesen

Professor, Religious Studies / Classics

[e-mail]

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses per semester based on department needs.
• Hold office hours.
• Prepare teaching materials independently and collaboratively.
• Attend meetings and/or events as requested.
• Actively recruit majors and minors to Religious Studies (BA) and Religious Studies for Health Professionals (BS).
• Contribute to departmental efforts to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in communicating in English, both written and oral, at a professional level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Religious Studies or closely related field by August 1, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Religious Studies at the university level, especially general education courses typically offered for undergraduates.
• Experience with online teaching and/or developing online or hybrid courses in line with University of Arizona online pedagogy standards (based on "Quality Matters").

Rank

Lecturer

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Background Check Required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

8/16/2027

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document.