World Religion: Lecturer - Fall 2027

Georgia Gwinnett College; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Gwinnett College invites applications for a World Religions Lecturer in the HSCS department, starting August 1, 2027. Priority reviews begin November 6; applications accepted until filled. The role teaches lower-division World Religions in person, with possible limited online/hybrid formats.

Candidates should hold a master's in Religious Studies with 18 graduate hours (or 30 quarter hours); a Ph.D. is preferred.

Qualifications

• A master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 30 quarter hours) in Religious Studies/Comparative World Religions or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 5/5 load of lower-division World Religions courses in a face-to-face classroom context.
• Limited online, hybrid, or blended formats might be available.
• Active participation in student engagement and service to the college and community; advising and mentoring expected.

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Religious Studies/Comparative World Religions or related field

Ph.D. or terminal degree in Religious Studies

Undergraduate teaching experience in comparative study of world religions

Experience teaching diverse student backgrounds

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: World Religion: Lecturer - Fall 2027

Location: Georgia Gwinnett College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 304566

About Us

Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.

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Job Summary

The Department of Human Services and Cultural Studies (HSCS) at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is now accepting applications for a Lecturer position in Religious Studies/World Religions beginning August 1, 2027. Priority reviews of candidates will begin on November 6, but the position will remain open and accepting applications until filled.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach a 5/5 load of lower-division, general education World Religions courses in a face-to-face classroom context. Limited online, hybrid, or blended formats might be available. Preference will be given to candidates with a terminal Religious Studies degree and undergraduate experience teaching the comparative study of the major world religious traditions including, but not limited to, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Religious Studies is housed in the Human Services and Cultural Studies Department. This is an interdisciplinary program, serving students who either concentrate in Social Work, Gerontology, or Applied Sociology. Students in and outside the department can minor in Religious Studies.

In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in extensive student engagement, and service to the college and community. Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 30 quarter hours) in Religious Studies/Comparative World Religions or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Religious Studies
• Multiple years of undergraduate teaching experience in the comparative study of the world's religions
• Experience teaching students with various backgrounds

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at [phone] or email [e-mail].

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.