Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
The College of The Bahamas is the national institution of tertiary general education of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The institution grants certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and a growing number of Bachelor's degrees to nearly 4,000 students located around the Bahamian archipelago. It has extensive links with tertiary institutions in the Caribbean and North America and its credits are accepted by more than 200 colleges and universities in those regions and in Great Britain. It is poised to embark aggressively upon a major expansion of its programme offerings, its research activities, and its physical facilities, and to incorporate distance teaching methodologies into its repertoire of strategies for delivering instruction, all with a view to seeking a charter as a university.
The successful candidate must be able to teach undergraduate courses in Religious Studies. Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Theology is an asset.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Religious Studies with at least four (4) years teaching experience. However, candidates with at least a Master’s degree in the subject area, a minimum of five years’ teaching experience at the tertiary level and some professional experience may be considered.
Salary: TD - Doctoral Degree - $42,160 - $69,160
TM - Master’s Degree - $39,460 - $61,960
Applications end date: February 24th , 2011
Interested applicants should send a completed College of The Bahamas Application for Employment Form along with a letter of interest (highlighting work experience and accomplishments relevant to the position), an up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume, proof of teaching excellence, teaching philosophy statement, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts needed for employment) and at least three professional references to the RENEE MAYERS, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, The College of The Bahamas, P.O. Box N-4912, Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas or hrapply@cob.edu.bs.
