Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
- Employer
- Sewanee: The University of the South
- Location
- Sewanee, TN
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Philosophy & Religion
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Religious Studies at The University of the South seeks applications for a one year visiting position in Islamic Studies, beginning in August of 2019. Area of focus, historical periods, geographical concentration, and methodological specialization are all open.
Typical Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidates will teach introductory courses and upper division courses in their areas of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester.
Job Specifications/Position Qualifications (minimum) EducationWe prefer candidates to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.
ExperienceThe successful candidate will show evidence of teaching excellence (via student evaluations, course syllabi, teaching philosophy, teaching portfolio, etc.) and commitment to scholarly research and publication. We seek applications from all qualified candidates, especially those from traditionally underrepresented populations. We also seek applicants who are committed to teaching a growing and increasingly diverse student body in a highly selective, liberal arts college.
Special InstructionsApplicants will please submit all materials, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted), and at least three letters of recommendation* through the application portal.
*Letters of recommendation may be submitted directly from the referees or via dossier services to Kristen Kleinfeld, Assistant for Finance and Administration, at fachire@sewanee.edu.
Work Environment Physical Requirements and Work ConditionsWork is primarily performed in an office, classroom, lecture hall, auditorium, laboratory, and/or other University facilities.
University Employment Information University InformationThe University of the South comprises a well-regarded College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a distinguished School of Theology. It is an institution of the Episcopal Church that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. The University is located on a striking, 13,000-acre campus on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau.
EEO StatementThe University of the South is an equal opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
Employment Prescreening Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful prescreening Non-Discrimination StatementThe University of the South’s policy against discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation is consistent with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 34 CFR Part 106, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 34 CFR 104.7, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. In addition to contacting the Title IX Coordinator, who is the compliance coordinator, persons with inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 may contact the Regional Civil Rights Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region IV, 61 Forsyth Street S.W., Suite 19T70, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- CV
- Teaching Evaluation
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Letter of Recommendation 4
- Letter of Recommendation 5
- Miscellaneous 1
- Miscellaneous 2
Organization
Working at Sewanee: The University of the South
Known familiarly as “Sewanee” by its students, faculty, staff and friends, The University of the South offers an unmatched educational experience. The university remains purposefully small and dedicated to building a sense of community. All classes are taught by professors, not graduate teaching assistants, and close faculty-student interaction ensures that each student enjoys a rich and personal educational experience. It is not unusual for students and faculty members to work shoulder to shoulder on research projects and journal articles, to meet for coffee at a local eatery, or to serve together as members of the university orchestra, volunteer fire department, and other civic groups.
The result of such individualized education is clear in the academic success of Sewanee students and alumni. The university has had 26 Rhodes Scholars—a number that puts Sewanee in the top four nationally among American liberal arts colleges—as well as 27 NCAA Postgraduate Fellows, 43 Watson Fellows, and dozens of Fulbright Scholars, and has an acceptance rate to graduate and professional schools that far outpaces its peers. The School of Theology has added to its alumni ranks countless bishops, including three of the last four presiding bishops of the Episcopal Church.
Sewanee offers 36 majors, 32 minors, and 15 special programs, along with pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-law, and pre-business. More than 40 percent of students participate in study-abroad programs, and a comprehensive endowed program that provides financial support for summer internships has greatly strengthened career development for undergraduates. See more about Sewanee in the "Sewanee Snapshot" here.
In an era of specialization, Sewanee upholds the broad-based ideals of liberal education as a surer means to success. At the University of the South, the adherence to outstanding liberal arts education and enduring traditions of honor, community, and respect have transformed many generations of students, and have earned the abiding loyalty and support of alumni who are enjoying lives of integrity, leadership, and service.
The University is located atop the Cumberland Plateau between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sewanee’s physical environment, which includes the 13,000–acre Domain (as the campus and surrounding area is known), provides a remarkable academic and recreational resource, and an unparalleled place in which to study and reflect. It invites students to engage in both a multitude of outdoor activities and careful study of the natural environment.
As the University celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding in 2007–2008, it looked back on a rich history and forward to new opportunities for the next generations. “The essence of Sewanee is consistent from generation to generation,” said Vice Chancellor emeritus Joel Cunningham. “We are a university dedicated to liberal education, to time-honored traditions, and to our commitment to serve our students and this nation. We have been successful in advancing our mission, and I believe we have the resources and the will to ensure that Sewanee’s best years are still to come.”
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