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Visiting Lecturer of Religious Studies

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Oglethorpe University
Location
Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA, 30319

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Arts & Humanities, Philosophy & Religion
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job DetailsLevel ExperiencedJob Location Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GAPosition Type Full-Time FacultyEducation Level DoctoralSalary Range UndisclosedTravel Percentage NegligibleJob Shift AnyJob Category EducationDescription The Philosophy Program at Oglethorpe University, a private four-year liberal university in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, invites applications for a 3-semester Visiting Lecturer position (with the possibility of extension) for Spring 2021 and AY2021-2022.

The role of Visiting Lecturer is primarily a teaching position. Therefore, successful candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching and evidence excellence in teaching. The official load for a Visiting Lecturer is three courses per semester, one of which must be a course in the University’s Core Program.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  1. Conduct assigned class meetings and exams while demonstrating a command of the discipline and pedagogical skill in presenting it effectively—both remotely and in-person.
  2. Maintain regular office hours (remote or in person).
  3. Assign and submit student grades to the Registrar by the designated deadline.
  4. Serve as an advisor to assigned students and provide informed advice.
  5. Contribute to the Philosophy Program’s programmatic assessment.
  6. Engage in service to the program, University, profession, and wider community such as serving on committees, attending faculty and campus organized workshops on research and teaching, participating in professional organizations and activities, and providing support for campus and Philosophy Program events.
  7. Commit and contribute to Oglethorpe University’s mission to cultivate inclusive and equitable learning for all students.
Qualifications The successful candidate needs to have a PhD in Religious Studies. Candidates should have the ability to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in Religious Studies and her/their/his Area(s) of Competence (AOC) must include Western and Non-Western Religious Studies. In addition, successful applicants must be able to teach a range of courses in Oglethorpe University’s Core Program.

Oglethorpe University is committed to having a workforce which reflects the true diversity of the students we serve, and we encourage underrepresented groups to apply.

How to Apply:

Candidates for this position should submit the following:

  1. A cover letter of application addressing the candidates qualifications for the position with respect to each of the following: a) background in the area of Religious Studies as well as Non-Western Religious Studies; b) experience and background in teaching Religious Studies; c) experience working with students and other people of diverse cultures and identities; d) ways in which the candidate’s course offerings might foster connections between Philosophy and Religious Studies; e) ways in which the candidate might contribute to Oglethorpe University’s Core Program.
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. Names and Contact information of at least three professional references.

Items 1-4 should be scanned and uploaded to Paycom as a PDF.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Amanda Printz Whooley, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Oglethorpe University at:

aprintz@oglethorpe.edu

Organization

Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta’s only co-educational small private college, home to more than 1350 eclectic and engaged students from 33 states and 31 countries.

Renowned for the groundbreaking Oglethorpe Core, Oglethorpe's academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention, close collaboration among faculty and students, and active learning in relevant field experiences. Students connect theory and practice with the help of Oglethorpe’s A_LAB (Atlanta Laboratory for Learning), an incubator for experiential learning through internships, study abroad, civic engagement, and undergraduate research.

Oglethorpe is in an unprecedented era of growth and innovation, evidenced by increased enrollment and philanthropic giving, and new strategic entrepreneurial partnerships and programs. In 2018, Oglethorpe launched Flagship 50, a groundbreaking merit tuition scholarship program that matches all 50 states’ flagship tuition for qualified students. The 2020 Fiske Guide to Colleges named Oglethorpe one of only 20 “Best Buy Schools” in the nation and the only one in Georgia for the third year in a row.

This year marks the opening of the I.W. “Ike” Cousins Center for Science and Innovation and the Q. William Hammack, Jr. School of Business. Oglethorpe received a $50 million gift commitment, the largest in its history, from alumnus Bill Hammack ’73 to establish the new school of business. 

In the past five years, Oglethorpe has seen the addition of an award-winning campus center; a residential complex with six state-of-the-art classrooms; and the expansion of arts and athletics facilities. Oglethorpe’s study abroad venture with LeadAbroad has expanded its global footprint, with the development of five global campuses in Barcelona, Cape Town, Greece, Paris, and Rome.

Oglethorpe is home to the Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, and the Piedmont School of Atlanta. The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association.

Location

Oglethorpe is ideally located in the newly-formed city of Brookhaven, an inner suburb of Atlanta recently cited as the safest city in the metro area and one of the most popular destinations for singles and families alike. The campus is situated on Atlanta’s famous Peachtree Road, less than a mile from the Brookhaven-Oglethorpe University MARTA station and easily accessed from all major interstates. The university is just minutes from Atlanta’s best shopping and dining.

Brookhaven boasts a variety of living options from large historic homes, mid-century bungalows, and newly-constructed homes, townhomes and apartments, including a new luxury rental apartment complex on Oglethorpe’s campus. Residents enjoy an extensive and growing system of parks and walking trails, nature preserves, annual festivals, and top-notch public and private schools.

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