Study of Religion Lecturer
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- University of California, Los Angeles
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- Los Angeles
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- Part Time
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- Four-Year Institution
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Study of Religion Lecturer
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF06190
The Interdepartmental Program in the Study of Religion at the University of California, Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach one course on the History of Study of Religion during the Spring 2021 academic quarter. This course examines how study of religion has interacted with other academic fields, especially biblical studies, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and evolutionary biology.
Applicants must have a PhD in Religions Studies or related fields, and should have experience teaching in a university setting. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of major modern theories, methods, and approaches to study of religion to situate them within their own historical, philosophical, and social contexts.
Applicants should apply online via UCLA Academic Recruit. This position requires submission of a CV, and contact information for a minimum of three individuals who may be contacted for a letter of recommendation.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy -
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To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06190
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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