Visiting Assistant Professor in Theology and Religious Studies
- Employer
- University of San Diego
- Location
- San Diego
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Philosophy & Religion
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Visiting Assistant Professor in Theology and Religious Studies
Department Description:
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies is a diverse community of scholars who advance the teaching and study of religion with particular attention to fostering the understanding of Catholic traditions. By providing an intellectually rigorous program, we create opportunities for students to explore religion as a constitutive element of human experience and values, and to acquire skills for engaging diverse dimensions of religion with openness and respect. Information about the department and our curriculum can be found at www.sandiego.edu/theo.
Detailed Description:
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2021. The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach eight lower division courses over the year (4-4 teaching load).
Job Requirements:
Qualified candidates must hold a PhD or its equivalent in Theology or Religious Studies. Applicants must have teaching experience and be able to teach in-person, remote, and hybrid introductory courses in religious studies. Teaching modality will be dependent on California guidelines and University policies.
Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses for undergraduate students, and may include courses that fulfill the Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement in our core curriculum. The candidate would be expected to teach lower division courses (such Religion and Animals, Chicanx Religious Identities and/or Exploring Religious Meaning) in alignment with core learning outcomes in theological and religious inquiry. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and scholarship are preferred. The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Candidates from underrepresented and underserved groups are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will also have an opportunity to give a lecture to the university in the Spring semester. The Theology and Religious Studies department will also provide a modest book/conference stipend.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Posting Salary:
Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
Special Application Instructions
To apply, click apply now and apply as an applicant. Applications should include a letter of intent and dossier that includes CV, graduate school transcripts, copies of teaching materials (e.g., syllabi, typical handouts, relevant assessments/rubrics, and student evaluations), and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Interviews of finalists will be conducted on the Zoom platform.
Contact: Emily Reimer-Barry, Chair
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park, Maher Hall 276-D
San Diego, CA 92110
erb@sandiego.edu
thrs@sandiego.edu
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu
Additional Details:
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/494380/visiting-assistant-professor-in-theology-and-religious-studies
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The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.
USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.
Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.
To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.
While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.
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