Study of Religion Lecturer
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- University of California, Los Angeles
- Location
- Los Angeles
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- Arts & Humanities, Philosophy & Religion
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Study of Religion Lecturer
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF06852
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 Spirit of Medicine during the Fall 2021 academic quarter. This course examines the relationship between medicine, religion, and society; how religion is help or hindrance to health; and what health care might look like beyond biomedical clinic.
The ideal candidate should have knowledge on historical entwinement of religion, medicine, and society in Western antiquity to early modern period, the disentanglement in Enlightenment to early 20th century, and convergence of science, technology, and capitalism in biomedicine compartmentalized from religion today. Applicants must hold a PhD in Religions Studies or related fields, and should have a record of demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Applicants should apply online via UCLA Academic Recruit. This position requires submission of a CV, and contact information for a minimum of two individuals who may be contacted for a letter of recommendation.
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To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06852
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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