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Full-time NTT Lecturer in Religious Studies: Native American and Indigenous Studies; or African...

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University of Vermont
Location
Burlington, VT

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The Department of Religion at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks a candidate for a non-tenure track, full-time lecturer position with a specialization in Native American and Indigenous religions, including the Indigenous communities of North, Central, or South America; or Religion and Black and African American communities. The position is for the Spring 2022 semester and Academic Year 2022-23. Candidates should have the capacity to teach and engage students in the critical study of religion at the introductory and intermediate level. Reflecting the interdisciplinary interests and expertise of the current members of the department, the ideal candidate would have additional expertise in one of the following areas: health and medicine; gender and sexuality; the environment; religious education; and/or social justice.

The position is a full-time position, with a four course per semester load. It will include in-person instruction, but could also require hybrid or remote assignments. Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand or advanced ABD status at time of application, and evidence of excellence or promise in scholarship and teaching, and ability to engage with diverse students with different pedagogies. The position has the possibility for renewal.

The UVM Department of Religion is committed to interdisciplinary inquiry, teaching and research excellence, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Applicants are asked to apply online at www.UVMJobs.com. Please submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, including syllabi. Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2021 and the position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to Thomas Borchert, Chair of the Department of Religion, at Thomas.Borchert@uvm.edu.

UVM is especially interested in scholars who can contribute to the College of Arts and Sciences diversity plan, which was designed in part to ensure faculty, students, and staff members from underrepresented and marginalized populations are an integral part of the life and governance of the institution. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Establishing a diverse and inclusive culture is a priority at the University of Vermont. In fact, UVM holds that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable. Read UVM’s Why Diversity Statement (PDF) and Our Common Ground values. The University of Vermont 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, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place for families, with excellent public schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and three independent colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal, Canada and Boston are within easy driving distances.

Job Open Date:

09/14/2021

Posting Number:

F1951PO

Department:

Religion/52300

Advertising/Posting Title:

Full-time NTT Lecturer in Religious Studies: Native American and Indigenous Studies; or African American Communities

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Number:

011694

Employee FTE:

1.0

Employee Term (months):

9

Organization

Read our Diversity Profile UVM campus

The University of Vermont’s hilltop campus looks out across one of America’s most vibrant small cities to Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains beyond. Here, students’ educational experience and activities are enriched by our location — from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont.

UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship. With a commitment to undergraduate education, UVM professors — world-class researchers, scholars, and artists — bring their discoveries into the classroom and their students into the field.

You’ll find UVM faculty and students studying the effects of climate change aboard the Melosira, a research vessel and floating lab; testing new vaccines at the on-campus medical center; launching local start-ups; and working with refugees at Burlington community centers.

UVM doctorsSince 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. The fifth oldest university in New England, UVM boasts a legacy of important firsts in education: the first college to declare public support of freedom of religion and the first to admit women and African-Americans to Phi Beta Kappa.

Today, the university continues to provide endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas, and dig in on the most pressing issues of our time.

At a glance:

  • Founded in 1791, became a Land Grant university in 1862
  • Home to seven undergraduate schools and colleges, the Honors College, Graduate College, Larner College of Medicine, and Division of Continuing and Distance Education
  • Enrollment: 10,267 undergraduates, 1,462 graduate students, 461 medical students, 23 post-baccalaureate certificates, 892 non-degree students
  • 1,556 full- and part-time faculty
  • Offering 100+ bachelor’s degree programs, 50 master’s programs, 29 accelerated master’s programs, and 22 doctoral programs
  • 18 Division I athletic teams
  • “UVM” stands for Universitas Viridis Montis, Latin for University of the Green MountainsUVM prof

Our vision

To be among the nation’s premier small research universities, preeminent in our comprehensive commitment to liberal education, environment, health and public service.

Our mission

To create, evaluate, share and apply knowledge and to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work dedication to the global community, a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. 

About Burlington:

UVM BurlingtonUVM’s hometown perennially appears on national rankings that laud its livability, access to nature and recreation (including the best skiing in the northeast), thriving food and music scene, rising identity as a technology and innovation hub, and its status as a top college town. City perks include an active pedestrian marketplace in the heart of downtown, 8 miles of waterfront along Lake Champlain featuring stunning sunsets over the Adirondacks beyond, and a 12-mile paved bike trail that runs along the lake. Burlington’s nickname, BTV, comes from the code for its airport, just 10 minutes from campus. With Montreal a 90-minute and Boston a 3.5-hour drive away, international and metropolitan culture are easily accessible for weekend adventures.

With a metro-area population of approximately 210,000, Burlington is Vermont’s largest city. In addition to UVM, large local employers include Global Foundries, GE Healthcare, Keurig Green Mountain, Dealer.com, Seventh Generation and Ben & Jerry’s Homemade. Vermont’s public K-12 schools are perennially ranked among the best in the nation.

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