Visiting Professor of Religion
- Employer
- Texas Wesleyan University
- Location
- 76105, Fort Worth
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- Arts & Humanities, Philosophy & Religion, Other Arts & Humanities Faculty Jobs, Social Sciences, Other Social Sciences Faculty Jobs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Tenure Status (Faculty Only) Non-Tenure Track
Position Summary
Designs and delivers instruction in undergraduate Christian and comparative religious studies and philosophy courses offered by the Religion Program; participates in all departmental, various schools, and University-wide tasks and activities, including assessment, recruitment and academic advising.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares lessons and provides instruction for course work (day, evening, weekend, and on- line) required for undergraduate students. Will teach 4/4 load.
Adheres to the established classroom, office and exam schedules.
Submits contracts, book requests, syllabi, grades, evaluations, and other required paperwork and reports by due dates.
Conducts scholarly research, writes and submits articles for publication in academic journals.
Remains knowledgeable of current scholarly/research activities in respective discipline by reading journal articles, attending professional conferences, and maintaining relationships with other fellow scholars and/or researchers in field of expertise.
Participates in curriculum and program development and coordinates curriculum revision with other academic programs.
Advises undergraduate students for successful BS degree completion and pursuit of post baccalaureate training opportunities.
Participates in departmental, school, and university meetings and academic activities.
Supervises and evaluates student interns as necessary.
Participates in departmental assessment of learning outcomes.
Other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses
Doctorate in Religious Studies, Religious History, or Comparative Religious Studies (ABD Considered) preferred.
Bilingual applicants encouraged.
Experience
Experience administering and teaching required courses for religion.
Experience in college-level teaching using active learning techniques and best practices classroom content delivery.
Has experience in assessment of learning outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated potential for strong teaching and quality research required.
Willingness to deliver required content.
Thorough understanding of Christian and comparative religious studies and philosophy courses and its application in various disciplines.
Familiarity with effective use of online course management systems.
Familiarity with academic policies and procedures of higher education institutions.
Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to be discreet in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations.
Ability to comply with rules, standards, regulations and laws related to student records.
Evidence of excellence in and commitment to teaching general education Religion courses.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to demonstrate and provide excellent service to both the University and the community.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret academic periodicals, professional journals, and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to write research papers.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students and peers.
Willingness to organize and participate in campus events
Willingness to advise student organizations
Willingness to supervise student internships, nurture professional contacts, and assist students with job placement post-graduation
Willingness to assist students with researching and applying to graduate and professional programs
Willingness to nurture alumni relationships and follow-up with graduates for assessment
Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.
Organization
Our mission at Texas Wesleyan University is to develop students to their full potential as individuals and as members of the world community.
Texas Wesleyan University, founded in 1890 in Fort Worth, is a United Methodist institution with a tradition in the liberal arts and sciences and a focus on professional and career preparation.
The University is committed to the principles that each student deserves personal attention and that all members of the academic community must have freedom to pursue independent thought and to exercise intellectual curiosity.
The University endeavors to create a learning environment where each student is provided an opportunity to pursue individual excellence, to think clearly and creatively and to communicate effectively. The University also strives to develop a sense of civic responsibility and spiritual sensitivity, with a commitment to moral discrimination and action. Texas Wesleyan University strives to develop informed, responsible and articulate citizens.
The University actively seeks and employs faculty and staff with commitment and dedication to teaching, inspiring and serving students. Texas Wesleyan University recognizes its responsibility to the community by providing leadership and talent through programs that enable and enrich society.
Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered on campus and through distance education. Faculty scholarship informs teaching and advances knowledge and understanding.
Our Vision
Texas Wesleyan aspires to be a values- and student-centered university where motivated students prepare for graduate school and leadership in professional careers.
This vision is premised upon the understanding that professional employers seek individuals who have attained the essential skills of critical thinking, analytical reasoning and creative problem solving.
Texas Wesleyan believes that the best way for undergraduate students to learn these skills is in a liberal arts setting through intentionally small classes led by gifted faculty who are committed to student success.
This vision also recognizes that most students will need graduate professional degrees to further their careers and that these same skills are required for admission to and successful completion of graduate professional programs.
Realizing that most students will enter the workforce before returning to graduate school, Texas Wesleyan University will maintain graduate professional programs of high quality in formats that are accessible to working adults. These programs will focus on deepening and broadening critical thinking, analytical reasoning and creative problem solving skills in the context of professional content.
Diversity
Texas Wesleyan is committed to providing its students and employees with the opportunity to live, learn and work in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment. We strive to create this environment by cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion at every level of our institution.
This Texas Wesleyan University Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan outlines four critical components to creating an inclusive environment:
- diversifying employee and student demographics;
- weaving diversity and inclusion into our curriculum;
- supporting and celebrating campus diversity;
- fostering accountability through institutional leadership and administration.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion directly supports Texas Wesleyan’s mission and 2020 Vision strategic plan. Diversity drives innovation, which is a vital component to teaching students to think critically and preparing them to compete on a global scale. And our 2020 Vision states that our student population and faculty and staff will represent a diversity of backgrounds, ethnicities and cultural groups.
As we look to 2020 and beyond, we know that our dedication to diversity and inclusion will continue to strengthen and enrich our campus community and increase Texas Wesleyan’s competitiveness in an ever-changing higher education landscape.
https://txwes.edu/office-of-the-president/news-and-events/2020-vision-news/watch-new-2020-vision-video-featuring-diversity--inclusion-/#.Wgync2hSzIU
- Website
- https://txwes.edu/about/
- Telephone
- 817-531-4403
- Location
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1201 Wesleyan Street
1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth
TX
76105
US
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