What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion position at Dickinson College?
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Job Summary / Basic Function The Department of Religion at Dickinson College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor for a one-year contract. The candidate will teach three courses a semester, for two semesters. Area of expertise is open, but the candidate should be qualified and prepared to teach at least one section of RELG108 : God in America; and two courses covering religion in Asia. The candidate will also teach one course (Fall) in the college’s First Year Seminar program, which offers an opportunity to welcome students to Dickinson through a small seminar class, designed around the faculty members’ interests and in which basic college skills are taught. Of particular interest are courses that contribute to the College’s initiatives in global education, sustainability, and civic engagement. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Ph.D. in Religion or relevant discipline required. Six-course load. Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2200 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia. Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until January 31, 2025. Candidates should submit via QUEST (online application system) at ; please include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Preferred Qualifications Area of expertise is open, but the candidate should be qualified and prepared to teach at least one section of RELG108 : God in America; and two courses covering religion in Asia. The candidate will also teach one course (Fall) in the college’s First Year Seminar program, which offers an opportunity to welcome students to Dickinson through a small seminar class, designed around the faculty members’ interests and in which basic college skills are taught. Of particular interest are courses that contribute to the College’s initiatives in global education, sustainability, and civic engagement. Physical Demands One-year contract. The candidate will teach three courses a semester, for two semesters. Work Schedule Advertised Work Schedule Number of hours / day Number of hours / week Proposed Start Date 07 / 01 / 2025 Posting Detail Information Posting Date Open Until Filled Yes Closing Date Application Review Begin Date 12 / 19 / 2024 Is this a Temporary Position? Yes Full-Time / Part-Time Full Time If Full-Time, please specify Faculty If Part-Time, please specify Not Applicable EEO / Diversity Statement
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Special instructions To Applicants The Department of Religion at Dickinson College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor for a one-year contract. The candidate will teach three courses a semester, for two semesters. Area of expertise is open, but the candidate should be qualified and prepared to teach at least one section of RELG108 : God in America; and two courses covering religion in Asia. The candidate will also teach one course (Fall) in the college’s First Year Seminar program, which offers an opportunity to welcome students to Dickinson through a small seminar class, designed around the faculty members’ interests and in which basic college skills are taught. Of particular interest are courses that contribute to the College’s initiatives in global education, sustainability, and civic engagement. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Ph.D. in Religion or relevant discipline required. Six-course load. Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2200 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia. Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until January 31, 2025. Candidates should submit via QUEST (online application system) at ; please include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.
