What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor position at Notre Dame of Maryland University?
Job Description
Job Description
The Religious Studies Department at Notre Dame of Maryland University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track appointment as a visiting assistant professor in Systematic Theology. The ability to teach Biblical Studies courses is highly desirable. This position may be renewable.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year of teaching experience in undergraduate theology and religious studies, a PhD in hand by August of 2025, and a strong commitment to liberal arts education and to teaching undergraduates. The candidate will also value the Catholic intellectual tradition and honor the university’s mission in teaching, scholarship, and service.
A visiting assistant professor in this department will teach 7 courses (21 credits) per academic year in Systematics and Biblical Studies and may be asked to revise and update the curriculum in those areas, including creating new courses where appropriate. Some courses are taught entirely online. In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to be engaged in the life of the university through interaction and mentoring of students, to have a scholarly agenda, and to contribute to the university through service to other faculty and students.
NDMU is a mission-driven Catholic university offering a liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition.
Candidates should submit the following :
Cover letter
One sample syllabus for any course recently taught
Names of three recommenders (letters not required at this point)
Additional Information :
Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private, Catholic university offering a variety of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs for women and men established in 1895 with the mission to educate leaders to transform the world. The campus is situated on a 60-acre wooded campus in northern Baltimore, MD residential neighborhood of Homeland.
NDMU challenges women and men to strive for intellectual and professional excellence, build inclusive communities, engage in service to others, and promote social responsibility. At NDMU, we expect respect for all members of our community. We believe differences should be recognized and celebrated. When we are exposed to the experiences and perspectives of others, we are challenged to think more critically and develop a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Additional Information :
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work at least 30 hours per week :
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
- Retirement Plan through TIAA
- University paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy, and Short and Long Term Disability
- Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 14-16 Paid Holidays each year
- Link to Benefits Page
Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy : Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.
For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.
