Instructor/Lecturer - Department of Religion

The Department of Religion at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a one-year position as a part-time lecturer in Religion and Society, beginning Fall 2025. Applications are welcome both from candidates who will have completed their PhD by August 2025 and from highly qualified, advanced ABD candidates. The successful candidate will have a record of excellence in research and undergraduate teaching. Field of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to teach courses in western theological traditions and in the intersection of religion and race in North America. The expected teaching load is two courses per semester.The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATIONThis is a 9-month appointment, non-tenure track position. The budgeted salary for this position is $38,860 for a 9-month service basis. Candidates with a PhD in hand will be considered as Lecturer. Candidates who are ABD will be considered as Instructor. This appointment may be renewed subject to enrollments, funding, and positive performance evaluations. The expected start date is August 16, 2025.APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATIONTo apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter and resume. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 15, 2025. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. The search committee may contact candidates to request further materials, including letters of reference, sample syllabi, and a writing sample. Candidate interviews may begin before the closing date, although no hiring decision will be made until after that date.For further information about this specific position, please contact Professor Dov Weiss, dyweiss@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.Requisition ID: 1029986

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