What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Specialist I/II - Lecturer - World Religions and Cultures - Terminal/1 Year Appointment position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Arts And Sciences
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
World Religions and Cultures
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F238P
Job Type
Non-Tenure Track
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
FS1/FS2
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.
General Summary
The Department of World Religions and Cultures at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, invites applications for a one-year term, academic year Faculty Specialist I- or II-lecturer position in Spirituality, Culture, and Health.
Major Duties
- Teach mostly online undergraduate and graduate courses related to the intersection of religion, spirituality, culture, and health.
- Perform advising and directing duties for a Master’s program and a certificate program (both fully completable online) in Spirituality, Culture, and Health.
- Expected course load will be three courses in both the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Opportunity to teach courses in summer sessions for additional compensation.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service roles.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Religion or related field of study from an accredited insitutution, by December 2025, and record of successful teaching experience are required.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using technology to support teaching, including online experience.
- Documented history of promoting student engagement, success, and achievement through teaching, mentoring and advising.
- Experience working with or in health care and human services organizations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a detailed cover letter supporting your qualifications, experience, and interests as well as a curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate school transcripts, and three samples of teaching materials (e.g., syllabuses, assignments, prepared materials). Candidates may submit letters of recommendation, but must submit names, titles, affiliations, postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Prior teaching evaluations are welcome.
Additional Position Information
Go to: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.
