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Position Title:   Assistant Professor in Integrative, Religious, and Intercultural Studies (IRIS) Summary: The Integrative, Religious, and Intercultural Studies Department at Grand Valley State University invites applications for tenure-line faculty member (assistant professor) with ecialization in political ecology, science and technology studies, and/or ethical practice studies with a social justice, social innovation, or transformative approach to broadly serve the department’s growing graduate program in Social Innovation and its undergraduate programs in Integrative Studies (formerly Liberal Studies), Religious Studies, and Intercultural Competence. The expected start date is August 2020. This position is intended to complement existing strengths in a vibrant department that practices and understands interdisciplinary studies as drawing from multiple disciplinary locations, working across and for cultural communities, and engaging with varied methodological and theoretical frameworks. Work that connects experiences of individuals/groups within the United States to broader regional/global perspectives, including transnational, diasporic and comparative work, is particularly welcomed. Examples may include African and African American Studies, Indigenous and/or Native American Studies, LatinX Studies, Migration Studies, or the like.  

POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at Church Divinity School of the Pacific will further CDSP’s commitment to forming leaders for mission and ministry in culturally diverse contexts and in a changing church and world. We seek an engaging, dynamic teacher who bridges the academy, the church, and the world, and who can enable students to articulate and embody a public theology that relates to Christian life and ministry today and in the future. This teacher must be able to guide students into an understanding of the implications of diverse contexts for preaching and pastoral ministry.  Candidates should be prepared to teach at the master’s level, and potentially the doctoral level, at an Episcopal seminary within the ecumenical and interfaith setting of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), in Berkeley, California.  CDSP’s new partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street (TCWS) means that the years ahead will bring opportunities for growth and expansion. The professor of homiletics and pastoral theology will be an integral part of the faculty that will guide the development of new curricula, programs, and approaches to leadership education. This is a ranked position at the Assistant Professor level for an initial appointment of five years, beginning August 1, 2020.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching and Research Design, prepare, and teach required introductory courses in homiletics and pastoral theology, both as semester-long courses and as on-campus intensives. Offer electives in both fields from time to time. Teach in both face-to-face and online modalities. Teach with academic rigor, an awareness of the diversity of ministry contexts, and a clear focus on CDSP’s core curricular commitments to mission, discipleship, and evangelism. Incorporate into all teaching a careful attentiveness to the key skills of contextualization, critical theory, and public conversation.   Carry out a program of continuing academic research and scholarship, including making presentations at professional meetings and publishing articles, books, and reviews.  Advising Serve as advisor to CDSP students in a variety of degree and certificate programs, including supervising theses for the M.A. and M.T.S. degrees. Engage with the pastoral and formational processes of advisees and other students preparing for ministry, ordained and lay.   Become a Qualified Administrator (QA) of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Interpret the IDI for advisees, and work with advisees on their Intercultural Development Plans (IDP). Seminary Life Participate fully in seminary worship, including preaching at least once per semester, and presiding at eucharist if appropriate to ordination status. Participate actively in community life, including meals and other events with students and faculty. External Service Listen and speak to the needs of the church and the world. Such service may include guest preaching and speaking engagements, both locally and nationally; participation in national, provincial, diocesan, or congregational committees and task forces; attending or leading church conferences and events; writing and publishing articles, reviews, and books. Participate actively in the life and ministry of a local congregation.   Shared Faculty Commitments Work with colleagues at CDSP and in the GTU in all aspects of graduate professional theological education. Where appropriate, participate in teaching and academic committee work in the GTU. With faculty at CDSP, assess and make recommendations about students’ readiness and suitability for ordination. Collaborate on curriculum development with senior leadership at CDSP and partners at TCWS. With faculty and senior staff at CDSP and TCWS, develop and implement strategies for dismantling racism in our largely white context. Complete the IDI, receive feedback, and develop and work on a personal IDP. Collaborate with faculty in further developing intercultural pedagogy and curricula. Serve on faculty committees and assume other responsibilities and special projects as required. Perform all duties in a manner that promotes CDSP’s mission and core values. Adhere to confidentiality rules and all other CDSP policies, procedures, and rules. CDSP faculty contracts cover a full 12-month year and require full-time presence on campus and participation in community life during January Intersession and June Intensive terms (2 weeks each), as well as Fall and Spring semesters. The normal teaching load is five courses spread over these four terms, whether face-to-face or online.        

POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Professor of Ministerial Leadership will further CDSP’s commitment to forming leaders for mission and ministry in culturally diverse contexts and in a changing church and world. We seek an engaging, dynamic teacher who bridges the academy, the church, and the world, and who can enable students to articulate and embody a public theology that relates to Christian life and ministry today and in the future. This teacher will help prepare students for leadership in a variety of ministry settings in different cultural contexts.  Candidates should be prepared to teach at the master’s level, and potentially the doctoral level, at an Episcopal seminary within the ecumenical and interfaith setting of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), in Berkeley, California.  CDSP’s new partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street (TCWS) means that the years ahead will bring opportunities for growth and expansion. The professor of ministerial leadership will be an integral part of the faculty that will guide the development of new curricula, programs, and approaches to leadership education. This is a ranked position at the Assistant Professor level for an initial appointment of five years, beginning August 1, 2020.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching and Research Teach courses in the Field Placement Program, which is an integral part of the MDiv curriculum and comprises two required two-semester sequences – Field Education I and II and Leadership for Ministry I and II. Each sequence is offered in both residential classroom and on-line formats. The successful candidate will share responsibility for teaching these courses with the Director of Field Education and Assistant Professor of Congregational Studies. Teach electives in ministry development and leadership. Teach with academic rigor, an awareness of the diversity of ministry contexts, and a clear focus on CDSP’s core curricular commitments to mission, discipleship, and evangelism. Incorporate into all teaching a careful attentiveness to the key skills of contextualization, critical theory, and public conversation.   Carry out a program of continuing academic research and scholarship, including making presentations at professional meetings and publishing articles, books, and reviews.   Advising Serve as advisor to CDSP students in a variety of degree and certificate programs, including supervising theses for the M.A. and M.T.S. degrees. Engage with the pastoral and formational processes of advisees and other students preparing for ministry, ordained and lay.   Become a Qualified Administrator (QA) of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Interpret the IDI for advisees, and work with advisees on their Intercultural Development Plans (IDP). Seminary Life Participate fully in seminary worship, including preaching at least once per semester, and presiding at eucharist if appropriate to ordination status. Participate actively in community life, including meals and other events with students and faculty. External Service Listen and speak to the needs of the church and the world. Such service may include guest preaching and speaking engagements, both locally and nationally; participation in national, provincial, diocesan, or congregational committees and task forces; attending or leading church conferences and events; writing and publishing articles, reviews, and books. Participate actively in the life and ministry of a local congregation. Shared Faculty Commitments Work with colleagues at CDSP and in the GTU in all aspects of graduate professional theological education. Where appropriate, participate in teaching and academic committee work in the GTU. With faculty at CDSP, assess and make recommendations about students’ readiness and suitability for ordination. Collaborate on curriculum development with senior leadership at CDSP and partners at TCWS. With faculty and senior staff at CDSP and TCWS, develop and implement strategies for dismantling racism in our largely white context. Complete the IDI, receive feedback, and develop and work on a personal IDP. Collaborate with faculty in further developing intercultural pedagogy and curricula. Serve on faculty committees and assume other responsibilities and special projects as required. Perform all duties in a manner that promotes CDSP’s mission and core values. Adhere to confidentiality rules and all other CDSP policies, procedures, and rules. CDSP faculty contracts cover a full 12-month year and require full-time presence on campus and participation in community life during January Intersession and June Intensive terms (2 weeks each), as well as Fall and Spring semesters. The normal teaching load is five courses spread over these four terms, whether face-to-face or online.   REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The successful candidate will demonstrate: Commitment to professional theological education, with an integrated understanding of different aspects of theological education and openness to innovation in teaching and curricular development Strong pastoral, administrative, and collegial skills Commitment to the academic and ministerial formation of students Strong commitment to the shared work of dismantling racism in a largely white institutional space Familiarity with the Episcopal Church Joy springing from Christian faith and practice Strong administrative and communication skills Ability to think on their feet A priority for collaboration and collegial work with a diversity of people

The Department of Religion at the School of Arts and Humanities of Claremont Graduate University invites applications for a full-time position in Philosophy of Religion, Theology, and Ethics . CGU, a graduate-only institution, is a global leader in transformative graduate education; we espouse a strong set of commitments to diversity and inclusion in our student body, as well as to applied and transdisciplinary approaches to education. While the position is open rank, we seek to hire a candidate with an extraordinary record of achievement. The successful candidate will provide leadership in our Philosophy of Religion and Theology (PRT) doctoral track, continue its unique combination of philosophy, theology, and ethics in teaching and research, and help to map out new directions in the MA and PhD programs of PRT in response to the current challenges facing contemporary philosophy of religion and theology. This person, like all faculty in the Department of Religion, is expected to contribute to the regular teaching of our two required Method and Theory courses. Additional responsibilities include participation in the university governance at different levels and collegial collaboration within the department and the university, contributions to scholarly and other communities, and collaboration with colleagues at the Claremont Colleges.  Preference will be given to a candidate highly conversant in Critical Theory. Although her/his precise area of expertise is open, given the School of Arts and Humanities’ strength in Hemispheric and Cultural Studies and our geographic location in Southern California with a proximity to the Pacific Rim, we ideally seek candidates with a commitment to enhancing our curriculum in these areas. We have a particular interest in those working in Latin American, African/American, and/or Asian/American philosophies and religious thought. CGU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by applicable laws in its employment or hiring practices.  Claremont Graduate University is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and inclusion are particularly encouraged to apply as are individuals who have membership in one or more of the following groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate have been severe and longstanding: Alaska Natives, American Indians, Blacks/African Americans, Mexican Americans/Chicanas/Chicanos, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, and Puerto Ricans.  

Position Information   Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Faculty Position's Functional Title AY19-20 Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy and Religious Studies Position Start Date   Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of local (Chicagoland area) Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in philosophy and religious studies. We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following areas: Logic & Practical Reasoning, World Religions, Religion in the United States, Women in Philosophy, Black & Africana Philosophies. Please visit http://www.govst.edu/cas for more information. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vita, cover letter and transcripts for consideration. If available, please also include a sample syllabus from one of your current or most recent undergraduate courses. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications A Master’s degree in Philosophy, Religious Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a closely related discipline. Experience teaching undergraduate classes at an accredited college or university. Preferred Qualifications A doctoral degree in Philosophy, Religious Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a closely related discipline. Experience teaching philosophy at an accredited college or university. Experience teaching religious studies at an accredited college or university. Experience teaching online at an accredited college or university. Posting Date 06/18/2019 Closing Date 07/01/2020 Open Until Filled No Posting Number FA0254P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4478 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vita, cover letter and transcripts for consideration. If available, please also include a sample syllabus from one of your current or most recent undergraduate courses.

The Department of Classics at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Mediterranean Identity and Race in Antiquity, The Ideal candidate will be someone, who can design and teach courses such as “Ancient Colonization and Diasporas,” “Warfare in the Ancient world” and “Slavery in the ancient Mediterranean,” which emphasize the strategies all cultures involved developed for mutual interaction, connection and inclusion.  The successful candidate – Ideally a qualified scholar from an equity-seeking group – will be expected to initiate a high-quality research program on Greco-Roman interaction with the diverse indigenous populations of the Mediterranean, exploring parallels with the Canadian indigenous experience.  This research, which is competitive for funding through Canada’s tri-council awards, will have independent facets, but also entail collaboration with colleagues in another field or fields, such as Art History, Gender Studies Geography, History, Languages Literatures and Cultures, Linguistics, Religious Studies and Sociology.  By involving students, the research will further enhance the Department’s strong emphasis on experiential learning.  A preferred starting date of July 1, 2020. Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs. Candidates must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred environment. The successful candidate will be required to make substantive contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children.  Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave.  In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources . Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives. The Queen’s Classics Department is a small, but vibrant unit comprised of dedicated teachers and scholars.  We aim to cover the full range of studies in Classics, and have a particular strength in the material culture of the ancient Mediterranean world.    

The Department of Religion at Amherst College seeks a scholar of ancient Christianity for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, beginning in July 2020. Within the last decade, Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas. Today, nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students are Pell Grant recipients; 44 percent of our students are domestic students of color. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. The candidate’s teaching interests should cover the historical sweep of Christianity in the ancient Mediterranean world. Specific areas of teaching expertise and areas of research might include Christian scripture (New Testament and Apocryphal literature), Christianity’s social and intellectual history, its practices of iconography and visual art, traditions of Biblical interpretation, hagiographical literature, artifacts, ecofacts, and archaeological evidence that bears on the written and non-written sources of religion in the ancient Mediterranean world.