University of California - Santa Barbara, Religious Studies
Lecturer in Religious Studies (Part-Time)
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for two part-time renewable lecturer positions in Religious Studies beginning October 1, 2016.
Responsibilities include teaching courses in Religious Studies annually at the undergraduate level. Specialization must be in Religious Studies broadly with concentration in Jewish Studies or medieval and early modern European intellectual history. We are especially interested in candidates with specialization in Biblical law; Jewish literature; law and scripture in Rabbinic Judaism; and religion and western civilization during the medieval and early modern periods of European history. The successful candidates will also be able to teach undergraduate courses in the Religious Studies major that compare religious traditions.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies or History and excellent record of teaching experience of undergraduates at the college level.
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. UCSB has been designated a Hispanic serving institution under the U.S. Department of Education’s guidelines (where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of total enrollment). For information on our department please visit our website at www.religion.ucsb.edu.
To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to UC Recruit.
Complete applications received by August 29, 2016, will receive full review. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Kathleen Moore, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact: |
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Kathleen Moore, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies. |
Website: | https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00791 |
Primary Category: | Religious Studies and Theology |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 08/15/2016 |
Closing Date | 08/29/2016 |