The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for a three-year, non-renewable contract faculty position in East Asian Religions, effective August, 17, 2012. 4-4 teaching load, usually two preparations. AOS or AOC: popular religion, performance studies, ethnography, gender studies, religion and social theory, or cultural studies. Responsibilities: teaching Introduction to Religion in Culture and additional upper level courses, and providing service to the department as needed.
Minimum qualifications: earned doctorate in Religious Studies or related field prior to start date; depth and breadth of training in religious studies, including ability to conduct research in appropriate languages (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, etc.).
Preferred qualifications: focus in Religion in Culture, especially the modern period; experience in mentoring non-majority students, inclusive pedagogy, and diversity policy issues; some background in, or enthusiasm for, teaching an immersive/experiential courses. The department highly values scholarly teachers, so candidates should be prepared to demonstrate a passion for, and innovation in, the classroom.
Send curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a brief statement of research interests to:
Ann Marie Adams, Dept. Administrator
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
or via email to: philrelst@bsu.edu
Electronic submission is strongly preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. www.bsu.edu/religiousstudies
Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.
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