Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion - Dickinson College : Job Details

Posting DetailsDickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a most livable city by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee's base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee's retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link button above.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.Position Information Posting Number F00276 Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion Working Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion Position NumberPosition Type FacultyDivision and Department Information Division Academic Affairs Department ReligionPosting Information Job Summary/Basic Function The Department of Religion at Dickinson College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor for a one-year contract. The candidate will teach three courses a semester, for two semesters. Area of expertise is open, but the candidate should be qualified and prepared to teach at least one section of RELG108: God in America; and two courses covering religion in Asia. The candidate will also teach one course (Fall) in the college's First Year Seminar program, which offers an opportunity to welcome students to Dickinson through a small seminar class, designed around the faculty members' interests and in which basic college skills are taught. Of particular interest are courses that contribute to the College's initiatives in global education, sustainability, and civic engagement. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Ph.D. in Religion or relevant discipline required. Six-course load. Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2200 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia. Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until January 31, 2025. Candidates should submit via QUEST (online application system) at please include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.Preferred Qualifications Area of expertise is open, but the candidate should be qualified and prepared to teach at least one section of RELG108: God in America; and two courses covering religion in Asia. The candidate will also teach one course (Fall) in the college's First Year Seminar program, which offers an opportunity to welcome students to Dickinson through a small seminar class, designed around the faculty members' interests and in which basic college skills are taught. Of particular interest are courses that contribute to the College's initiatives in global education, sustainability, and civic engagement.Physical Demands One-year contract. The candidate will teach three courses a semester, for two semesters.Work Schedule Advertised Work ScheduleNumber of hours/dayNumber of hours/weekProposed Start Date 07/01/2025Posting Detail Information Posting DateOpen Until Filled Yes Closing DateApplication Review Begin Date 12/19/2024 Is this a Temporary Position? Yes Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time If Full-Time, please specify Faculty If Part-Time, please specify Not Applicable EEO/Diversity Statement The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.Special instructions To Applicants The Department of Religion at Dickinson College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor for a one-year contract. The candidate will teach three courses a semester, for two semesters. Area of expertise is open, but the candidate should be qualified and prepared to teach at least one section of RELG108: God in America; and two courses covering religion in Asia. The candidate will also teach one course (Fall) in the college's First Year Seminar program, which offers an opportunity to welcome students to Dickinson through a small seminar class, designed around the faculty members' interests and in which basic college skills are taught. Of particular interest are courses that contribute to the College's initiatives in global education, sustainability, and civic engagement. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Ph.D. in Religion or relevant discipline required. Six-course load. Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2200 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia. Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until January 31, 2025. Candidates should submit via QUEST (online application system) at please include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.