Religion: Lecturer - Fall

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The Department of Human Services and Cultural Studies (HSCS) at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is now accepting applications for a Lecturer position in Religious Studies/World Religions beginning August 1, 2027. Priority reviews of candidates will begin on November 6, but the position will remain open and accepting applications until filled. Successful candidates will be expected to teach a 5/5 load of lower-division, general education World Religions courses in a face-to-face classroom context.

Limited online, hybrid, or blended formats might be available. Preference will be given to candidates with a terminal Religious Studies degree and undergraduate experience teaching the comparative study of the major world religious traditions including, but not limited to, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Religious Studies is housed in the Human Services and Cultural Studies Department. This is an interdisciplinary program, serving students who either concentrate in Social Work, Gerontology, or Applied Sociology.

Students in and outside the department can minor in Religious Studies. In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in extensive student engagement, and service to the college and community. Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty.

A minimum of a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours (or 30 quarter hours) in Religious Studies/Comparative World Religions or a related field

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Religious Studies
• Multiple years of undergraduate teaching experience in the comparative study of the world's religions
• Experience teaching students with various backgrounds

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