Lecturer, Religious Studies and Classics; Career-Track

Position: Lecturer, Religious Studies and Classics (Career-Track)
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Lecturer, Religious Studies and Classics (Career-Track) Posting Numberreq
27429 Department Religious Studies and Classics Department Website Linkhttps://religion.arizona.edu/Medical Sub-Speciality Location Tucson  Campus Address Learning Services Building, 1512

E. First Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights The Department of Religious Studies and Classics at the University of Arizona is accepting applications for a Lecturer in Religious Studies. The Department is seeking candidates who have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence; who are prepared to teach in-person and online; and who are skilled in recruiting students to the study of religion.

The successful candidate will teach general education courses for undergraduate students across a range of academic disciplines.

The specialization is open, but the Department is seeking generalists prepared to teach undergraduate courses that enhance the areas of expertise currently in the Department. Teaching competency areas of interest include, but are not limited to, introduction to world religions; religion and health/medicine; religion and law; religion and violence/nonviolence; religion and gender; religion and entrepreneurship; applied religious studies/humanities.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

The Department of Religious Studies and Classics welcomes applicants committed to meaningfully introducing undergraduates to religious studies, demonstrating its value and intersections with other academic disciplines. Applicants with experience teaching online are especially welcome to apply.

Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities to bring the humanities to the forefront of the University of Arizona's life and mission through a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry: .Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please .

Duties & Responsibilities Teach 4 courses per semester based on department needs.

Hold office hours.

Prepare teaching materials independently and collaboratively.

Attend meetings and/or events as requested.

Actively recruit majors and minors to Religious Studies (BA) and Religious Studies
for Health Professionals (BS).Contribute to departmental efforts to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Skill in communicating in English, both written and oral, at a professional level.

Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Religious Studies or closely related
field by August 1, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching Religious Studies at the university level, especially general education courses typically offered for undergraduates.

Experience with online teaching and/or developing online or hybrid courses in line with University of Arizona online pedagogy standards (based on “Quality Matters”).Rank Lecturer Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)
FLSAExempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar Academic Job  Category Faculty Benefits  Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of PayDOECompensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date8/16/2027 Expected End Date Contact Information for…