Term Assistant Professor
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 16, 2024
Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The state of Virginia and has one of the nation's most diverse student populations. The Department of Religious Studies is an interdisciplinary unit that offers an undergraduate major and minor in Religious Studies as well as minors in Islamic Studies and Judaic Studies and oversees a master's concentration in Religious Studies. The department embraces a wide range of scholarship and pedagogy that reflects cultural and religious diversity and contributes to a broader understanding of the religious dimension in a global context. More information on the department and its course offerings is available at https://religiousstudies.gmu.edu/.
About the Position:
This position involves teaching eight courses per the nine-month academic year (four per semester). The majority of courses taught will be introductory, including sections of Human Religious Experience; Religion and Literature; Religions of the West; and/or Religions of Asia. Beyond these introductory courses, there is opportunity to teach one or two higher level courses per year in the candidate's field of specialization. There is a possibility of a reduced (3/3) teaching load as compensation for departmental service as undergraduate director.
Responsibilities:
Teaching: The position involves teaching eight courses per the nine-month academic year (four per semester). The majority of courses taught will be introductory, including sections of Human Religious Experience; Religion and Literature; Religions of the West; and/or Religions of Asia. Beyond these introductory courses, there is opportunity to teach one or two higher level courses per year in the candidate's field of specialization.
Service: Regular attendance at departmental meetings and functions.
Required Qualifications:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Term Assistant Professor (F9148Z) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter, CV, and a sample syllabus (as 'Other Doc').
Letters of reference may be requested at a later stage in the search process. Review of applications will begin after May 29, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. John Farina (jfarina@gmu.edu).
Posting Open Date: May 15, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 29, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The state of Virginia and has one of the nation's most diverse student populations. The Department of Religious Studies is an interdisciplinary unit that offers an undergraduate major and minor in Religious Studies as well as minors in Islamic Studies and Judaic Studies and oversees a master's concentration in Religious Studies. The department embraces a wide range of scholarship and pedagogy that reflects cultural and religious diversity and contributes to a broader understanding of the religious dimension in a global context. More information on the department and its course offerings is available at https://religiousstudies.gmu.edu/.
About the Position:
This position involves teaching eight courses per the nine-month academic year (four per semester). The majority of courses taught will be introductory, including sections of Human Religious Experience; Religion and Literature; Religions of the West; and/or Religions of Asia. Beyond these introductory courses, there is opportunity to teach one or two higher level courses per year in the candidate's field of specialization. There is a possibility of a reduced (3/3) teaching load as compensation for departmental service as undergraduate director.
Responsibilities:
Teaching: The position involves teaching eight courses per the nine-month academic year (four per semester). The majority of courses taught will be introductory, including sections of Human Religious Experience; Religion and Literature; Religions of the West; and/or Religions of Asia. Beyond these introductory courses, there is opportunity to teach one or two higher level courses per year in the candidate's field of specialization.
Service: Regular attendance at departmental meetings and functions.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree in religious studies or a closely related field;
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the college level in religious studies;
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level in religious studies; and
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy among diverse student populations.
- Field of teaching specialization is open, though the department has needs in the following areas: New Testament and Early Christianity; Buddhism; Hinduism; and Islam; and
- Previous online teaching experience and demonstrated interest in developing and administering online courses;
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Term Assistant Professor (F9148Z) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter, CV, and a sample syllabus (as 'Other Doc').
Letters of reference may be requested at a later stage in the search process. Review of applications will begin after May 29, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. John Farina (jfarina@gmu.edu).
Posting Open Date: May 15, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 29, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
