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Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Religious Studies

Position Summary:

The Department of Religion and Philosophy seeks instructors to teach undergraduate courses in religious studies on a rolling, per course basis. Possible courses include our first-year course, The Nature and Experience of Religion, and upper-level courses in the Catholic intellectual tradition, non-Christian traditions, and the relationship between religion and other cultural domains. For consideration, candidates must have completed a Master's degree in Religious Studies or Theology. Excellence in and commitment to teaching is the key factor for consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare syllabus for assigned course.
• Provide instructional content for the assigned courses.
• Ensure active participation and engagement of students.
• Support a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
• Adhere to the university's mission and values, submit grades on time and otherwise comply with related requests from the chair.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a master’s degree and ideally a doctorate in the Religious Studies, Theology, or a related discipline.

Salary Range Based on Experience:

• Instructor $1477.28 per credit
• Assistant Professor $1526.25 per credit
• Associate Professor $1575.65 per credit
• Professor $1625.04 per credit

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V

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