Faculty position in Religion (World Religions)
Hope College
About the position:
Religion (World Religions): Not wishing to duplicate existing expertise in Hinduism and South Asian religions, we are looking for someone whose disciplinary competencies complement current departmental strengths. Applicant should also have the ability to think theologically as well as analytically about religious traditions.
Responsibilities include teaching introductory general education courses, electives in an area of specialization, and a senior-level dept. seminar. There are also opportunities to teach in college-wide interdisciplinary programs.
Ph.D. required, along with evidence of success in teaching undergraduates and a commitment to an active program of scholarship, possibly including joint faculty-student research.
Application Deadline: 11/15/2009 (Ms. Pamela Valkema, department secretary, valkema@hope.edu)
About Hope College
Hope College is a Christian coeducational, residential liberal arts undergraduate college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America; has over 3,000 students (3,087 FTE) and 250 FTE faculty; is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association; is accredited by NCA, NCATE, ACS, NASAD, NASD, NASM, NAST, CCNE, CSWE, EAC of ABET, and CAATE, and is located in a city of 35,000 enriched by a significant Latino population and growing Asian and African American populations in a rapidly growing urban area of over 100,000, near Lake Michigan, within short driving distance of Grand Rapids (over 500,000), and relatively close to Ann Arbor and Chicago. Additional information about Hope College can be found on the Web at http://www.hope.edu/.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to combine excellence in classroom teaching with scholarly or other appropriate professional activity; commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective.
Please see also additional requirements as included above.
RANK AND SALARY: Tenure track with rank open, unless specified. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Terminal degrees are required for all positions unless otherwise noted.
Information and Application Process Instructions
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (unless noted otherwise in the above text):
Consideration of candidates will continue until the positions are filled.
Please submit curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and competencies, research plans if applicable, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three current letters of recommendation to:
Chairperson (as included above)
Hope College
P.O. Box 9000
Holland, MI 49422-9000
(616) 395-7000
When inquiring or applying for this position, please also reference Academic Careers Online.
Hope College places a high priority on sustaining a supportive environment that recognizes the importance of having a diverse faculty in order to best prepare our students for successful careers in our multi-cultural nation and global community.
Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color are, therefore, especially welcomed. Hope College complies with federal and state requirements for nondiscrimination in employment.
