Visiting Assistant Professor In Religion And Ethics

R0000001269
Coleman Hall

Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor in Religion and Ethics

Position Type:
Full time

Location:
Coleman Hall

Categories:
Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Religion and Ethics, to begin August 2025. Teaching load is six courses for the academic year, three per semester. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Ethics; Environmental Ethics; and other courses in the field of Religion and Ethics. We welcome candidates with expertise in a range of religious traditions and interdisciplinary areas-including the relationship between ethics and the environment, health and medicine, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, colonialism, and secularism.

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. by start date.

The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell serves its majors and minors, as well as a large number of students from across the university who are often encountering the academic study of religion for the first time. The ideal candidate will be a teacher-scholar with a demonstrated interest in working with a diverse student population at a primarily undergraduate liberal arts institution. Strong applications will address how the candidate's experiences, knowledge, skills, and/or past accomplishments will contribute to inclusive teaching. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., their statement of teaching philosophy, and a draft syllabus for a 100-level Introduction to Ethics course. Contact information for three reference writers will be requested later in the interview process, so that confidential letters may be obtained for those candidates that advance to the interview round. Applications will only be accepted through Bucknell's career site, careers.bucknell.edu. Questions should be directed to Professor John Penniman, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies (jdp033@bucknell.edu). Review of applications will begin on February 28th and continue until the position is filled.

About Bucknell

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music.

Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education are encouraged to apply.

Bucknell is committed to creating a climate that fosters inclusion, growth, and development for a diverse student body, and seeks candidates who are also committed to these goals.

Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. With a student-faculty ratio of about 9:1, small class sizes are a hallmark of the Bucknell educational experience. The university sponsors a range of activities to support the development of its faculty, including a Teaching-Learning Center and generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Advertised:
2025-02-12

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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