Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

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Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

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Salary Range: $69,925 - $72,000 (9 month)

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

• Position Information

Title:

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

Department:
School of Humanities, Arts and Design

Exempt, Full Time

9 month

• Position Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Religious Studies. Teaching assignments may include courses in day undergraduate, Early College, Second Chance Pell, Master of Pastoral Theology, and other Chaminade programs. As a faculty member, the Assistant Professor is expected to actively participate in curriculum development and assessment, accreditation, and student related activities. Tenure track faculty are also expected to maintain a program of active research and publication.

The instructor is expected to advise students, perform all duties professionally and ethically, and support the policies and mission of the University.

• Reports to

Direct Report to:
This position reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts & Design

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Teach the required work load credits per semester in the undergraduate program and possibly the graduate program as assigned
• Actively participate in discipline, division, and university related activities and committees, the accreditation process, curriculum development, and scholarship (teaching, grant writing, research, publishing, and community service)
• Deliver student-focused, active-learning instruction and conduct assessments of student, program, and course learning outcomes.
• Advise students
• Adhere to duties as described in the Faculty Handbook
• Create a professional development plan and demonstrate a trajectory that promotes excellent teaching, s cholarship, community service, and life-long learning
• Remain current in the latest industry practices, standards, equipment, research, and technology
• Any other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Design
• Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.

• Education and Experience

Minimum

• Ph.D. in Religious studies, Theology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience teaching in a university or college setting
• Excellent record of teaching in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and hybrid courses
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication
• Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse students in a multicultural location
• Experience teaching in student-centered, small class settings
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred

• Proven record of successful teaching and scholarship
• Three to five years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at the university level
• Experience working with Hawaii and Pacific Island communities
• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Demonstrated success in teaching at an institution of higher education for at least one (1) year;
• Demonstrated teaching…