Part Time Faculty - Theological Studies
Part Time Faculty - Theological Studies
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Job Description
The Department of Theological Studies Loyola Marymount University is seeking parttime faculty (up to 8 units) who can demonstrate excellence in teaching with a focused commitment to building student reading and writing capacities.
The Position
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in midDecember; the Spring term begins midJanuary and ends in midMay.
Responsibilities
Teach assigned lower and upper division courses in the Departments core curriculum and offer weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Subjects for courses might include: comparative religion; methods in the study of religion; monasticism; asceticism; death and dying; love and desire; history of spirituality; Augustines Confessions; Eastern Christianity; ancient/late antique Christianity; medieval western Christianity; Hinduism; Buddhism; Judaism; Islam; Indigenous Traditions; Greek religion; Roman religion; Near Eastern religion; and Egyptian religion.
Qualifications
A PhD degree (ABDs will also be considered) in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
How to Apply
A completed online application must be received to be considered. To apply please visit:
For questions email the Department Chair Anna Harrison at
A complete application must include:
Curriculum Vitae with contact information
Cover Letter (max one page) describing candidate fit and course availability
Teaching Statement (maximum two pages) including evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching in a Liberal Arts context
List of 3 references with contact information included in application
Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for personnel file)
Minimum salary is $2467 per unit taught
Faculty RegularLoyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)Employment Type
Part-Time
