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Philosophy and Comparative Religion Job Summary The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for part-time single term instructors to teach undergraduate courses in Religious Studies. The University is opening this posting for the purposes of establishing a pool of candidates, from which to select part-time instructor candidates. Throughout the academic year, individuals may be contacted by the department to further discuss positions available, on an as needed, semester by semester basis. Service as a part-time single term instructor does not accrue tenure rights. Part-time single term instructors serve by the mutual agreement expressed in each successive contract executed and are engaged to teach at the convenience of the university. A part-time single term instructor shall not have teaching responsibilities exceeding nine credit hours per semester, and no other responsibilities such as to accrue to full-time faculty. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Religious Studies or related field (in rare cases where an exception can be justified on academic grounds, professional experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree in the field) Preferred Qualifications Doctoral study in Religious Studies or related field Record of success teaching the critical study of religion at the college level