Faculty Job

Religious Studies: Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Religious Studies Department, Marywood University, Scranton, PA 18509. The Marywood University Department of Religious Studies seeks an Assistant Professor in Religious Studies for a tenure-track appointment beginning August 2013. Qualified candidates will possess a doctoral degree in Religious Studies or Theology with specialization in World Religions and secondary areas of specialization in Bible and/or Catholic Systematics. Applicants with prior college teaching experience are preferred. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate core curriculum courses and undergraduate majors. Student advisement, commitment to scholarly activities, and participation in university, professional, and community service are expected. Review of applications will begin January 31 and will continue until the position is filled; to assure fullest consideration, all materials must be received by January 31. To apply, submit a letter of application, a teaching philosophy statement, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a writing sample, and names and contact information for three professional references to: Laurie Cassidy, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair at lcassidy@maryu.marywood.edu. It is preferred that the application materials be sent electronically but may also be posted to Search committee chair at Marywood University/Department of Religious Studies, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509. Marywood University is a comprehensive Catholic university sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, located in northeastern Pennsylvania. Additional information about Marywood University is available at www.marywood.edu. Marywood University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.