Study of Religion Part-time Lecturer

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
United States, California, Los Angeles
410 Westwood Plaza (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2024
Position overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247. Application Window Open date: October 29, 2024 Next review date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Interdepartmental Program in the Study of Religion at the University of California, Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach two courses: The Meaning of Suffering and Problem of Evil and Religion during the 2024-25 academic year. These courses concentrate on the intersection of religion and philosophy in exploring human suffering, the existence of evil, and the human condition. Applicants must have a PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies and should have experience teaching in a university setting. The ideal candidate has experience teaching ethics and moral issues, with a grounding in philosophical traditions. Applicants should apply online via UCLA Academic Recruit. This position requires submission of a CV, a Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and contact information for a minimum of two individuals who may be contacted for a letter of recommendation. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247. Qualifications Basic qualifications Applicants must have a PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies and should have experience teaching in a university setting. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQdocument, and Sample EDI Statements. Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 2-4 required (contact information only) References will be contacted only upon request from the Search Committee Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09963 Help contact: lenneian@humnet.ucla.edu About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Job location Los Angeles, CA