The Religion Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in New Testament/Early Christianity.
Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year, beginning fall semester of 2024, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
About
Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, selective liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music.
Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students.
Oberlin College was the first college in the US to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission.
The College continues to view a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational environment as essential to the excellence of its academic program.
Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs.
Information about the Religion Department at Oberlin College can be found here.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of New Testament and Early Christianity.
Ability to teach courses that can be cross-listed with Jewish Studies is highly desirable.
Qualifications
Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.
D.
degree (in hand or ABD).
Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable.
Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations.
Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.
Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.
Compensation
Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.
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*By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.
Review of applications will begin on January 29, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Completed applications received by the January 29th deadline will be guaranteed full
consideration.
Questions about the position can be addressed to: jbabyak@oberlin.
edu or Joyce Babyak, Chair of the Religion Department at 440-775-6898.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
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