Position Number: 2442
Functional Title: Lecturer (Religious Studies/International/Islamic)
Position Type: Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass: FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information: Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: An interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary program that includes online humanities, social science and professional studies curriculum as well as in-person curriculum in archaeology, international & global studies, religious studies. The program also houses the Network for the Cultural Study of Videogaming.
Position Summary: The Liberal and Professional Studies Department at the University of North Carolina Greensboro seeks candidates for a professional track position in Islam. We expect to fill the position at the rank of Lecturer. The area of specialization is open, but the candidate should be familiar with Religious Studies theories and methods, prepared to teach our introductory Islam course and upper-division courses in Islamic Studies, as well as introductory courses in International & Global Studies. The occupant of this position will teach courses cross-listed in Religious Studies (major and minor programs), International & Global Studies (IGS) (major and minor), and Islamic Studies (IS) (minor). In addition, the occupant of the position will assist in advising IGS (majors and minors) and Islamic Studies minors and assist in directing the Islamic Studies Research Network. The Program emphasizes an interdisciplinary liberal arts approach. Along with this conceptual orientation, evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduates will positively influence our deliberations. The teaching load is 4/4 per year. The candidate will also have advising duties in IS and IGS and coordinating duties for IS. The position includes teaching online asynchronous courses and in-person courses.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in Religious Studies, International Studies or related field.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Religious Studies, International Studies or related field.
Tenure Status: Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin May 24th and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three names for letters of reference. Please direct any questions to Dana Logan, chair of the search, at .
Letters of recommendation and transcripts will only be requested of the finalists. Recruitment Range: $47,000
Org #-Department: Liberal/Prof Studies - 12238
Job Open Date: 04/30/2024
For Best Consideration Date: 05/24/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
FTE: 1.000
Type of Appointment: Time Limited
Time Limited Duration: This will be a one year appointment effective August 1, 2024.
Number of Months per Year: 9
Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O
Work Environment: Night/Dark - O, Inside - F, Outside - R
