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UW - STEVENS POINT Lecturer Pool - Humanities in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21152 JOB TITLE: Lecturer - Humanities UW System/TTC Title and Code: Lecturer (TL020) Position Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point department of Philosophy and Religious Studies houses 3 majors and is staffed with 6 tenure-track faculty and 1 academic staff member. The department prides itself with providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a wide range of career paths: law, higher education leadership, environmental advocacy, human services, and ministry, to name just a few. The study of philosophy and religion equips students to think logically and critically, deal with ethical questions and communicate effectively across cultural, religious, and ideological divides. Graduates engage the world ready to flourish as global citizens, to assume leadership positions, and to exercise professional adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing world. The School of Humanities and Global Studies is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and socially just community. We are seeking applications from individuals who share this commitment. The successful candidate for this position will teach undergraduate courses in the Humanities category of the General Education Program (HU). A strong preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach courses designed in ethics or applied ethics. Courses taught serve all UWSP students required to take at least 3 credits of HU. This is a semester appointment up to 12 credits (1.0 FTE). Anticipated Appointment Date: Appointments can be for fall semester (August), spring semester (January), or in the summer To ensure consideration, completed online applications must be received. Pool applicants will be contacted when/if openings are available. Required Materials Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume/Curriculum Vitae - Contact information for three professional references - Unofficial/Official Transcripts (Official Transcripts required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Dr. Chris Diehm, Professor of Philosophy and Department Chair Email: cdiehm@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-3205 Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications -Earned the minimum of a master\'s degree from an accredited college or university in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or related field -Demonstrated ability to teach an introductory undergraduate course that meets the learning outcomes in the humanities category of the general education program at UWSP (click here). Preferred Qualifications -Earned doctorate in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or related field. ABD considered. -Demonstrated commitment to reflective teaching practices -Experience and evidence of success with college level instruction -Ability to teach Medical Ethics -Experience teaching online asynchronous courses ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu