FT Faculty: Lecturer Department of Catholic Studies College of Arts amp Sciences

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FT Faculty: Lecturer, Department of Catholic Studies, College of Arts & Sciences
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Faculty
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Department:
Catholic Studies [CAT]
Locations:
Fairfield, CT
Posted:
May 4, 2023
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
Position ID:
162033
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is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.
Job Description:
The College of Arts and Sciences
and Department of Catholic Studies
invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure track (Lecturer) faculty position in Catholic Studies with the ability to contribute to the University's new Institute for Sustainability and Social Justice, beginning Fall 2023
. This position is open-discipline within the humanities and social sciences - this might include candidates with degrees in English/Languages, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Theology.
Candidate must be able to teach the University's signature Human Journey Seminars: Great Books in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Teaching (4/4 load) will consist of Human Journey Seminars I and II (CIT 201 and 202), First-Year Writing Seminar (FYWS 125) and discipline-appropriate Foundational Core courses, with upper-level Catholic Studies courses available based on department needs. Service will include participating in Sacred Heart's freshman advising program and assisting with programming put on by the department, Center for Catholic Studies, and Institute for Sustainability and Social Justice.
Requirements:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a humanities or social science discipline and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Teaching and scholarship intersecting with Catholic thought is required; experience with seminar pedagogy is highly desirable.
Additional Information:
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Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.
To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:
Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
Demonstrate that we are Stronger Together as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements
Application Instructions:
Interested and well-qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. course evaluation data, observation reports, etc.), and contact information for three letters of reference (who will be contacted only if you receive an interview). Only applications through this platform will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately; deadline for priority consideration is June 2, 2023.
Questions may be directed to Daniel Rober, ****, chair of the search committee.
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