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Adjunct Instructors - Religious Studies

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Position Information

Classification Title

Working Title
Adjunct Instructors - Religious Studies

Hire Type
Adjunct/PT Faculty

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
College of Liberal Arts/School of the Arts

Unit
Religious Studies

Location
SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301, Minnesota

FLSA
Exempt

Full/Part Time
Part Time

FTE

Employment Condition
Adjunct

Work Shift
Varies

Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Varies

Posting Details
This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s).

To learn more about the school and department:
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • Department of Religious Studies


The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

  • Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found here.

Salary Minimum

Salary Maximum

Salary Type
Per Credit

Bargaining Unit/Plan
209, IFO

Job Description
St. Cloud State University is seeking applications for potential adjunct instructors who qualify to teach in the College of Liberal Arts- Department of Religious Studies.
First-year courses such as World Religions, Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Race and Religion. Second-year courses such as Introduction to Islam, Asian Religions, and Comparative Religious Ethics. Individuals interested in being considered for part-time, adjunct teaching positions in the Religious Studies Program should have the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Religious Studies or in related fields (e.g. Jewish Studies, Christian Scripture, History)
  • Evidence of the ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications
  • Teaching experience in Higher Education, ideally in public Universities or Colleges
  • Evidence of teaching excellence is encouraged, such as sample syllabi, student evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation

Other Requirements

About
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here.

Why Work For Us
Help people achieve their educational dreams. We are looking for diverse people with passion, who are engaged, serious in the work of helping those who strive and desire a college education to achieve their goals.

Benefits Info

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F020P

Number of Vacancies

Re-posting

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date
10/31/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Accept Applications
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Posting Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at SCSU is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.
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