Visiting Assistant Professor: African American Religiosity, Loyola Marymount University
The Theological Studies Department of Loyola Marymount University invites applications for a one-year fixed term, full time, non Tenure-Track, Visiting Assistant Professor in African American Religiosity beginning fall, 2016, with the possibility of a second year renewal. The position involves teaching three undergraduate core courses a semester (two course preparations per semester). Applicants should possess a Ph.D. (exceptional ABDs will be considered), experience in teaching in diverse contexts, and a commitment to a Jesuit, Catholic mission.
Application Checklist
Checklist
- a cover letter (outlining their area of expertise, teaching experience, and resonance with LMU's mission);
- a curriculum vitae;
- a statement of teaching philosophy;
- a writing sample;
- three letters of recommendation.
Instructions
Only electronic applications will be considered. Applications missing any of the required materials or arriving after March 31, 2016 will not be considered.
Materials 1-4 should be emailed together as a complete package by the candidate by March 31, 2016 to: Professor Tracy Tiemeier, Search Committee Chair at Tracy.Tiemeier@lmu.edu.
Item 5, three letters of recommendation, must come directly from the recommenders by March 31, 2016 to: Professor Tracy Tiemeier, Search Committee Chair at Tracy.Tiemeier@lmu.edu.
To download the Application Checklist in PDF format please click here: Visiting Assistant Professor Check-list.
Frequently asked questions
Q. May I use a document service such as Interfolio for my letters of recommendation or to transmit my whole dossier?
A. Yes, Interfolio or an academic dossier service like it, which ensures privacy and confidentiality, may be used to transmit your documents electronically.
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Q. I noticed in the job advertisement that you want materials 1-4 emailed ‘as a complete package.’ Does this mean that you want it all together in one document, or that you want it all attached to the same email message, in which case they can be in five separate documents?
A. We mean the latter, separate Word or PDF documents all attached to one email message and addressed to: Tracy.Tiemeier@lmu.edu.
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Loyola Marymount University, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote a diverse University community. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)