Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Religious Studies (25-26)

Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Religious Studies (25-26)

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Posting Details

Job ID : 167117

Rank : Professional Lecturer

College / School : Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

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The Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University invites applicants for a term faculty position in East Asian Buddhism, beginning in January 2026. Scholars working on critical approaches to gender, race, sexuality, inequality, power, and / or politics are encouraged to apply. In addition to Religious Studies courses, the candidate will also teach courses in the Honors Program, including an introductory discussion-based seminar called Religious Worldviews and Ethical Perspectivesa course that looks at religious traditions, including religious ethics, in comparative perspective.

Qualifications :

The teaching load is three courses per quarter. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellent teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D.

Application Instructions :

To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a narrative describing your teaching methods, one relevant sample syllabus, and the names and email addresses of three references to the Search Committee by October 24th. Confidential letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates invited to interview.

General Compensation / Benefits Statement

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here : .

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Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information : The salary range for this 10-month position is $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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