Provide instruction through lectures and discussions to promote student learning in the field of religion. Foster student development and contribute to the intellectual and social life of the academic department.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be able to provide expert consultation and instruction in the area of religion. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and verification of academic credentials.
Posting Details Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education.
Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg.
The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options.
Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24.
Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
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Position Department Academics - Religion Job Summary/Basic Function Provide instruction using lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery to promote student learning in keeping with faculty academic freedom and responsibility.
Foster student development and contribute to the intellectual and social life of the academic department.
Maintain laboratories and equipment when applicable.
Be available to faculty and students for consultation in one’s area of expertise.
EEO/Diversity Statement: The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education.
Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg.
The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options.
Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus and explore our Careers at Dickinson College video.
Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24.
Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
Dickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity.
It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community.
The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class.
We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at (717) 245-1608, hrservices@dickinson.edu or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).
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Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty.
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