Religious Studies

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES

CONTRACT LECTURER POSITION AVAILABLE

Date of Posting:                   July 4, 2016

Title of Position:                   Contract Lecturer to teach:

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1100 YDE:  Introduction to World Religions

                                                 

Course Description:   Religious Studies 1100 YDE:  An introduction to the religions of the world, with special attention to Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. An enquiry into the history of religions and the manifestations and meaning of religion in relation to its cultural context.

Credit Weight:                       1.0 FCE

Prerequisite(s):                     None

Starting Date:                        September 2016

Qualifications:                      Please submit a letter of application and a curriculum vitae which should include the following information:  (a) academic qualifications; and (b) evidence of ability to perform the various duties of the position; and (c) teaching evaluations, if available.

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Dean of the

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities on academic matters and to the Director of the Office of Continuing Education and Distributed Learning on budgetary and administrative matters.

Apply to:                                Office of the Dean

                                                Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

                                                Lakehead University

                                                955 Oliver Road

                                                THUNDER BAY, ON   P7B 5E1

                                                ssh@lakeheadu.ca

Application Deadline:          July 15th, 2016

NOTE:  This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.