Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Per Course Faculty, LCR Religious Studies (Spring 2025 Semester)

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Languages, Cultures and Religions

Term Spring Semester (per course faculty only)

Begin Date -Spring Term 01/13/2025

Begin Date – Summer Term

Begin Date – Fall Term

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach 12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period – Springfield Campus

Description of Primary Duties

Teach undergraduate Religious Studies course(s), keep minimum of three office hours per week.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Per Course Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Missouri State University accepts applications for Per Course Faculty to establish a broad and diverse pool of available candidates. By submitting an application for this posting you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University’s Per Course Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester. There may not be a current opening. Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees. To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department. Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae. Unofficial transcripts can be attached as an optional document to the online application. Official transcripts may be required at time of hire to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Open Date 09/30/2024

Close Date 01/22/2025

Posting Number 20240062PCF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77582

Supplemental Questions

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How did you hear about this vacancy?

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Google

Employee Referral

HigherEdJobs.com

Personal Contacts / Networking

Print Publications

Diversity website posting

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Other

Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

Do you have a Masters Degree?

No

Yes

What discipline is your Masters degree?

(Open Ended Question)

Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?

Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.

No, I am not currently employed by the University.

No, I am a current per course faculty member.

No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.

No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.

No, I am a current student University employee.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts – 1

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)

Course Document -1

Course Document -2

Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness -1

Unofficial Transcripts -2