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Position:

Humanities Instructor - Adjunct

Location:

Humanities Division

Recruitment Period:

Open until filled


THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

The Humanities Division is accepting applications to be considered for adjunct instruction. Adjunct instructors are appointed quarter to quarter based on student enrollment.  For specifics, applicants should contact the division for more information.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Women and World Religions, Winter quarter 2009 (January 5-March 20, 2009), daily - 9 - 10 am

This Humanities course explores feminine perspectives of religion and spirituality in classical and indigenous religions today and throughout history. The course will examine images of the divine, mythological presentations, as well as roles and practices of women in each tradition through the study of traditional writings, feminist themes and feminist theologies. The course will focus on several questions, among which are questions about what sacred sources in traditional religions say about women and issues of gender, and questions about how both men and women in society have used oral and written sacred narratives. Lastly, the course will familiarize students with contemporary women's work that criticizes, affirms, or amends traditional religious views and roles about women.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MA in a field in the Humanities (Philosophy, Culture and Language, Communication Studies, English, Theology) with a primary emphasis in gender studies and a good background in theology/religion. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Successful teaching experience at the college-level.

SALARY: Salary is determined by the college salary schedule, and varies depending on the degree and mode of instruction.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPLICATION:

Contact (253) 833-9111, Seattle (206) 464-6133, Tacoma (253) 924-0180, ext. 3349 or e-mail cwells@greenriver.edu

 Please include a resume with your completed application.  Applications should be mailed to:

Attn: Cathy Wells
Assistant Dean for Academic Education
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092-3699