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Humanities Instructor - Adjunct |
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Humanities Division |
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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:
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