The Department of Religion at Simpson College invites applications for a visiting full-time (six courses per year) position in Theolog to begin Fall 2023 tobeginning on or about August 20, 2023.

Community

Simpson’s main campus is in Indianola, Iowa, a part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The Des Moines area has a population of over 600,000 and economic growth has outpaced the U.S. as a whole. In addition, the cost of living is well below the national average. To learn more about Simpson College, please visit: www.simpson.edu.

The Institution

Simpson College is an independent, selective, and comprehensive liberal-arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church and a part of the Reconciling Ministries Network. The College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills and nurture values that foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living fulfilled lives within a creative, diverse and just community. We recognize that many great ideas and discoveries are a result of a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Simpson College provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Essential Qualifications:

PhD in Religion or Theology required; ABD considered. Methodology and area of research expertise within Christian Theology is open, however preparation to teach across confessional differences is expected and ability to teach in conversation with other religious traditions is welcome. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching and demonstrated teaching excellence is an asset.

The candidate should be prepared to teach two sections of REL 102 Introduction to Christianity, and three other courses, the nature of which will depend in part upon their strengths.

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest in working with the college chaplain to mentor pre-seminary or ministry-track students.
Ability to teach Introduction to Interdisciplinary Social Justice Studies.
Proven ability to engage the interests of non-majors in general education courses.
Teaching competency in womanist & feminist theology, theology & disability, religion & the environment, social ethics, or postcolonial thought.
Experience in mentoring undergraduate research.

To apply, please submit 1) letter of application, 2) CV, 3) a one-two page teaching statement, 4) a one-two page diversity statement, and 5) contact information for three references (phone, email, title). Additional materials may be requested of candidates advancing to an interview.

Review of applications will begin immediately with first consideration given to applications received prior to May 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants who need accommodations in the application and interview process due to disability or pregnancy are encouraged to contact our Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Keyah Levy with any concerns. Unfortunately, the College is not in the position to make arrangements for dual career couples; we encourage candidates for whom this is a concern to look at the range of higher education institutions within an easy commute in Des Moines and Ames when considering an application.