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Part Time Faculty, Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies

Part Time Faculty, Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies

DePaul University

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

DePaul University rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Description
The Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Program within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching opportunities. Part-time teaching opportunities are available throughout the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and the department will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however the Program does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.
Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate degree
Application Instructions
This posting applies to the following sub-disciplinary specialties: -Peace & Peace-building -Justice & Structural Violence -Human Rights -Active Non-violence -Conflict (general conflict studies) -International Conflict & Transformation -Resilience & Trauma -Arts & Literature for Peace and Justice -Poverty -Multiculturalism & Race, Ethnic, & Indigenous Studies -Restorative Justice & Circle Work -Inner Peace Practices -Marginalization, Critical Development, & Social Transformation --Advocacy and Activism A teaching statement(philosophy and pedagogical styles) is required, regardless of prior teaching experience.
Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings:
https://las.depaul.edu/academics/peace-justice-and-conflict-studies/Pages/default.aspx
Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

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