Faculty Position Vacancy
Teaching Fellow (Religion)
Position Description
Wartburg College is at an exciting moment as it embarks upon “Our Brightest Days:
Realizing Purpose, Leading Change,” the College’s new strategic plan. As indicated in the
newly adopted vision statement, “Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in
education of the whole person. Together, we create an inclusive community combining
diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders
of positive change through service in a complex world.”

Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the
Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college
offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs
leading to the bachelor’s degree. The college is located in Waverly, Iowa, a growing
community of more than 10,000 residents. As part of the Cedar Valley metro area (near
Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Waverly has an abundance of cultural, musical, and
recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance
include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis.
(3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). The
Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful
environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff.
As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks
applications from members of underrepresented groups.
POSITION: Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor in Religion
TITLE: Visiting Teaching Fellow (1-year appointment)

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and benefits; college housing may be available (TBD)

START DATE: August 2024
TIMELINE: Screening of applications begins immediately and continues

until the position is filled.
The Position
The Teaching Fellow will contribute to the Department of Religion and Philosophy, teaching
a 2-3-1 load, including religious studies and general education courses, mentoring
students, and giving a public presentation based on their research. This is an ideal position
for an early career educator, awarded the PhD within the past two years or ABD, interested
in teaching in a liberal arts environment. A faculty mentor will be assigned and the fellow
will participate in our comprehensive faculty development program. The term is one-year,
renewable for an additional year dependent upon strong performance.

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Qualifications:
Successful candidates will provide evidence of the following qualifications:

Required
PhD awarded no earlier than 2022, or ABD, in Religion, Philosophy or related discipline.
Preferred
Relevant teaching experience in religion, philosophy or related discipline.
Successful candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity,
inclusion, and cultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing
to support the College’s mission and contribute to the strategic plan.

grading tests and papers, providing other instruction-related duties, and mentoring
students.

• Actively participate in faculty development opportunities, attend faculty workshops,

• Give one public presentation per year related to the research interests.

WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for
community engagement. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College

actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented ethnic and minority groups.

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