Job Title: Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Department: Science, Religion and Interdisciplinary Studies
Institution: Marylhurst University
Description:
REPORTS TO: Chair of Science, Religion and Interdisciplinary Studies
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Full-time FTE 1.0, 9 months START DATE: Fall 2016 or earlier Marylhurst University founders,
the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, picked an idyllic home for our university adjacent to the Willamette
River south of Portland, Oregon. Visitors to our campus are struck by its beauty and peacefulness. There is a true sense
of community here. The Sisters' commitment to ethical leadership, service and social justice permeates our campus life.
You do not have to be Catholic, or have any religious affiliation, to be a part of the Marylhurst community. We respect
the Sisters' values as the foundation for the way we operate. Please visit www.marylhurst.edu for more information
about the Marylhurst University community.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Marylhurst University is seeking a creative and visionary leader to be its next faculty member of
Interdisciplinary Studies. Interdisciplinary Studies offers both Bachelors and Masters degrees. As one of the largest
undergraduate and graduate degree offerings on campus, the university is seeking an intellectual leader who can
integrate offerings from multiple departments on campus, teach dynamic courses in interdisciplinary studies and
maintain an active research agenda.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Perform academic responsibilities for the Interdisciplinary Studies Program,
including teaching interdisciplinary courses, developing curriculum, participating in student advising, and conducting
program assessment. 2. The Interdisciplinary Studies faculty reads and approves all senior projects as well as the
Masters in Interdisciplinary studies theses. 3. Expected to be highly collaborative and connect with faculty and students
from disciplines across campus to create new interdisciplinary courses and programs. 4. Will work with the Chair of the
department to recruit faculty from across campus to teach in the interdisciplinary studies program. 5. Help build
community partnerships for the university by being an engaged public scholar. 6. Stay active at a high level of expertise
in the subjects taught, maintain connection to one’s discipline, and develop knowledge or creative (externally-reviewed)
endeavors. 7. Serve on committees, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor. 8. Work with
university marketing to effectively communicate the program; and provide content for use in promoting the university,
department, and program.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 1. Ph.D. in a critical social science field with a strong interdisciplinary studies
background. 2. Experience in student advising and counseling. 3. Experience in online, hybrid pedagogy preferred. 4.
Experience in higher education administration preferred.
BENEFITS: University-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee. Paid sick leave and holidays; tuition
waiver program, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Refer to the FACULTY job description for a detailed
list of teaching duties and responsibilities; available on Marylhurst job opportunities page under this posting.
How to Apply:
Submit the following items to Human Resources at resume@marylhurst.edu: cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and
Marylhurst employment application (available on our website job opportunities page). Type Interdisciplinary Studies in
the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2015; the search will remain open until filled. Refer to the
FACULTY job description for a detailed list of teaching duties and responsibilities; available on Marylhurst job
opportunities page under this posting.
Application Deadline:
Open until filled.
Website:
http://marylhurst.edu/