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The Provost’s Office at Calvin University invites applications for the De Vries Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows Program. This program is administered for the university by the de Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development.

Calvin University aims to appoint a cohort of up to six fellows. Fellows will be appointed to a two-year term (August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2026) in an academic department and possible affiliation with one of Calvin University’s centers or institutes. In this full-time role, each fellow will teach 2/3 of a full teaching load for the department in which they are appointed or in Calvin’s core curriculum and be encouraged to pursue scholarship. Together, as part of the remaining 1/3 of their job, the cohort will engage in structured professional development opportunities – mentorship, as well as workshops focused on various modes of teaching and learning, faith integration, diversity, equity and inclusion, and scholarship, among other topics. The primary goal of the experience is equipping Christian scholars for successful careers in higher education.

We welcome applications in the following departments and fields:

• Business (normative business ethics)
• History (American history)
• Religion (Christian theology)
• English (writing and/or literature)
• Geography (specialization open)
• Psychology (specialization open; teaching intro psychology is required)
• Philosophy (specialization open; special teaching need in philosophy of science or political philosophy)
• Biology (specialization open; special teaching need in cell/molecular biology)
• Engineering (specialization open
• Education (early childhood education, special education, and/or literacy)

Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. no earlier than summer 2022; ABD will be considered, so long as the degree will be obtained by Fall 2025.

Preference will be given to candidates with broad interdisciplinary interests; demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all levels of coursework; and commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.

In addition to salary, each fellow will be provided housing and a modest relocation allowance, as well as allowances for professional travel and scholarly materials.

About Calvin University 
Calvin University is a top-ranked national university that equips students to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Approximately 3,200 Calvin students study the liberal arts and select from a broad range of majors and professional programs. The university is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a thriving metropolitan region of approximately one million people situated equidistant from Chicago and Detroit. For more information, please visit http://www.calvin.edu/go/facultyopenings.

Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age.  Calvin University is an educational agency of the Christian Reformed Church and, in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion.

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To submit an application please follow this link: Calvin Careers.

Interested candidates should submit (1) a CV; (2) a cover letter describing their commitment to the Christian faith, responding to the mission of Calvin University, and outlining teaching and research interests; and (3) contact information for three references. Deadline for full consideration: December 15.

Questions about this opportunity should be directed to Dr. Matt Lundberg, Director of the de Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development (matt.lundberg@calvin.edu).

Faith and Educational Commitment 

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

Diversity Commitment 

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

About Calvin University

ABOUT THE CALVIN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS In 2020, the Calvin University School of Business (CUSB) received a generous $22.25 million gift to build a new facility, strengthen its faculty, grow enrollments, and become a premier School of Business informed and guided by a Reformed Christian perspective. Our five-year strategic goals include gaining AACSB accreditation and launching new programs in business analytics, entrepreneurship, human centered design, and continuing education for people in the trades and other learning communities. The CUSB has more than 500 students enrolled in its six undergraduate majors (Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain Management) and its Master of Accounting and online Master of Business Administration programs. All majors and programs feature significant elements of experiential learning along with strong academic components. Our business graduates enjoy extremely high placement rates, including in large international firms, regional and local firms throughout the US. The CUSB has 14 faculty members all with both industry and teaching experience, many with termina...l degrees. CUSB faculty value creativity and teamwork in helping students learn and gain hands-on experience with the business community. The CUSB is host to the Calvin Center for Innovation in Business (CCIB), which is funded by a generous endowment and supports scholarship, pedagogical development, and engagement with the business community via course releases and summer support. ABOUT CALVIN UNIVERSITY Calvin University is a top-ranked national university that equips students to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Approximately 3,000 Calvin students study the liberal arts and select from a broad range of majors and professional programs. The university is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a thriving metropolitan region of approximately one million people situated equidistant from Chicago and Detroit. Furthermore, the West Michigan region is ranked by Forbes as the #1 place to raise a family. For more information, please visit http://www.calvin.edu/go/facultyopenings. Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. Calvin University is an educational agency of the Christian Reformed Church and, in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion.

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