Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies

William & Mary • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

The Religious Studies Department at William & Mary is recruiting a pool of persons for possible part-time adjunct teaching positions. For Fall term 2025, the Religious Studies Department is recruiting specialists for two (sets of) courses. One is to teach one course of RELG 213 Introduction to Hinduism, which explores the diversity of religious thought and practice among Hindus today and throughout history. The other is to teach two courses of RELG 210 Introduction to the History of Christianity, which covers Christianity from Jesus to current times. However, this pool will remain open for additional needs that arise. This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the current adjunct pool.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Religious Studies or a closely related field is required.

Nice To Haves

• A PhD or ABD with specialization in an area of need is preferred.
• Previous academic teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach RELG 213 Introduction to Hinduism.
• Teach RELG 210 Introduction to the History of Christianity.
• Maintain availability for additional teaching needs as they arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree