Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion and Ethics
About The Position
The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in Religion and Ethics, to begin August 2026. Teaching load is six courses for the academic year, three per semester. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and other courses in the field of Religion and Ethics. We welcome candidates with expertise in a range of religious traditions and interdisciplinary areas, such as the environment, health and medicine, secularism, and social justice ethics. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. by start date. The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell serves its majors and minors, as well as a large number of students from across the university who are encountering the academic study of religion for the first time. The ideal candidate will be a teacher-scholar with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and the liberal arts mission. Successful candidates will indicate in their application materials their commitment to contributing to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, and a draft syllabus for a 100-level Introduction to Ethics course. Candidates who advance beyond the initial review of applications will be requested to provide names and contact information for three professional references, so that confidential letters of recommendation may be obtained. Applications will only be accepted online at careers.bucknell.edu. Questions should be directed to Professor Carol Wayne White, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. by start date.
- Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, and a draft syllabus for a 100-level Introduction to Ethics course.
Responsibilities
- Teaching load is six courses for the academic year, three per semester.
- Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and other courses in the field of Religion and Ethics.
Benefits
- Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to): Flexible scheduling options determined by role; Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions) Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods. A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
