Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
About The Position
The Department of Religion at Wofford College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor (Ph.D.) or visiting instructor (ABD) in Religious Studies to begin fall 2026. The teaching load for this position is 4-0-4. During the fall semester, the candidate will teach 3 sections of a general education Religion Studies course plus 1 section of a Liberal Arts Studies course for entering first-year students (topic to be chosen by the candidate). For the spring semester, the schedule would be 3 sections of a general education Religious Studies course (topic TBD, but can be the same course from the fall) plus 1 upper-level Religious Studies class. Graduate coursework on teaching and/or additional pedagogical training through workshops or certificates is helpful for this position. In addition, we value inclusive pedagogical approaches that aim to engage with a diverse student community.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. or ABD in Religious Studies.
- One semester of teaching experience or its equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate coursework on teaching and/or additional pedagogical training through workshops or certificates is helpful for this position.
- Inclusive pedagogical approaches that aim to engage with a diverse student community.
Responsibilities
- Teach 3 sections of a general education Religion Studies course plus 1 section of a Liberal Arts Studies course for entering first-year students (topic to be chosen by the candidate) during the fall semester.
- Teach 3 sections of a general education Religious Studies course (topic TBD, but can be the same course from the fall) plus 1 upper-level Religious Studies class during the spring semester.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
