Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies

Position Number : P0114W

Position Title :

Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies

Unit Mission Statement :

The mission of the Religious Studies Department is to foster teaching, research, and public service as an integral part of education linked through programs designed to preserve, transmit, and expand knowledge. We consider religion to be a complex, abiding, and central feature of all human societies and believe that if one is to understand a society, it is vital to study its religious writings, practices and beliefs.

Position Summary :

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.

Required Qualifications :

A Masters degree in Religious Studies or a closely related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

A PhD or ABD with specialization in an area of need is preferred at the time the candidate begins the appointment, August 10 for fall, January 10 for spring, and May 27 for summer start date. Previous academic teaching experience is desirable.

Conditions of Employment :

This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding. This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation. All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year. Arts & Sciences total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1500 which equates up to 14 credit hours for Fall / Spring and up to 6 for Summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.

Department :

3KD700 Religious Studies Dept

Location : William & Mary

Job Open Date : 05 / 01 / 2025

Review Begin Date : 05 / 15 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Employment Category :

Adjunct

Special Application Instructions :

Applicants must apply online at https : / / jobs.wm.edu . Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach. Your candidate teaching statement may be included in your cover letter. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners / scholars in Religious Studies in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. Review of applications is ongoing. References will be contacted by the system to request a letter of reference only for short list applicants.

Background Check Statement :

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement :

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits Summary Statement :

N / A