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DePaul

Part Time Faculty, Religious Studies

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4.5K - $5.6K/wk

Part Time Faculty, Religious Studies Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants ...

Tri-C

Adjunct Faculty, Religious Studies

Parma, OH

Teachescourses in Religious Studies. * Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes * Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level religious studies faculty in the United States is $78,750.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Religious Studies Faculty vs Entry Level Theology Instructor?

AspectEntry Level Religious Studies FacultyEntry Level Theology Instructor
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Religious Studies or related field; teaching experienceBachelor's or Master's in Theology or related field; teaching experience
Work EnvironmentColleges, universities, academic settingsColleges, seminaries, religious institutions
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academic industryReligious organizations, faith-based colleges
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Entry Level Religious Studies Faculty and Entry Level Theology Instructor roles share similar educational requirements and work environments, often found in academic settings. However, Religious Studies Faculty typically focus on broader religious topics across multiple faiths, while Theology Instructors usually specialize in a specific faith tradition. Both roles involve teaching and curriculum development, but their target institutions and focus areas differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Religious Studies Faculty job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,750 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Adjunct Faculty - Religious Studies

Kentucky Community and Technical College System

Lexington, KY • On-site

$825/wk

Temporary

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Religious Studies
Job no: 493015
Work type: Temporary
Location: Lexington, KY
Categories: Adjunct Faculty
Title: Adjunct Faculty - Religious Studies
Salary Range: $825 per credit hour
Contract Term Length: Not Applicable
Standard Hours: Varies
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Newtown Pike
Department: CHLSS
Job Summary
Socio-cultural Studies is seeking qualified part-time faculty for on-site religious studies classes at the Danville, Georgetown, Lawrenceburg, Lexington, and/or Winchester campuses.* Additional qualifications to those listed below based on course subject may apply.
While we are primarily seeking applicants to teach on-site, adjuncts may be asked to teach using any of the following modes of instruction:
• On-site with in-person meetings two days per week,
• Hybrid with in-person meetings on-site one day per week paired with online instruction, and/or
• Online/asynchronous with no required on-site, in-person meetings.
For more information, please contact the Socio-cultural Studies Coordinator.
Leon Lane, Jr., Associate Professor
leon.lane@kctcs.edu
859-246-6327
*This posting will remain open to maintain a pool of qualified applicants and will be filled according to need.
Job Duties:
• Prepare and deliver course syllabi, lectures and/or labs relevant to the course description and student learning outcomes (Course and if applicable General Education).
• Develop individual, and contribute to the creation of common, course assignments (discussions, written work, research exercises, quizzes, exams, etc.) to evaluate student proficiency.
• Maintain regular contact with students promptly answering student emails and messages.
• Meet with students individually and/or in small groups to provide supplemental instruction, direction, and feedback.
• Provide an online course shell for students meeting minimum content and structure, including student access to syllabi and individual grades, for the mode of instruction.**
• Maintain student grades and complete institutional student progress reports as directed.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and reporting outcomes of program and course assessment.
• Complete mandatory annual employment training.
• Complete mandatory instructional training for mode of instruction, especially for instructors teaching in hybrid and/or online course modes of instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.
**BCTC currently uses the Blackboard Ultra LMS.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Religious Studies, Anthropology, Divinity, Philosophy, or Theology
OR
• Master's degree in any field AND 18 graduate semester hours in Religious Studies, Anthropology, Divinity, Philosophy, or Theology
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum two years teaching experience
• Prior teaching experience and/or credentialing in cultural awareness/competence studies or related fields/training
• Multilingual
**To be considered for a faculty position, please upload a copy of your unofficial transcript at the time of your application.
Advertised: 13 Mar 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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