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How much do part time religious studies faculty jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time religious studies faculty in the United States is $291,565.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $394,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Religious Studies Faculty vs Part Time Philosophy Instructor?

AspectPart Time Religious Studies FacultyPart Time Philosophy Instructor
Required CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate in Religious Studies or related fieldMaster's or Doctorate in Philosophy or related field
Work EnvironmentColleges, universities, religious institutionsColleges, universities, educational institutions
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions offering religious studies coursesHigher education institutions offering philosophy courses
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Part Time Religious Studies Faculty and Part Time Philosophy Instructor both require advanced degrees in their respective fields and typically work in higher education settings. While their subject matter differs—religion versus philosophy—the roles are similar in teaching, curriculum development, and student engagement. The main difference lies in their specialization, with religious studies focusing on religious beliefs, texts, and practices, and philosophy emphasizing critical thinking and theoretical inquiry.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Religious Studies Faculty job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $291,565 per year, or $140.2 per hour.

Temp Parttime Faculty: Religious Studies Program

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Part-time, Temporary

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Job description

The Religious Studies Program at theUniversity of New Mexico (UNM) anticipates hiring Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduatelevel courses in the Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 Semesters.

Anticipated openings will be for Adjunctswho can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but notlimited to the subject areas covered in the following UNM course:

  • RELG 1110: Introduction to World Religions

Please consult the UNM Catalog fordescriptions of the course.

The Religious Studies Program isseeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduateand/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified above.Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching.Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the classduring assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and gradingassignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes asoutlined by the Director of the Program.  

Positions are contingent upon needeach semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on thecurrent course schedule, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline forstudents to drop or add courses.  Candidates who are selected for thesepositions will report to the Director of the Program. 

Best Consideration Dates

For best consideration, please applyby the following dates:
Fall 2023 semester - April 30, 2023
Spring 2024 semester - November 15,2023
Summer 2024 semester - March 15, 2024 


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