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Remote Religious Studies Professors are educators who teach courses on world religions, theology, and related subjects through online platforms rather than in a traditional classroom. They design and deliver lectures, facilitate discussions, and assess student work using digital tools. These professors often work for universities, colleges, or online education providers, engaging with students from diverse backgrounds. The remote nature of the job allows for flexible scheduling and the ability to reach a wider audience.
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Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies

William and Mary

Remote

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Requisition:
JR101595 Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies
Department:
CC00097 WM001 | CAS | Religion
Job Family:
Faculty - Adjunct
Worker Sub-Type:
Adjunct (non-benefited)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
Wren Building
Primary Job Posting Location:
William & Mary
Job Description Summary:
The Religious Studies Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments. For the current academic year, the department anticipates instructional needs in Jewish History and Thought, and Introduction to Buddhism.
Within the College of Arts & Sciences, adjunct faculty may be responsible for:
• Teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses depending on unit need
• Preparing syllabi and course materials
• Delivering instruction and assessing student learning
• Holding office hours
• Fulfilling other instructional duties consistent with departmental needs
This pool will remain open to address additional teaching needs that may arise throughout the year. Your application 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 most current adjunct advertisement.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
  • A Master's degree in Religious Studies or a closely related field, or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree, or ABD status, in Religious Studies or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring).
  • Previous academic teaching experience.

Conditions of Employment:
  • This position is also not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
  • This is a part-time position restricted to the term to which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits.
  • The position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements.
  • As part-time exempt employees, adjuncts are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.
  • Within Arts & Sciences, adjunct instructional workload limits apply. Total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1,500 hours, generally equating to up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.
  • Adjuncts within the College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary must maintain an in-person presence for the duration of their appointment. Remote teaching opportunities are rare and subject to approval.

Appointment Details:
Appointments are limited to a specified term and may include the following instructional sessions:
  • Summer Session 1: May 26 - June 26*
  • Summer Session 2: June 29 - July 31* (expected contract effective date: June 25)
  • Summer Session 3: May 26 - July 31*
  • Fall: August 10 - January 9
  • Spring: January 10 - May 24

*Summer Session Terms are subject to vary each year
Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration. (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into individual zip files for upload):
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Cover letter;
  • A statement of teaching interests that describes the courses you are qualified and interested in teaching, as well as your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach;
  • A reference page with the contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success for all learners/scholars in Religious Studies in any of the aforementioned required documents.
Candidates who are scheduled for interviews 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.
For full consideration, submit application materials no later than the initial review date, May 22, 2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed and as additional hiring needs arise.
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Religious Studies may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/religiousstudies/.
Additional Job Description:
Job Profile:
JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Qualifications:
Compensation Grade:
S99
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-04-21
Position Restrictions:
Restricted Term
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
Background Check: 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.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

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