Adjunct ProfessorofReligious Studies

Job Requisition: JR101595 Adjunct ProfessorofReligious Studies (Open) Job Posting Title: Adjunct ProfessorofReligious 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: TheReligious 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 inJewish 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 coursesdepending 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 throughoutthe 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. Required Qualifications: A Master’sdegreeinReligious Studiesor aclosely related field, or equivalent experience and qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. or otherappropriate terminaldegree, or ABD status, inReligious Studies or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring). Previousacademic 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 andhired, andis not eligible for benefits. The position may requireadditionalhours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements. As part-time exempt employees, adjunctsare 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 exceed1,500 hours,generallyequatingto 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 mustmaintainan 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 SessionTermsare subject to vary each year Applicants must apply online at 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 filesfor upload): Curriculum vitae; Coverletter; A statement of teaching interests that describesthe courses you are qualified and interested in teaching, as well asyour approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs yourapproach; 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 inReligious Studiesin any of theaforementioned requireddocuments. Candidates whoare scheduled forinterviewswill be prompted tosubmitonline the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how tosubmita letter of reference. For full consideration,submitapplication materials no later than theinitialreview date, May 22, 2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearlyidentifiedand included with your application for full consideration.Applications received after theinitialreview date will be considered if neededand asadditionalhiring needs arise. Information on the degree programs in theDepartment ofReligious Studiesmay be foundat Additional Job Description: Job Profile: JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers