Adjunct Faculty in Philosophy and Religious Studies

Meyer Entsorgung; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in Philosophy and Religious Studies at the Norfolk campus. Courses include general education offerings and asynchronous online sections such as Bioethics, Cybersecurity Ethics, and Business Ethics.

This posting will stay open for opportunities throughout the 2026-27 academic year, and beyond. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lectures, assessing student work, and maintaining effective

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with online teaching in higher education, especially use of Canvas.
• Preparation for and/or experience in teaching Philosophy or Religious Studies courses at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within Philosophy or Religious Studies, including in-person classes at Norfolk campus.
• Deliver 8-week online asynchronous courses (e.g., Bioethics, Cybersecurity Ethics, Business Ethics).

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Canvas experience

Online teaching

Course development

Education

MA or PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies

18 graduate credits in related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title
Adjunct Faculty in Philosophy and Religious Studies

Department
PHILOSOPHY

Position Number
PT0230

Job Description
The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies invitesapplicants for part-time adjunct instructional faculty to teachcourses within the fields of Philosophy or Religious Studies. Wehave the most need for in-person classes on the Norfolk campus forgeneral education courses taught within the department as well as8-week online asynchronous classes in courses, such as Bioethics,Cybersecurity Ethics, Business Ethics, and popular generaleducation courses, such as REL 147: Cults and Conspiracies. Thispost will remain open for applications as opportunities arisethroughout the 2026-27 academic year, and beyond.

Position Type
Part-Time

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses,registrations, trainings, or certifications

M.A. or Ph.D. in Philosophy or Religious Studies or an M.A. orPh.D. in a related field with a minimum of 18 hours graduatecredits in Philosophy or Religious Studies courses.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge,skills, and abilities

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills
2. Experience with online teaching in higher education, especiallyuse of Canvas.
3. Preparation for and/or experience in teaching Philosophy orReligious Studies courses at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
07/25/2026

Application Review Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Telework Friendly
No

Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at [phone].

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other mannerdiscriminate against employees or applicants because they haveinquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay ofanother employee or applicant. However, employees who have accessto the compensation information of other employees or applicants asa part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay ofother employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwisehave access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or consistent withcontractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College
https://www.odu.edu/arts-letters

About the Department
https://www.odu.edu/philosophy