Adjunct Professor – School of Religion

The Goddard School of Deerfield; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Professor for the School of Religion to teach graduate courses in religion and theology. The role demands proficiency in digital pedagogical practices and active research engagement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching online, hybrid, and in-person formats, collaborating on curriculum development, and contributing to the academic community at Hampton University.

Qualifications

• Earned PhD/ThD in theology or religion from an accredited university.
• Evidence of successful teaching in a university setting preferred.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and pedagogical innovation.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate religion and theology courses in various formats.
• Collaborate to review curriculum and develop teaching materials.
• Engage in high-quality research and grant writing.

Skills

Proficiency in Canvas Learning Management System

Teaching graduate religion and theology courses

Digital pedagogical practices

Research productivity

Grant writing

Education

PhD/ThD in theology or religion

Job description

Position

Adjunct Professor

Department

School of Religion

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in the Canvas Learning Management System (essential and non-negotiable)
• Teach graduate religion and theology courses in a variety of formats; online, hybrid, blended and in‑seat instructional methods.
• Provide proficient online instruction using the University’s Learning Management System (Canvas).
• Demonstrate serious engagement across a range of doctrinal topics, with erudition in and passion for the diversity, breadth, historicity, doctrine, and contemporary applications of the African‑American Church and its traditions of faith.
• Collaborate with colleagues to review curriculum, courses development, teaching materials and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of a full faculty member in the School of Religion to include excellent publication and teaching, including doctoral supervision, mentoring of students, service on faculty committees, meetings and programs with support of the programs, and external initiatives.
• Engage in high‑quality research and grant writing
• Participate actively in the life of the School of Religion and Hampton University.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Religion.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have an earned PhD/ThD in theology or religion from an accredited university. Experience in and evidence of successful teaching in a university setting is preferred with a strong commitment to academic excellence; teaching and pedagogical innovation is required. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in‑person, hybrid, and digital pedagogical practices. Research productivity and grantsmanship experience are highly desirable qualifications.