Adjunct ProfessorofReligious Studies

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 76.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Religious Studies Program at William & Mary, a public university in Virginia, seeks qualified individuals for a pool of part-time adjuncts to teach in Jewish History and Thought and Introduction to Buddhism for the upcoming academic year.

Assignments occur as needs arise; adjuncts maintain an in-person presence, with occasional evenings or weekends. The pool remains open for up to one year, and remote teaching is rare and requires approval.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Religious Studies or a closely related field or equivalent experience.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience

Course development

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Religious Studies or related field

Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred

ABD status considered

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

• 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

Required Application Documents

• 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