Flexible Part-Time Religious Studies Lecturer

Clay Today; San Luis Obispo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 183,000; Part time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in Religious Studies for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027. Teaching assignments depend on budget and enrollments and may begin on short notice. Requirements include a Master’s degree or ABD in Religious Studies and teaching experience at college level; Ph.D.

in Religious Studies is preferred. The university emphasizes equal opportunity and mandates a background check.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable teaching at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching Religious Studies is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses such as Abrahamic Religions, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Religion and Gender and Society.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, assess student learning, and advise students.

Skills

Teaching at college level

Education

Master's/ABD in Religious Studies

Ph.D. in Religious Studies (preferred)

Job description

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in Religious Studies for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027. Teaching assignments depend on budget and enrollments and may begin on short notice. Requirements include a Master’s degree or ABD in Religious Studies and teaching experience at college level; Ph.D.

in Religious Studies is preferred. The university emphasizes equal opportunity and mandates a background check.