Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Religious Studies

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Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Religious Studies

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at NC State University invites applications for potential short‑term teaching positions in Religious Studies during the 2025‑26 academic year. These positions may involve teaching one or more courses for a single semester or the full academic year, depending on departmental needs.

Teach courses in Religious Studies, including, but not limited to:

• Religious Traditions of the World
• Asian Religions
• Introduction to the Old Testament
• Introduction to the New Testament
• The Hindu Tradition
• The Buddhist Traditions
• Islam

Perform any other duties assigned by the department head.

Lecturer: Master’s Degree in Religious Studies or related field, or equivalent professional experience. If teaching graduate level courses, Doctor’s Degree or equivalent required.

Assistant Teaching Professor: Doctor’s Degree in Religious Studies or related field, or equivalent professional experience. Must be able to direct activities and participate in departmental activities.

• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching
• Excellent communication skills

• Ph.D. strongly preferred

Please attach an application letter, your Curriculum Vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (using the “Teaching Statement” option) to your online application, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent by email attachment to Kathryn Zellmer at kkzellme.

Open date: 03/04/2025
Anticipated close date: (information not provided)

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