Adjunct, Religious Studies Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Adjunct, Religious Studies
Saint Joseph’s University
in Philadelphia, PA

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Adjunct/Part-Time

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06/23/2025

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Religious Studies and Theology Position Summary and Qualifications:

Saint Joseph’s University’s Department of Theology and Religious Studies has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester in Religious Studies. Professionals with experience and a passion for teaching college undergraduates will be given preference. Individuals should be familiar with the University’s mission as Jesuit and Catholic and comfortable working within that milieu. At the same time, applicants should be aware that theology, as taught in this institution, does not assume any particular religious background and emphasizes critical thinking and careful analytical skills. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct 1 or 2 courses each semester on an “as needed” basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and also in the evening in 14 week format, occasionally online. Courses available for adjunct staffing may include:
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Hebrew Bible
Comparative Religion
Indigenous religions
For further information please visit the Department of Theology and Religious Studies website.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching of specified course(s)
Preparation of all teaching materials
Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically
Providing course specific support and guidance to student
Cooperating with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Religious Studies or closely related majors.

Preferred Qualifications:

ABD or PhD in Religious Studies.
Previous teaching experience.
Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.
Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Saint Joseph’s acknowledges the dignity of the individual and commits itself to promoting awareness of and sensitivity to human differences. We recognize that the contributions made by diverse groups serve to benefit the personal, academic, and professional growth of all members of the community.
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