Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Adjunct Faculty in Philosophy and Religious Studies Department

PHILOSOPHY

Position Number PT0230 Job Description The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies invites applicants for part-time adjunct instructional faculty to teach courses within the fields of Philosophy or Religious Studies. We have the most need for in-person classes on the Norfolk campus for general education courses taught within the department as well as 8-week online asynchronous classes in courses, such as Bioethics, Cybersecurity Ethics, Business Ethics, and popular general education courses, such as REL 147: Cults and Conspiracies. This post will remain open for applications as opportunities arise throughout the 2026-27 academic year, and beyond. Position Type Part-Time Type of Recruitment General Public Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications M.A. or Ph.D. in Philosophy or Religious Studies or an M.A. or Ph.D. in a related field with a minimum of 18 hours graduate credits in Philosophy or Religious Studies courses. Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience with online teaching in higher education, especially use of Canvas. Preparation for and/or experience in teaching Philosophy or Religious Studies courses at the college level. Preferred Qualifications Conditions of Employment Location Norfolk, VA Job Open Date 07/25/2026 Application Review Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Instructions Interested Candidates must apply via https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/26117 And submit: A short cover letter outlining preparation for and/or experience in teaching courses in Philosophy and/or Religious Studies; A Curriculum Vitae; Unofficial graduate transcripts. and Contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2026, and will recur whenever openings arise. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Questions or requests for additional information can be directed to Dr. Nicole Willock, Chair of Philosophy and Religious Studies, via email at nwillock@odu.edu Telework Friendly No Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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