Lecturer / instructor philosophy of religion

School: Harvard Divinity School

Position Description

Course title: Philosophy of Religion, Spring 2026

Harvard Divinity School invites applications for an adjunct position in the Philosophy of Religion, with a focus on modern and contemporary continental philosophy of religion, to teach one course in the Spring 2026 semester as a part-time, adjunct academic appointment. The final appointment title will depend on the academic qualifications of the successful candidate (possibly lecturer or instructor).

Candidates should be competent in the appropriate research relevant to this field and should be familiar with forms of analysis that address race, gender, and social location.

Class meetings during the academic year are held preferably once or twice per week during the Spring semester. The instruction will be in-person at the HDS campus in Cambridge, MA. HDS Employees are required to reside in the larger New England area within commuting distance.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications:

(1) completed advanced degree (completed PhD or advanced ABD candidates preferred)
(2) prior experience teaching at the graduate level (masters and doctoral students)
(3) sensibility to a multi-religious, diverse student body.

Fluency in all the relevant research approaches and religious studies are required. Candidates should demonstrate experience and excellence in teaching. Publications in the area of the appointment are desirable, though not required.

Special Instructions

Please also submit the following materials with your application:

(1) Curriculum Vitae
(2) Cover letter
(3) Names of three references the School may wish to contact

Applications will be accepted until 11/30/25, and only through our online portal ARIES: positions.harvard.edu

Harvard Divinity School does not provide visa sponsorship for adjunct teaching positions. Please note that the attorneys representing individuals are not authorized to file visa petitions on behalf of Harvard Divinity School.

Contact Information

Applicants may contact the Office for Academic Affairs at Harvard Divinity School with any questions regarding the position.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Salary Range

$11,500

Minimum Number of References Required: 0

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3