2025-06-05
Harvard University
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Cambridge
Massachusetts
02163
United States
Harvard University
Title: Adjunct Part-Time Position in Theology
School: Harvard Divinity School
Position Description: Harvard Divinity School seeks to appoint an adjunct instructor/lecturer in theology or philosophy of religion to teach one course during the fall semester 2025 (contracted from August 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025).
Scholars working in any tradition, geographical complex, or time period are welcome to apply. Their proposed course may be focused on the candidate's area of research but it must be open and accessible to the Divinity School's multi-religious student body.
All instruction for HDS takes place on our Cambridge, MA campus and is in-person.
Basic Qualifications: Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications:
(1) Completed advanced degree (PhD preferred; ABD at minimum)
(2) Prior experience teaching at the graduate level
(3) Sensibility to a multi-religious student body.
Publications in the field are desirable, though not required.
Harvard Divinity School does not provide visa sponsorship for adjunct teaching positions. Please note that attorneys representing individuals are not authorized to file visa petitions on behalf of Harvard Divinity School.
This is a position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.
Special Instructions: Please also submit the following materials with your application:
(1) Curriculum Vitae
(2) Application letter
(3) List of references
(4) Proposed courses, course times, and course descriptions (incl. bibliographies)
Contact Information: Applicants may contact the Office for Academic Affairs at Harvard Divinity School with any questions regarding the position.
Contact Email: academicaffairs@hds.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer: HDS is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action employer, and encourages applications and nominations of women and/or ethnic minority candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3
Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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