Harvard Divinity School Adjunct Part-Time Position in American Religious History for 2025-26

History, Teaching Positions
Massachusetts, USA
June 8, 2025
Adjunct Faculty Lecturer Part Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Harvard Divinity School (HDS), based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications from qualified scholars for adjunct part-time teaching positions in American Religious History for the academic year 2025–2026. This opportunity is part of HDS’s ongoing faculty recruitment 2025 to support its commitment to excellence in religious studies education.

Organization Profile

Harvard Divinity School is a premier institution dedicated to exploring religion through rigorous academic study. With a diverse, multi-religious student body, HDS fosters critical scholarship and inclusive dialogue across traditions and geographies.

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor/Lecturer – American Religious History
Employment Type: Part-Time (Adjunct)
Duration: August 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026

Teaching Responsibilities:

  • One course during Fall Semester 2025
  • One course during Spring Semester 2026
  • Courses must be taught in person on the Cambridge, MA campus

Applicants may design courses around any topic, tradition, or time period within American religious history, including transnational perspectives.

Harvard Divinity School Adjunct Part-Time Position in American Religious History

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree required (PhD preferred; ABD minimum)
  • Prior graduate-level teaching experience
  • Commitment to engaging a multi-religious and diverse student body
  • Relevant academic publications are desirable but not mandatory

Additional Information:

  • No visa sponsorship is available for this position
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Interviews will include a discussion of the course structure and scheduling

Job Location:

Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Scale of Pay:

Compensation will be discussed during the selection process and will be commensurate with Harvard’s adjunct pay policies.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates for this prestigious teaching job are encouraged to submit the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Cover Letter / Application Letter
  • List of References (Minimum: 3)
  • Two proposed course outlines, including:
    • Course title & schedule
    • Description and bibliography
    • Sample syllabus
  • Application Email: academicaffairs@hds.harvard.edu

All documents must be submitted via the official application portal or to the contact email provided.

Important Link:

Official Notification: CLICK HERE

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