Harvard Divinity School Adjunct Part-Time Position in Theology for 2025-26

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

Job Description

Harvard Divinity School (HDS), located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for an Adjunct Part-Time Instructor or Lecturer in Theology or Philosophy of Religion for the Fall Semester of the 2025–2026 academic year.

Organization Profile

Harvard Divinity School is a world-renowned center for theological education and religious scholarship. With a diverse, multi-religious student body and a strong commitment to inclusive and interdisciplinary study, HDS offers a unique opportunity to engage with religious thought across traditions and geographies.

Job Title:

  • Adjunct Instructor or Lecturer – Theology or Philosophy of Religion
  • Employment Type: Part-Time | Fall Semester Contract (August 1 – December 31, 2025)

Department Hiring:

  • Theology / Philosophy of Religion
Harvard Divinity School Adjunct Part-Time Position in Theology

Position Description:

  • Teach one graduate-level course during Fall 2025 on the Harvard campus.
  • Course content may reflect the candidate’s research expertise.
  • Must be accessible and inclusive for a multi-religious student body.
  • In-person instruction is required on HDS’s Cambridge campus.

Qualifications:

  • PhD in a relevant field preferred; ABD considered
  • Prior graduate-level teaching experience
  • Sensitivity to teaching in a multi-faith academic environment

Desirable:

  • A strong publication record in theology or philosophy of religion

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this teaching position.

Job Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Scale of Pay:

As per Harvard Divinity School norms (to be discussed during the interview process)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates looking for part-time jobs may apply by submitting the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Cover Letter (Application Letter)
  • Sample Syllabus
  • Proposed Course Description (including timing and bibliography)
  • List of Three References

Submit Applications / Inquiries to:
Office for Academic Affairs
Email: academicaffairs@hds.harvard.edu

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