Visiting Assistant Professor, Religious Studies

Job description

Two-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Religious Studies The Department of Religious Studies at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position in Religious Studies with specialization in American Religions beginning Fall 2026. This is a two-year appointment, ending in Spring 2028. Responsibilities: The position involves an in-person teaching load of eighteen credits per year which typically equates to five courses per academic year. The successful candidate is scheduled to teach two four-credit sections of RE105W “Studying Religion in America” (a writing-intensive gateway course) in Fall 2026. Candidate’s area of specialization is open. The department would particularly welcome candidates who complement our current strengths and/or could contribute courses in areas such as Black Studies; Gender Studies; Indigenous Studies; Islam; Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies; or Media and Film Studies. Qualifications: •Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level Salary: $68,989. Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support...