Adjunct Faculty in Philosophy and Religious Studies

Posting Details

Job Title Adjunct Faculty in Philosophy and Religious Studies

Department PHILOSOPHY

Position Number PT0230

Job Description

The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies invites applicants for part-time adjunct instructional faculty to teach courses within the fields of Philosophy or Religious Studies. We have the most need for in-person classes on the Norfolk campus for general education courses taught within the department as well as 8-week online asynchronous classes in courses, such as Bioethics, Cybersecurity Ethics, Business Ethics, and popular general education courses, such as REL 147: Cults and Conspiracies. This post will remain open for applications as opportunities arise throughout the 2026-27 academic year, and beyond.

Position Type Part-Time

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

M.A. or Ph.D. in Philosophy or Religious Studies or an M.A. or Ph.D. in a related field with a minimum of 18 hours graduate credits in Philosophy or Religious Studies courses.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience with online teaching in higher education, especially use of Canvas.

• Preparation for and/or experience in teaching Philosophy or Religious Studies courses at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 07/25/2026

Application Review Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested Candidates must apply via https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/26117

And submit:

• A short cover letter outlining preparation for and/or experience in teaching courses in Philosophy and/or Religious Studies;

• A Curriculum Vitae;

• Unofficial graduate transcripts. and

• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Review of applications will begin August 15, 2026, and will recur whenever openings arise. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Questions or requests for additional information can be directed to Dr. Nicole Willock, Chair of Philosophy and Religious Studies, via email at [email protected]

Telework Friendly No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

https://www.odu.edu/arts-letters

About the Department

https://www.odu.edu/philosophy

Posting Specific Questions

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• Old Dominion University website

• Virginia Pilot (website or print)

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• If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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• • Are you currently employed by, or have previously been employed by, Old Dominion University or Eastern Virginia Medical Center?

• Yes

• No

• If yes, provide dates of employment.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents