Visiting Professor of Religion

Wesleyan Universitys Department of Religion invites applications for a one-year full-time Visiting Professor of Religion beginning on September 1 2026. We invite applications from candidates specializing in religion and science religion and medicine or philosophy and religion. Historical period regional focus and methodological approach are open. Priority will be given to applicants whose areas of expertise do not duplicate existing departmental strengths. Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related field must be in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment but will complete the Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related field within one year of hire. The teaching load is 3/2 in person on Wesleyans campus. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college with a strong and diverse undergraduate student body that values both scholarship and teaching very highly.

To apply visit A complete application includes a cover letter curriculum vitae writing sample statement of current research and documentation of teaching experience including teaching statement course syllabi and student the cover letter applicants should describe how they will embrace the colleges commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning March 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Sheri Dursin Administrative Assistant for Religion at or if you have questions about the application process.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

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