Adjunct Lecturer: 19th- American Transcendentalism

Adjunct Lecturer: 19th-Century American Transcendentalism

Position:
Adjunct Lecturer: 19th-Century American Transcendentalism

School:
Harvard Divinity School

Position

Description:

HDS is seeking to hire two adjunct lecturers to co-teach a full year course (fall and spring semesters, 2026-27) on 19th-century American Transcendentalism and its legacies. Successful applicants should have a completed PhD in a relevant field, ample teaching experience, and a strong publishing record. This course will support the Center for the Study of World Religion's Transcendentalism Initiative.

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications:
Excellence in teaching, scholarship, and research is expected. The doctoral degree must be held by June 30, 2026.

Additional Qualifications:

Special Instructions - Applications should be made online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Required application documents include the CV, Cover Letter, and a sample syllabus for a full-year course on Transcendentalism. Candidates should also provide the names and email addresses of three professional references who are prepared to submit letters of recommendations. The School may contact those persons directly at a later stage in the search.

The application portal will close on July 31, 2026. Given the nature of the position, we seek a broad range of candidates. Nominations are also welcome and should be sent to: academicaffairsvard.edu. Please note, if visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.

Contact Information:
Applicants may contact the Office for Academic Affairs at Harvard Divinity School with any questions regarding the position.

Contact Email: academicaffairsvard.edu

Salary Range:
Co-taught rate: $5,750 per semester, per instructor

Minimum Number of References

Required:

3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3

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Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents:
Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Sample Syllabus

Optional Documents

• Other
• Proposed Course Description