Adjunct Religion Faculty; Part-Time - Introduction to Study of Religion

Adjunct Religion Faculty (Part-Time) – Introduction to the Study of Religion

Position:
Adjunct Faculty

Location:

Christanna Campus – Alberta, VA

Work Schedule:

Fall 2026 Semester (August 16–December 15, 2026) – Hybrid (in‑person instruction on campus and online components).
Class Days & Time:
Tuesdays, 2:30 PM – 3:55 PM.
Pay: $793.00 – $1,098.00 per credit, salary depends on qualifying rank.
Telework:
Optional; subject to change based on business needs.

• Explore the concept of religion as a general academic category.
• Instruct students on how to study religion within a formal academic context.
• Examine common elements across various religions, including beliefs, practices, values, and community.
• Discuss spiritual experience, symbolism, and narrative as they relate to global religious traditions.
• Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring high‑quality course materials align with college standards.
• Maintain engagement through the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for the online portion of the course.
• Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies, maintain accurate records, and communicate with students and necessary departments as needed to support academic success.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Religious Studies or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams.
• Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student success.

• Teaching experience at the college level, specifically with face‑to‑face and online/hybrid modalities.
• Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.

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