Lecturer in Religious Studies

Position Summary

Department of Religious Studies is seeking part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Religious Studies within the College of Humanities, Arts, & Social Science. Position will teach undergraduate courses in Religious Studies. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track appointment. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the university include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the  Academic Year.

• Prepare course outlines and teach courses in Religious Studies based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures; lead classroom discussion and other classroom activities.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses; construct essay assignments and examinations and other performance-based activities that provide evidence of learning by students in the course.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to deliver instruction online;
• Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology;
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening, and weekend sections as needed;
• Ability to incorporate technology into teaching;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Earned M.A., M.T.S., or M.Div. Degree.

At least one (1) year of successful teaching experience at the college or university level with documentation of student evaluations. Note that relevant experience in ministry or relevant continuing education in ministry will be considered in lieu of teaching experience.

• Ph.D., ThD, or ABD.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education is desired.

N/A.

Based on course assignment.

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

UN1004PO

Part Time

Faculty

Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

$2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (Doctorate)

03/23/2026

01/31/2027

No

N/A.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).