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
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 nwillock@odu.edu
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.
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About the Department
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