"Religion Lecturer"

Position Summary

The Department of Philosophy, Anthropology, and Religion at Central Michigan University invites applications for a one-year full-time Lecturer I position in Religion to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will teach four sections per semester (4/4). This position has the possibility of renewal, subject to favorable evaluation and annual enrollment projections.

The successful candidate will teach lower division courses including REL 102: The Meaning of Life and possibly REL 140: Religion, Race and Discrimination in America, as well as upper division courses in Buddhist Traditions, Hinduism, and/or Asian lived religions in North America. Sections will be in-person, taught on our campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the academic study of Religion or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate religion courses.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or advanced ABD status in the academic study of Religion or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach Buddhism, East Asian, or South Asian religions.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, unofficial copies of transcripts, and a statement of teaching experience and/or philosophy. Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Kelly Murphy, Religion Area Coordinator, at (989) 774-3526 or kelly.murphy@cmich.edu.

Visa sponsorship is not supported for this position.

About the Department

To learn more about the department, please visit the department website.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F-1008
College/Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Home Department: Department of Philosophy, Anthropology, and Religion
Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026
Posting Begins: 11/19/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes