What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Professor of Religion position at wesleyan?
Wesleyan University’s Department of Religion invites applications for a one-year full-time Visiting Professor of Religion, beginning on September 1, 2026. We invite applications from candidates specializing in religion and science, religion and medicine, or philosophy and religion. Historical period, regional focus, and methodological approach are open. Priority will be given to applicants whose areas of expertise do not duplicate existing departmental strengths. Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related field must be in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related field within one year of hire. The teaching load is 3/2, in person on Wesleyan’s campus. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college, with a strong and diverse undergraduate student body, that values both scholarship and teaching very highly. To apply, visit https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including teaching statement, course syllabi, and student evaluations. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, beginning March 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Sheri Dursin, Administrative Assistant for Religion, at sdursin@wesleyan.edu or 860-685-2288 if you have questions about the application process. Work Location: On Campus All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html. Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify. Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html. We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work. In this open-minded and inclusive environment, our faculty and staff foster a liberal arts experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. Working at Wesleyan Benefits FAQs Internal applicants If you are currently employed at WES, you must apply for positions through Job Hubs in your Workday portal. There you will find an abbreviated application form making this process much easier for you!