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Adjunct Professor – Philosophy & Religious Studies

Adjunct Professor – Philosophy & Religious Studies


The Religious Studies Department of La Roche University is currently seeking candidates for the position(s) of Adjunct Professor – Philosophy & Religious Studies to teach undergraduate level courses at its campus located in the North Hills neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. 

Adjunct assignments may be temporary, part-time and as needed. This job posting is not for a specific assignment or for a full-time faculty position, but rather for a pool of candidates who may be considered for part-time face-to-face instruction.

La Roche embraces its Catholic identity while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds, fosters global citizenship and creates a community of scholars from around the world. The University empowers all members of the community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers, and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in the Religious studies curriculum such as Old Testament, New Testament, World Religions, Ethics, Understandings of the Human Person, or Introduction to Philosophy
  • Excellent communication, technological, and organizational skills needed.
  • Ability to teach, interact, and evaluate students who come from diverse backgrounds and levels of ability.
  • Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate feedback.
  • Follow established teaching procedures and protocols within the Academic Affairs Division.

Education/Qualifications

  • Master’s degree required, Doctoral degree preferred
  • Prior teaching experience in higher education required

Qualified applicants can complete an online application by clicking on the following link:

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In order for applications to be fully processed, submissions must include a letter of interest, resume/CV, and a list of professional references.

These are considered adjunct (part-time) faculty positions. Adjunct faculty are hired for specific teaching assignments and contracts are distributed on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of future contracts. Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States.  LRU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.