Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor, Spring 26 at InsideHigherEd

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a full-time (100%) Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor to teach four asynchronous online sections of “Religions of the World” and “Religions in the U.S.” during the Spring 2026 semester. This non-tenure-track position may be renewable, contingent upon the Department's staffing needs, support from the College, and evidence of excellent teaching. The position comes with full benefits, and the University of Tennessee has a well-established promotion system for non-tenure-line faculty. This position is fully remote.

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in asynchronous online teaching; candidates who have relevant experience for teaching both “Religions of the World” and “Religions in the U.S.”; and candidates with a PhD in Religious Studies (or a related field), though ABDs will be considered. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment

To apply, please submit a letter of application, along with a C.V., contact information for three references, and a sample syllabus for either “Religions of the World” or “Religions in the U.S.” via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin November 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Megan Bryson ([email protected]), Search Committee Chair, with any questions.  

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to [email protected], or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to [email protected], or by phone at 865-974-0717.