Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy and Religion

Job overview

The Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy and Religion role is onsite in Denton, TX. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, discipline, university guidelines, and available funding; no numeric amount is specified. The University of North Texas System describes its mission as transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. The instructor teaches courses in Jewish thought, religion, and culture for the Department of Philosophy and Religion’s Jewish Studies Program. The role contributes to students’ learning through courses that may cover Jewish philosophy, religious beliefs and practices, social and political thought, mysticism, feminism, antisemitism, Zionism, and related cultural topics.

What you'll do

• Teach courses in Jewish thought, religion, and culture within the adjunct pool
• course topics may include Jewish philosophy, social and political thought, religious beliefs and practices, mysticism, feminism, antisemitism, Zionism, Israeli thought and culture, and Jewish thought and culture in Latin America, Africa, or Asia.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjunct instructor

philosophy and religion

university of north texas system

denton tx

jewish studies

jewish thought

religion

culture

adjunct faculty

fall 2026

spring 2027

summer 2027

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement eligibility depends on semesterly assignment
• benefits information is available through the university.

Why this role

Posting covers Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters and welcomes applications at any time. Minimum qualification is an MA in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a related field; a PhD is preferred.

About the employer

University of North Texas System is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.