Adjunct Theology professor jobs
Part-time theology teaching positions at universities, community colleges, and online-first institutions across the U.S. Online, remote, and on-campus roles.
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City Colleges of Chicago
Adjunct Instructor - Religion
City Colleges of Chicago
Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy
About adjunct theology professor jobs
Adjunct theology professors are part-time faculty hired semester by semester to teach undergraduate or graduate theology courses. Most institutions hire theology adjuncts to cover high-enrollment introductory courses, asynchronous online sections, summer terms, and specialized electives that don't justify a full-time hire.
Common adjunct theology teaching assignments
- Introduction to the Old Testament
- Introduction to the New Testament
- World Religions
- Christian Ethics
- Systematic Theology
- Church History
Credentials and qualifications
The standard credential for adjunct theology teaching is a master's in theology, divinity (MDiv), or religious studies (PhD or ThD preferred for graduate and seminary teaching; faith-based institutions may also ask for a statement of faith). Accreditation guidelines generally require at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline you're teaching — so a related field is often acceptable if you have enough discipline-specific coursework.
Where to find adjunct theology jobs
The most active employers of adjunct theology faculty are the large online-first universities (SNHU, UMGC, Liberty, Grand Canyon, Walden), community college systems, public university continuing education divisions, and four-year private universities. The listings above pull from all of these.
Frequently asked questions
- What qualifications do I need to teach adjunct theology?
- Most adjunct theology positions require a master's in theology, divinity (MDiv), or religious studies (PhD or ThD preferred for graduate and seminary teaching; faith-based institutions may also ask for a statement of faith). Community colleges and online universities have more flexibility on credentials; four-year universities and graduate programs are stricter.
- How much do adjunct theology professors earn per course?
- Adjunct theology pay typically falls in the $2,000–$7,000 per 3-credit course range. Community colleges and online-first universities (SNHU, UMGC, Liberty) sit at the lower end ($2,000–$3,500). Four-year university extension programs and graduate-level theology courses pay $3,500–$7,000+.
- What theology courses do adjuncts typically teach?
- The most common adjunct theology teaching assignments are introductory and gen-ed courses with high enrollment: Introduction to the Old Testament, Introduction to the New Testament, World Religions, Christian Ethics, and similar undergraduate sections.
- Can I teach adjunct theology online or remote?
- Yes — every major online university (SNHU, UMGC, Western Governors, Liberty, Grand Canyon, Walden) hires online theology adjuncts, and most community colleges and four-year universities now offer asynchronous online sections in theology. Filter the listings above by modality "Online" to see only remote-eligible roles.
- How competitive are adjunct theology positions?
- Competition varies by institution tier. Brand-name universities and tenure-track-adjacent roles are very competitive; online-first universities, community colleges, and continuing education programs maintain large rolling adjunct pools and hire continuously.
Universities hiring theology adjuncts
Institutions with current or recent theology listings on OpenLecture.