Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion and Ethics

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion and Ethics

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Bucknell University

Categories:

Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in Religion and Ethics, to begin August 2026. Teaching load is six courses for the academic year, three per semester. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and other courses in the field of Religion and Ethics. We welcome candidates with expertise in a range of religious traditions and interdisciplinary areas, such as the environment, health and medicine, secularism, and social justice ethics.

Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. by start date.

The Department of Religious Studies at Bucknell serves its majors and minors, as well as a large number of students from across the university who are encountering the academic study of religion for the first time. The ideal candidate will be a teacher-scholar with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and the liberal arts mission. Successful candidates will indicate in their application materials their commitment to contributing to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, and a draft syllabus for a 100-level Introduction to Ethics course. Candidates who advance beyond the initial review of applications will be requested to provide names and contact information for three professional references, so that confidential letters of recommendation may be obtained. Applications will only be accepted online at careers.bucknell.edu. Questions should be directed to Professor Carol Wayne White, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies (cwhite@bucknell.edu). Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

 

About Bucknell
Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal arts, engineering and management programs. Our students choose from more than 60 majors and 70 minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and natural and social sciences, as well as extensive global study, service-learning and research opportunities.

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. With a student-faculty ratio of about 9:1, small class sizes are a hallmark of the Bucknell educational experience. The university sponsors a range of activities to support the development of its faculty, including a Teaching-Learning Center and generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
 

 

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with University policy. At this time, the University is only able to provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, J-1). Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad

Benefits: 

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.