Explore Academic Positions at Harvard Adjunct Lecturer: 19th-Century American Transcendentalism Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Title Adjunct Lecturer: 19th-Century American Transcendentalism School Harvard Divinity School Department/Area Position Description HDS is seeking to hire two adjunct lecturers to co-teach a full year course (fall and spring semesters, 2026-27) on
19th-century American Transcendentalism and its legacies. Successful applicants should have a completed PhD in a relevant field, ample teaching experience, and a strong publishing record. This course will support the Center for the Study of World Religion’s Transcendentalism Initiative: https://cswr.hds.harvard.edu/research-programming/transcendentalism. HDS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Basic Qualifications Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications: Excellence in teaching, scholarship, and research is
expected. The doctoral degree must be held by June 30, 2026. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Applications should be made online at: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu.Required application documents include the CV, Cover Letter, and a sample syllabus for a full-year course on Transcendentalism. Candidates should also provide the names and email addresses of three professional references who are
prepared to submit letters of recommendations. The School may contact those persons directly at a later stage in the search. The application portal will close on July 31, 2026. Given the nature of the position, we seek a broad range of candidates. Nominations are also welcome and should be sent to: academicaffairs@hds.harvard.edu.Please note, if visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine
which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees. Contact Information Applicants may contact the Office for Academic Affairs at Harvard Divinity School with any questions regarding the position. Contact Email academicaffairs@hds.harvard.edu Salary Range Co-taught rate: $5,750 per semester, per instructor Minimum Number
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