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Philosophy and Religion Professor Job Description Template

A copy-ready philosophy and religion professor job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows philosophy and religion professors earn a median of $80,260; the middle 50% earn $62,600–$104,770.

Job title

Philosophy and Religion Professor

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable philosophy and religion professor to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will teach philosophy or religion courses, lead discussions and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Teach philosophy or religion courses
  • Lead discussions
  • Teach applied ethics
  • Research and publish
  • Mentor students
  • Develop courses
  • Serve on committees
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Doctoral or professional degree
  • Working knowledge of logic and ethics
  • Open-mindedness and facilitation
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • Ph.D.
  • Language skills
  • Ethics committee training
  • Experience with library databases

Skills

  • Textual analysis
  • Argumentation
  • Research
  • Curriculum design
  • Patience
  • Clarity

Work environment and schedule

Faculty work in classrooms, offices and libraries. Teaching and research with flexible hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a philosophy and religion professor job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Philosophy and Religion Professor” is the clearest; alternates include Philosophy Professor, Religious Studies Professor, Ethics Professor.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a philosophy and religion professor so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Philosophy and Religion Professor training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Philosophy and Religion Professor hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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