Part-Time Instructor - Department of Religious Studies - Various Courses - Fall & Winter 2026-2027 A

The Department of Religious Studies at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications to teach courses during 2026-2027 academic year from the following list:

• RELS 117: Ethical Principles for Health Care Providers


• RELS 216: Superheroes and the Supernatural


• RELS 221: Religion and the Environmental Crisis


• RELS 222: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in World Religions


• RELS 225: Cults and Alternative Religions


• RELS 230: Death and Dying in World Religions


• RELS 254: Islam


• RELS 316: Women in Early Judaism


• RELS 326: Hindu Deities


• RELS 333: Religion, Violence and Peace


• RELS 363: Roman Christianity


• RELS 375: Islam in Canada (Online)


• RELS 402: Religious Approaches to Sexual Diversity


• RELS 414: Ancient Indian Myth and Ritual

Other areas in Religious Studies may be considered. A total of ten courses from the above list of courses will be offered across the fall and winter terms of the 2026-27 academic year, depending on the areas of specialization of the successful applicants. Each part time instructor can teach a maximum of four courses per academic year.

**Preference will be given to those willing to teach in person.

Applications, including cover letter (indicating which courses you are qualified to teach, and whether you are willing to teach in person), a curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations) should be addressed to:

Ken Penner

Chair, Department of Religious Studies

St. Francis Xavier University:

[email protected].

Consideration of applications will begin on May 1, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.   

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

“Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority”.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.