"Assistant Professor, Theology/Religious Studies"

Job Details

University of Scranton
Assistant Professor, Theology/Religious Studies

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The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.

Diversity & Inclusion

Department
Theology, Religious Studies

Job Purpose:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

The University of Scranton Department of Theology/Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor beginning in August 2026.

Essential Duties:

Within their theological sub-discipline (scripture, historical, systematic, etc.), applicants must demonstrate a clear focus on environmental and/or global issues in Christian theology and praxis and an engagement with the Catholic tradition’s contribution to them.

Job responsibilities will include teaching required core curriculum courses in Scripture and Christian theology, as well as developing and offering upper-level electives in the field of specialization. The typical teaching load for faculty active in research is 3/3.

Additional Skills Required:

Minimum Education Requirements:
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Theology or Religious Studies.

Preferred Education:

Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time

Annual Schedule:
9

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Tenure:
Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications for full consideration begins on December 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a CV, a cover letter, a statement addressing your experience with and approach to undergraduate teaching and a Mission & Identity Support Statement

Posting Number:
F00578P