Assistant Professor, Eastern Christian Theology & Culture

Position Summary

The Department of Theology & Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Eastern Christian Theology & Culture, to begin August 2027. We welcome applications from scholars trained in Theology and/or Religious Studies whose research focuses on any aspect of Eastern Christian traditions, including: Greek or Syriac Patristics, Byzantine Theology & Culture, Russian Religious Thought, Contemporary Orthodox or Eastern Catholic theology & culture. Successful candidates will have research competence in relevant languages. They will demonstrate potential for teaching and mentoring excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. The department seeks candidates whose research and/or teaching demonstrates present or potential engagement with Catholicism in its theological and religious traditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the TRS curriculum a range of courses that contribute to understanding Eastern Christian Traditions. Teach THL 1000 (undergraduate introductory course) and electives at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral level. Doctoral faculty teach two courses per semester. Advance a scholarly research program supported by peer-reviewed publications. Serve the department, college, university, and professional communities.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent in Theology, Religious Studies, or cognate fields, with focus on Eastern Christian Theology & Culture, in hand by August 2027. Competence in languages relevant for the research area. Present or potential engagement with Catholicism in its theological and religious traditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Not specified.

Special Message to Applicants

Not specified.

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed: 3 Maximum Number of References Needed: 4

Documents needed to complete your application:

- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest - Resume / Curriculum Vitae - Statement of Teaching Philosophy - Transcripts - Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant) - Writing Sample/Publications - Statement of Research Interests - Statement of Contribution to Mission