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Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is seeking a chairperson for its Department of Theology. The position will be a tenured appointment at a senior rank, and is a twelve month position with a starting date of July 1, 2012. Area of expertise is open, preferably complementing the department's strengths. Candidates should have experience in Catholic higher education, as well as an administrative background. Experience in M.A. or Ph.D. programs is strongly desired.
The Department of Theology strives to enliven the conversation between faith and culture, as students and teachers intellectually engage scripture, tradition, experience, and contemporary thought in search of understanding. The faculty is committed to a theological enterprise which is catholic in the best sense and therefore deeply ecumenical, interreligious, global, and pluralistic. Coming from various faith backgrounds and from many parts of the world, the Theology faculty is diverse, open, collaborative, and dynamic in their experiences, education, and theological perspectives. The successful candidate will be well-versed in the Catholic tradition, committed to the university's Spiritan identity and mission, and willing to lead a department that values transparency, mutual respect, and warm collegiality.
The Theology chair will collaborate with seventeen full-time faculty colleagues in a comprehensive program which has responsibilities in the University and College Core, Honors College, and its undergraduate minors and majors program. The department also offers degrees on the Master's level in Theology, Religious Education, and Pastoral Ministry, and a Ph.D. in Theology. Presently it has affiliations with programs in Nigeria and Kenya, and the successful candidate is expected to develop new global initiatives and affiliations. The department has recently completed a self-study and external review of all its programs.
The chairperson will also provide academic leadership for the department as well as oversee and review long-range departmental goals and objectives. S/he will promote curriculum development, prepare and administer department budget, and provide written evaluation of faculty to the dean for tenure, promotion, retention, and annual performance assessments according to university policies and procedures, as well as recommend the hiring of full time and part time faculty members and graduate assistants.
Please send all applications electronically to Theology Chair Search Committee, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by December 5, 2011. Please include a letter of interest and vision accompanied by your curriculum vitae and the names of five references with contact numbers and e-mails.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
EPISCOPAL DIVINITY SCHOOL invites applications and nominations for a position in Anglican/Episcopal Studies with a specialty in Liturgy, rank open.
Successful candidates will be committed to our pedagogical and institutional priorities and practices of anti-racism and anti-oppression work, domestically and internationally. We seek candidates who can work collegially in a progressive seminary environment of adult learners, sensitive to the multicultural, global, ecumenical, contextual and interfaith perspectives essential in the formation of contemporary religious leaders. As a small faculty diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual identity, national origin, denominations, and faiths, we are looking for a colleague to join us in addressing changing churches and societies in the 21st century.
A completed Ph.D. degree or its equivalent at the time of appointment is preferred, but candidates who have significant international leadership and teaching experience beyond academic contexts may also be considered. The candidate should be able to teach a broad range of students at the M.Div., M.A.T.S., and D.Min. levels, including those preparing for ordination in the Episcopal Church, as well as ministry in other Christian denominations. Experience in the use of educational technologies in teaching, or commitment to acquiring such skills, is required.
Letters of application should include a curriculum vitae and the names of three references. Also required is a 500 word essay critically reflecting on how the candidate sees his/her anti-racist, multicultural commitments being engaged in the study of Anglicanism as it interacts with other faith traditions in the 21st century.
Send hardcopy to the Acting Academic Dean, Dr. Lawrence M. Wills, Episcopal Divinity School, 99 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Inquiries or nominations to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Deadline is December 1, 2011.
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE announces an opening for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Theology commencing August 2012. A doctoral degree in Theology is required. The successful candidate must be competent in Liturgical and Sacramental Theology. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, the ability to establish a scholarly research program, and a willingness to be active in service to the college and community.
Teaching duties include Liturgical and Sacramental Theology and our interdisciplinary Development of Western Civilization Program.
Applicants must apply on-line at http://careers.providence.edu and should submit a statement of interest, curriculum vita, graduate transcript(s), three letters of recommendation, and a written response to the College Mission statement (also available from our website): http://careers.providence.edu
Deadline for all application materials is October 14, 2011. Materials received after the due date will be reviewed at the Committee’s discretion.
Providence College is a Roman Catholic four-year liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission. An AA/EOE, the College especially encourages the applications of women and persons of color.
Additional Information: http://careers.providence.edu
Department Type: Theology, Religion and Theology
Primary Field: Liturgical and Sacramental Theology
Additional Fields: Christian Theology (general)
Appointment Rank:Assistant
Required Attributes: Ph.D. or S.T.D. in Liturgical or Sacramental Theology
Desired Attributes:Teaching experience
Course Load: 3/semester
Emmanuel College seeks to appoint a scholar and musician as Deer Park Professor of Sacred Music to teach at both master and doctoral levels, and serve as Director of the Master of Sacred Music program. This is a tenure track academic appointment, with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, to commence 1 July 2012. Qualifications include a doctorate (PhD/ThD/DMA) in music, experience as a church musician or choral director, and relevant professional certification. Along with active research and publication, the position requires a commitment to teaching in the context of theological education. Academic background in music performance, liturgical theology, or the history of sacred music is helpful. The College offers interdisciplinary connections with both the Faculty of Music of the University of Toronto and the Toronto School of Theology (TST).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. Emmanuel College is strongly committed to diversity and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. Emmanuel College is a college of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, affiliated with the United Church of Canada, and a member of the TST. Review of applications will begin 1 October 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send c.v., letter of application (indicating one’s qualifications and experience related to this position), an audio or video recording of performance or leadership in sacred music, and arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent separately to: The Principal, Emmanuel College, 75 Queen’s Park Cres., Toronto, ON M5S 1K7. www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca
Virginia Theological Seminary invites applications for a tenure-track position, rank open, in theology and liturgy, to begin in the fall of 2012.
An Episcopal seminary, VTS is committed to preparing men and women as servants of Jesus Christ to equip the people of God for their vocation and ministry in the world. The life of prayer, worship, and community is central to the formation of leaders for the ministries of preaching, teaching, pastoral care, reconciliation, and social justice.
Qualifications for the faculty position include a deep commitment to Christ, to the mission of the Church, and to theological education and formation.
The Seminary is searching for a professor of theology and liturgy who will help to shape the liturgical and sacramental theology for the next generation. He or she will have primary teaching responsibility in courses in liturgical and sacramental theology and will teach collaboratively with other faculty in theology. Applicants should have earned the Ph.D. or Th.D. degree and have demonstrated expertise and ecumenical vision in liturgical and sacramental theology, with particular attention having been given to the Anglican tradition.
Faculty members support all degree programs: D.Min., M.Div., M.A., and a one year program of post-graduate study in Anglican Studies. All faculty members participate fully in the life of the Seminary community, including worship, small-group formation
and worship, and faculty committees. Faculty members are also expected to participate in and contribute to the life of the Church and the work of professional societies, including research and writing that contributes to their fields of study and the broader life of the church.
VTS is committed to racial and ethnic diversity at every level of its life and mission. Women, couples, and persons from under-represented ethnic and racial minorities are encouraged to apply. All full-time faculty members must live in faculty housing on campus.
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references by October 15, 2011. Submissions electronically are requested. Persons will be notified regarding initial interviews, including interviews at the concurrent meetings of the American Academic of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature in San Francisco, November 19-22, 2011.
Theology and Liturgy Search
Virginia Theological Seminary
3737 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
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The Faculty of Theology and Religious Sciences at Laval University (Quebec, Canada) is seeking a full-time faculty person in the area of Liturgy and Sacraments with a specialty in the history and theology of the Roman Catholic liturgical and sacramental tradition. The candidate normally would have the rank of assistant professor but rank is negotiable according to experience and qualifications. The professor in this position is expected to speak French.
Successful candidates will have strong scholarly credentials (ThD or Ph.D. in Liturgy/Sacraments or equivalent) and commitment to teaching in an interdisciplinary environment. Additional teaching competence in practical disciplines is preferred (practical theology, pastoral studies). All faculty members are expected to contribute to administrative needs and community life on campus, as well as to the wider church and professional guilds.
For a detailed job description visit: http://www.rh.ulaval.ca/sgc/accueil/enseignant_recherche/professeurs/site/rh
Review of applications will begin October 7, 2011.
The Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School seek an Assistant Professor of Liturgical Studies (tenure track) with a specialty in the history and theology of North American Protestant and/or evangelical traditions. Successful candidates will have strong scholarly credentials (Ph.D. in liturgical studies or equivalent) and commitment to teaching in an interdisciplinary environment. Secondary expertise in sacred music and hymnody is preferred. Send curriculum-vitae, letter of application, and a list of three references to Martin Jean, Director: Yale Institute of Sacred Music, 409 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511. (www.yale.edu/ism) Applications will be read beginning October 15, 2011, and the appointment begins July 1, 2012. Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and especially encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.