The School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/Sem) at Saint John’s University and the Department of Theology at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University announce a tenure-track position in theology with specialization in liturgy and its relationship with a secondary locus of theology at rank of assistant professor, beginning Fall 2023. We seek candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service have prepared them to teach liturgy/ liturgical theology with expertise in Catholic sacramental and liturgical traditions while engaging those of other churches as appropriate for a globally diverse and ecumenical student body. Areas of specialty in addition to liturgy are open; the ability to teach theologies engaging justice, inclusion, contextual perspectives, pastoral practice, and/or spirituality is strongly preferred.

Includes appointments to School of Theology and Seminary (primary locus) and Department of Theology. Both are Catholic, Benedictine, and ecumenical in their missions. Graduate students pursue advanced degrees in theology and prepare for graduate-level research and teaching; for lay and ordained ministry; and for professional careers, including additional advanced degrees in academic and professional schools, not-for-profit work, and public service. The undergraduate program provides classes to students completing general education theology requirements and offers a major and minor in Theology.

The Yale Institute of Sacred Music is an interdisciplinary center where scholars and artists engage in academic and creative work across a variety of fields at the intersection of religion and the arts. Each year the Institute brings a diverse cohort of Long-term Fellows to Yale to pursue scholarly and creative projects that connect with the mission of the Institute and are informed by various interdisciplinary perspectives. ISM Fellows are exceptional scholars and practitioners at all career stages whose projects range from studies of Buddhist chant to African American sacred music, and analyses of Medieval ritual to Jewish art. With access to Yale’s unparalleled resources, ISM Long-term Fellows join a vibrant interdisciplinary community for the academic year where they convene regularly with their cohort to share their work in progress. Fellows also have the option to teach interdisciplinary courses based on their area of research at Yale. The ISM seeks to prioritize applicants for our long-term fellowship competition who perform research and teaching in the field of Liturgical Studies.

The Yale ISM also offers Short-term fellowships to work in Yale libraries and collections. More information can be found at: https://ism.yale.edu/fellowships/short-term-collections-based-fellowships

The person appointed to this position will be based in Charlotte and will teach courses on both the Charlotte and Richmond campuses, as well as across all degree programs and platforms, and through in-person, hybrid, and distance formats. The candidate is expected to have demonstrated competence in pastoral/spiritual care, worship, or preaching, and will offer courses that meet core requirements and electives in areas of professional interest. Preference will be given to applicants with leadership experience in congregations, non-parish ministries, and/or non-profit settings.