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Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Theology
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| Position Title | Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Theology |
|---|---|
| Faculty Type | Non Tenure Track Fulltime |
| Office/Department | Theology |
| Work Environment | Onsite |
| Location | Evergreen Main Campus |
| Faculty Job Type | Full-time |
| If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date: | 06/30/2026 |
| Position Duties | The Theology Department at Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Theology. The Loyola University Maryland Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship is designed to support early career scholars from historically underrepresented groups on their path to becoming teacher-scholars. Loyola University Maryland is a liberal arts university in the Jesuit tradition. This is a two-year position beginning in Fall 2023. The candidate must have completed a PhD or ThD in a relevant field by the time of employment. Program Details: The fellowship program is designed to provide emerging scholars with professional mentoring in teaching and research with guidance of established faculty. Fellows will participate in a yearlong professional development program that includes internal and external support. Fellows will teach two courses per semester and conduct research and/or creative work in their chosen field of study. In addition to teaching and research, fellows will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate students and participate in the life of the department and university. The Fellow will attend faculty meetings (and otherwise participate in the life of the department). Funds will be provided for research or travel. Responsibilities of the position include teaching two undergraduate courses per semester, attending faculty meetings, and participating in other departmental events. Specialty is open, but the ability to teach Black theology, Black Catholic studies, Latinx theology, and/or comparative theology (Christian theology and another religious tradition) is highly desired. In addition to teaching undergraduate courses in their area of specialty, applicants must be able to teach a one-semester undergraduate introductory course in Christian theology, encompassing an introduction to Scripture, soundings in the theological tradition, and contemporary theological questions. Required: The successful candidate will have a PhD or ThD completed by the time of employment; and will demonstrate the potential for signi?cant scholarly activity. Application Materials: The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to LUM’s stated goal of equity and inclusion of the academic community. Additionally, the successful candidate must possess an awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education. Below is a list of materials for application. · A cover letter describing background, research interests and experience, teaching interests, and proposed courses to teach during the appointment period; · Curriculum vitae; · Contact information for three references who will be contacted for letters of recommendation. Compensation: Competitive salary, research and travel money available, additional internal research funds available through application, some moving expenses can be covered. Loyola seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including but not limited to women, people of color, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, first-generation college students, those with non-traditional career paths, and those who understand, respect, and can actively contribute to the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission and values. For more information about our values please visit: https://www.loyola.edu/about/mission. Loyola’s commitment to diversity and inclusion spans the entire campus. With a newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups), investment in pedagogical resources (e.g., Fellows Programs ), affinity faculty and staff groups, and following best-practices for hiring. For a full list of benefits to working at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits . For more information and to apply, please go to https://careers.loyola.edu . You will be asked to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a list of references (reference letters and other materials will be solicited at a later stage). Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 13, 2023. Questions may be directed to Dr. Rebekah Eklund, Chair of the Theology Department (raeklund@loyola.edu ). |
| Required Qualifications | Required: The successful candidate will have a PhD or ThD completed by the time of employment; and will demonstrate the potential for signi?cant scholarly activity. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Job Posting Date | 02/01/2023 |
| Priority Application Deadline Date | 03/12/2023 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Anticipated Start Date | 07/01/2023 |
| University Description | Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. |
| Diversity Statement | Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Loyola University Maryland requires that all faculty, staff, and administrators receive COVID-19 vaccination, including the booster, unless exempted for medical or religious reasons in accordance with University policy. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/6606 |
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