Description

The Department of Theology at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in Ignatian Spirituality and Jesuit Studies, building from training in either Christian Spirituality, Historical Theology, or Systematic Theology. The candidate will be expected to teach three courses each semester. There also are regular possibilities to teach courses in the Department of Theology’s graduate-level Christian Spirituality Program during both the academic year and summer. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will show evidence of strong promise in theological research and academic publication. We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. The position will begin August 2025.

The successful candidate will join an energetic and productive department of Theology with faculty colleagues who specialize in historical theology, systematic theology, biblical studies, and Christian ethics. Our faculty prize engaging students in their development as whole persons both in the classroom and in service opportunities. Various faculty members are active in study abroad courses, research projects with students, the Schlegel Center for Service and Justice, campus ministry, and many vibrant interdisciplinary programs (including African Studies, Cortina, Encuentro Dominicano, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Global Scholars, the Honors Program, the Kripke Center for Religion and Society, Medical Humanities, and Sustainability Studies).

Applicants have the option to be considered to be part of a cluster hire across the College of Arts and Sciences, forming a multidisciplinary initiative focused on the topic of Race and Social Justice as a line of inquiry in the candidate's teaching and/or research. For more information on the cluster hire initiative, please see this description: https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/faculty.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Theology (or S.T.D. or Th.D.) is preferred, advanced ABD will be considered
• Evidence of promise as a scholar and evidence of a strong research agenda are essential
• Experience of college-level teaching or comparable teaching experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations 
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. When prompted please upload the following:

• Letter of Intent or Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A 500-word response to the university's and department’s mission statement (found here: https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/theology/mission)
• A 500-word statement describing the applicant’s teaching philosophy
• Candidates interested in being considered for the “Race and Social Justice” initiative should also submit a 500-word statement describing how the applicant's line of inquiry in research and/or teaching is informed by race and social justice (https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/faculty)
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability
• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process) 

Review of completed applications will begin October 1^st, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/theology/ If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Ashley Hall, Chair of the Department of Theology (h.hall@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu. 

About Creighton 

The Theology Department recently developed the following vision statement for what it seeks to offer its majors: 

Informed by the Christian, Catholic, and Jesuit theological traditions, and grounded in the Scriptures and human experience, the theology major prepares students to: engage in critical dialogue about humanity’s ultimate questions in light of the Christian gospel, discern and articulate their own faith perspectives, promote justice and human dignity in service to the world, and contribute to a dynamic, hope-filled future. 

The Department of Theology strives for excellence in all its programs. We are dedicated to helping our faculty, staff, and students discover their talents and abilities and develop them to the fullest, inspiring critical and creative thinking. We seek to offer our faculty opportunities to grow as scholars and teachers and encourage our students to join us as active participants in our scholarly endeavors, especially through directed research. We emphasize the values of trust, respect for others, inclusivity, and personal and professional integrity in the best sense of the Jesuit educational tradition. We are a collegial department with sixteen tenure-track/tenured faculty members and a core identity as a department of Theology within the Catholic intellectual tradition, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals who wish to participate in our mission. 

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade.

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