Faculty Job

University of San Diego

Historical Theology/Church History

The UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO announces an open rank, tenure-track position for a theologian with expertise in historical theology and/or church history whose fields of particular specialization fall within the period from early Christianity through the end of the medieval period. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses as well as upper-division courses in the area(s) of her or his specialization. Applications from both junior and senior scholars are welcome. The department is strongly committed to diversity and especially encourages applications from ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups.
Applicants should hold a doctorate by the time of the appointment, September 2013. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and an active scholarly agenda are expected. The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic university. The Department of Theology and Religious Studies is a diverse community of scholars who advance the teaching and study of religion with particular attention to fostering understanding of Catholic traditions. Information about the department is available at www.sandiego.edu/theo.
Applications should include a letter of intent, graduate school transcripts, a graduate school dossier with three letters of reference, samples of scholarly work, and copies of teaching materials (e.g., syllabi, typical handouts, student evaluations). Please send all materials (hard copies only) to: Dr. Ronald Pachence, Chair, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego CA 92110-2492. Applications should be complete by October 29, 2012. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AAR/SBL Annual Meetings Employment Center in Chicago, November 17-18, on a pre-arranged basis. The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer and seeks gender, cultural, and ethnic diversity in its administration, faculty, staff and student populations.
Contact: Ronald Pachence pachence@sandiego.edu, 619-260-2758.
To apply, go to http://apptrkr.com/259085, Job number IRC8262, and register as an applicant. Send hard copies of letter of intent, CV, graduate school transcripts, a graduate school dossier with three letters of reference, samples of scholarly work, and copies of teaching materials (e.g. syllabi, typical handouts, student evaluations). Please do not upload these materials to this site. Send them to:
Dr. Ronald Pachence, Chair
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
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