Tenure - Track Assistant Professor of Theology

Assumption University • Worcester, MA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Theology at Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be conversant with the Catholic theological tradition and its reception in the patristic, medieval, modern, and contemporary periods. Candidates specializing in applying Catholic anthropology to bioethics and medical practice are especially encouraged to apply.

The role includes undergraduate teaching and advising, and service to the theology department, the university, and the greater community. The ideal candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in the University’s theology major and minor programs and core curriculum, as well as courses in their area of expertise. Candidates must demonstrate scholarship and promise in developing a research program. A successful candidate is encouraged to seek the mandatum from the bishop.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in theology by the date of hire, have college-level teaching experience, and actively contribute to the University’s mission and Catholic and Assumptionist identity. Application materials include a letter of application, current curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, research statement, representative research-paper samples, transcripts from colleges or universities attended, and names and contact information for three references. Candidates are invited to describe in the cover letter their experience working with a diverse student body. Review of materials will begin in earnest by late November 2026.

The position involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, computer keyboard and screen use, close vision, adjusting visual focus, and manual dexterity. The description also identifies mental demands including reading, detailed work, confidentiality, language and math skills, reasoning, oral and written communication, customer contact, handling concurrent tasks and interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Doctorate in theology by the date of hire.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrable conversance with the entirety of the Catholic theological tradition and its reception in the patristic, medieval, modern, and contemporary periods.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising and to service to the theology department, university, and greater community.
• Evidence of scholarship and promise of developing a research program.
• Ability to contribute to the mission of the University and its Catholic and Assumptionist identity.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization in applying Catholic anthropology to questions of bioethics and medical practice is especially encouraged.
• A successful candidate is encouraged to seek the mandatum from the bishop.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise undergraduate students.
• Provide service to the theology department, the university, and the greater community.
• Teach introductory and advanced courses in the University’s theology major and minor programs and core curriculum.
• Teach courses within the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Develop a research program and demonstrate scholarship.
• Actively contribute to the University’s mission and its Catholic and Assumptionist identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree