Assistant Professor

Seton Hall University, New Jersey • South Orange, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Jewish-Christian Studies with a demonstrably Catholic perspective and with specialization in the Bible and its interpretation; secondary specialization in Christian ethics preferred. Ph.D. in the field required. The academic expertise should include Christian and Jewish sources and their interactions in the early centuries of the common era, and candidates should be fluent in Catholic teaching on interreligious dialogue and Catholic/Jewish relations. Courses will be at graduate and undergraduate levels in the Department of Religion and the Graduate Program in Jewish-Christian Studies. Candidate will be expected to teach a graduate course on the Jewish-Christian encounter, as well as introductory undergraduate courses. Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement outlining current and future research, and the names and contract information for the minimum three professional references at jobs.shu.edu. Deadline for submission of applications will end February 22nd. Since 1975, Seton Hall’s M.A. in Jewish-Christian Studies program has taught students the history, theology, ethics and scriptures of the Jewish and Christian faiths in the context of Jewish-Christian relations. The first of its kind in the United States, this degree offers a certificate as well as both a thesis and a non-thesis option. Duties and Responsibilities: Consistent scholarly publication in the field. 18-credits of teaching per academic year at graduate and undergraduate levels in the Dept of Religion and the Graduate Program in Jewish-Christian Studies. Candidate will be expected to teach a graduate course on the Jewish-Christian encounter, as well as introductory undergraduate courses. All undergraduate courses to be taught in-person on the South Orange Campus. Service to the Department, College, and University

Requirements

• Ph.D. in the field required.
• Demonstrated expertise in, or commitment to, Catholicism required.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary expertise in Christian ethics

Responsibilities

• Consistent scholarly publication in the field.
• 18-credits of teaching per academic year at graduate and undergraduate levels in the Dept of Religion and the Graduate Program in Jewish-Christian Studies.
• Candidate will be expected to teach a graduate course on the Jewish-Christian encounter, as well as introductory undergraduate courses.
• All undergraduate courses to be taught in-person on the South Orange Campus.
• Service to the Department, College, and University

Benefits

• Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
• These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package.
• Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan.
• More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees