Assistant Professor of Theology

King's College; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College invites applications for an assistant professor of theology, tenure-track, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be a Moral Theologian with specialization in faith and health and will teach Catholic social thought to undergraduates.

ABDs may be considered if all requirements for the doctorate are completed by August 1, 2027. The Department of Theology is Catholic and ecumenically oriented, serving the Core Curriculum and Honors Program.

Qualifications

• PhD in theology required; ABD considered if doctorate will be completed by August 1, 2027.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Specialization in Moral Theology with a focus on faith and health.
• Ability to teach Catholic social thought and engage undergraduates in theological discussions.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate theology courses (twelve credits per semester, fall and spring).
• Support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.
• Engage students in theological concerns and conversations.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Education

PhD in Theology

ABD considered if by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

The Department of Theology at King’s College invites applications for an assistant professor of theology, tenure-track, to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be a Moral Theologian, with specialization in faith and health and with teaching competency in Catholic social thought. Candidates should possess a passion for undergraduate instruction and for engaging students in theological concerns and conversations. Requirements include a Ph.D. in theology and teaching experience at the college level (ABDs will be considered if all requirements for the doctorate will be completed by August 1, 2027). The Department of Theology is a Catholic, ecumenically oriented department that serves the College’s Core Curriculum, the Honors Program, and a small group of majors and minors. The teaching load is twelve credits per semester (fall and spring). Successful candidates will support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

King’s College is a Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is located in downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from people of traditionally under‑represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. EOE.