Assistant Professor, Tenure-track, in Theology and Technology

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professorship in Theology and Technology, with a focus on the ethics of digital technologies.

The successful candidate will conduct research and publication, teach and mentor students at all levels—doctoral and pre-doctoral, ministerial, and undergraduate—and contribute to department and university service. Starting date is August 23, 2027.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate shows strong scholarship with field-leading contributions in theology and technology.
• Ph.D. in moral theology or a closely related field must be completed by Aug 1, 2027 for entry-level applicants and by start date for advanced level.
• Preference for work examining ethics of digital technologies and related theological sources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and publish in theology and technology.
• Teach and mentor students at all levels (doctoral, pre-doctoral, ministerial, undergraduate).
• Provide service to the Department of Theology and the University.

Skills

Ethics of technology

Education

Ph.D. in moral theology or closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor, Tenure-track, in Theology and Technology

Location: Notre Dame, IN

Open Date:

Deadline:

Description:

The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track professorship at the assistant professor rank in the field of Theology and Technology. The department is particularly interested in candidates who study the ethics of digital technologies. Successful candidates will demonstrate not only expertise in the applied ethics of technology but also grounding in broader theological sources. The starting date for this position will be August 23, 2027. Responsibilities will include research and publication, teaching and mentoring students at all levels-doctoral (and pre-doctoral), ministerial, and undergraduate-and service to the department and university. Information about Notre Dame is available at https://www.nd.edu/ , the Department of Theology at https://theology.nd.edu/ , and the University mission statement at https://www.nd.edu/about/mission/ .

Qualifications:

The successful candidates will show evidence of strong scholarship and a trajectory toward a field-leading contribution to the study of theology and technology. They will also be sympathetic to the mission of the University of Notre Dame, which seeks a distinctive educational and scholarly excellence that is founded on its Catholic identity. Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in moral theology or a closely related field with successful dissertation defense by August 1, 2027. Candidates at the advanced level must have a Ph.D. in moral theology or a closely related field.

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.