Graduate Research Assistant

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova (Delaware County); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university seeks a Graduate Research Assistant to support the Children, Liturgy, and Ecology Project under the direction of faculty. Responsibilities include curriculum development, local pilgrimages, and organizing symposiums. Ideal candidates are current PhD students in Theology with strong communication skills, capable of independent work, and have an interest in children, liturgy, and environmentalism. The role offers 10 hours per week, with a wage rate of $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in PhD program at Villanova.
• Ability to transport to various sites.
• Access to a computer.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development through literature review.
• Plan local pilgrimage to environmental interest sites.
• Help organize on-campus symposium.

Skills

Independent work capabilities

Professional communication

Knowledgeable about children, liturgy, ecology

Education

Current PhD Student in Theology and Religious Studies

Job description

Graduate Research Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20260136V

Position Title: Graduate Research Assistant

Posting Type: Student

Hours/week: 10 hours per week, during the academic year

Eligibility: Graduate Assistant

Semester: 2026-2027 Academic Year

Location: St. Augustine Center

Detailed Work Schedule

Number of positions: 1

Department: 147-Theology/Religious Studies

Contact Name: Michelle Maloney

Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-5246

Position Summary

Job Description Summary: Support the Children, Liturgy, and Ecology Project being directed by Dr. Christy Lang Hearlson and Dr. Tim Brunk. Responsibilities will vary over time and will include some of the following:

• Support curriculum development through an ongoing lit review
• Plan local pilgrimage to a site of environmental interest
• Attend Symposium at Notre Dame, virtually or in person
• Help plan and support on-campus Symposium hosted by Villanova
• Lead or give support to (3) local pilgrimages to sites of environment interest (planned in the prior year)
• Support editorial process for book project
• Attend Grant-funded gatherings of congregational/parish leaders at Villanova
• Serve as coaches to congregational leaders developing projects
• Visit Philadelphia-area congregations to observe projects

Requirements

• Current PhD Student in Theology and Religious Studies Department at Villanova
• Must be able to transport themselves via car or public transportation to sites in and around Philadelphia
• Must have access to a computer
• Conscientious and capable of independent work
• Capable of communicating professionally with community members and church leaders
• Knowledgeable about or interested in the topics of children, liturgy/worship, and ecology/environmentalism

Additional Information

These positions are for a semester at a time; ending no later than 31 August 2027.

Wage Rate: $21

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
• Yes
• No

• * Are you eligible for work study?
• Yes
• No
• I don't know

• * What is your availability? (days and times)
• (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?
• (Open Ended Question)

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