DePaul University, Catholic Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor

One year, non tenure track position in World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology

In order to broaden and deepen its commitment to Catholic scholarship and teaching, DePaul University intends to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor for the academic year 2013-2014. The non-renewable one-year appointment will be made in the university's interdisciplinary Department of Catholic Studies with an affiliate membership in the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology. Applicants should have a dissertation that explores some aspect of global Catholicism and the dialogue of cultures. A successful applicant will have completed a doctoral dissertation within the last six years and will be expected to be able to teach five quarter courses in Catholic Studies at the undergraduate level as well as contribute to the research programs and collaborative initiatives sponsored by the Center.

DePaul is the largest Catholic university in the United States, noted for its diverse student body and commitment to community engagement. DePaul is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement the diversity of its student body and Chicago area communities. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Please apply online at the following URL:
facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51013

Applicants should electronically submit a formal letter of application describing their present and future research agendas [Cover Letter], a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness [Teaching Evaluations], a sample of scholarly work [Writing Sample 1], and names of three academic references [Reference Contact Info]. The committee will begin reviewing applications on March 7, 2013. Please do not send applications via e-mail.

For queries, please contact Dr. Michael Budde, Chair, Department of Catholic Studies, (mbudde@depaul.edu) or Dr. Peter Casarella, Director, Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology (pcasarel@depaul.edu).