What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Tenure-track, in Theology and Technology position at University of Notre Dame?
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.
Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, one writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Dual Career Assistance
To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.
Background Check
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.
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.
Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, one writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Dual Career Assistance
To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.
Background Check
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.