Assistant Professor of Theology.  This is a one-year position, with the potential for renewal, beginning August, 2018.  The Department of Theology at King’s College seeks a candidate to teach courses in Moral Theology, grounded in the Catholic tradition. Candidates should possess a passion for teaching and helping students engage the relevance of theological concerns and conversations. Additional ability to teach courses in Systematic Theology, Interfaith Ethics, or Comparative Theology will be considered a significant asset. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Theology and teaching experience at the college level (ABDs considered if all requirements for the doctorate will be completed by August 1). The Department of Theology is a Catholic, ecumenically-oriented department with a commitment to teaching in service to King’s Core curriculum, the Honors Program, and a small group of majors and minors. The teaching load is 4/4. Successful candidates will support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

Send one *.pdf file containing a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to hrjobs@kings.edu Select candidates who submit applications by November 10 will have an opportunity to meet with the Department Chair at the AAR Annual Meeting in Boston, November 17-20.  To receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by December 8, 2017. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

King’s College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts & sciences and pre-professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The College serves over 2400 FT & PT undergrad & graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The College is located near 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 persons of traditionally under-represented groups. EOE www.kings.edu