Job Title:

Theology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure Track

Position Title:

Theology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure Track

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code:

THEOLOGY (02111A)

Department Name:

THEOLOGY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

No

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Theology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Associate Professor beginning Fall 2025. The department serves the university’s undergraduate core curriculum and offers undergraduate majors and minors in Theology and Religious Studies. The department also offers an MA in Biblical Languages and Literature, Bioethics and Healthcare Policy, Christian Ethics, and Theological Studies, and PhD concentrations in New Testament/Early Christianity, Christian Ethics, and Theology (the latter two as foci within the program Integrated Studies in Ethics and Theology). For more information about the department, visit www.luc.edu/theology.

We welcome candidates with exceptional research and teaching profiles in Roman Catholic systematic theology whose scholarship conforms to the mission of the John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair of Theology and shares one or more of the following foci:

1. The dialogue within the Roman Catholic Church regarding the meaning of its central symbols and doctrines and regarding the meaning of what constitutes a truly human life;
2. The dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and other confessions within Christianity;
3. The dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and the great world religions;
4. The dialogue between the Church and the secular world;
5. The dialogue between theology and the sciences.

This search is part of a college-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a university that is situated in the world-class, multicultural city of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.

The successful candidate will teach two courses per year at either the graduate or undergraduate level, within a broad array of department offerings in the area of systematic theology. Depending upon the candidate’s specific area(s) of specialization, these might include courses such as Introduction to Christian Theology, the History of Christian Thought, Roman Catholicism, Nature and Method in Theology, Mystery of God, Christology, Ecclesiology, and Theological Anthropology, in addition to advanced seminars in classical or contemporary Christian authors or on specific doctrinal themes or contemporary questions addressing the human condition, especially within the department’s doctoral specialization Integrated Studies in Ethics and Theology. The candidate will be expected to pursue an exceptionally strong program of scholarship, practice exemplary teaching, be able to mentor graduate students and supervise dissertations, and engage in regular service at the department level or above.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Systematic Theology and must be qualified for immediate tenure as an associate professor. The successful candidate must present an exceptional record of productive research and publication, along with scholarly achievement appropriate to the discipline and the candidate’s field of specialization. Candidates must also provide evidence of exemplary teaching and student mentorship, along with the potential for obtaining external funding. Willingness to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education is expected.

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Systematic Theology and must be qualified for immediate tenure as an associate professor. The successful candidate must present an exceptional record of productive research and publication, along with scholarly achievement appropriate to the discipline and the candidate’s field of specialization. Candidates must also provide evidence of exemplary teaching and student mentorship, along with the potential for obtaining external funding. Willingness to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education is expected.

Open Date:

11/14/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) a letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement outlining the applicant’s research agenda; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (5) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (6) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).
Please direct inquiries to:
Dr. Robert A. Di Vito, ChairDepartment of TheologyLoyola University Chicago1032 West Sheridan RoadChicago, IL 60660rdivito@luc.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before January 15th, 2025, will receive full consideration.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago:

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity—including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment—is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically assessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

The Loyola University Chicago community acknowledges its location on the ancestral homelands of the Council of the Three Fires (the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi tribes) and a place of trade with other tribes, including the Ho-Chunk, Miami, Menominee, Sauk, and Meskwaki. We recognize the tragic legacy of colonization, genocide, and oppression that still impacts Native American lives today. As a Jesuit university, we affirm our commitment to issues of social responsibility and justice. We further recognize our responsibility to understand, teach, and respect the past and present realities of local Native Americans and their continued connection to this land.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29766

Job Number:

8500204

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/11/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes