Instructor Theological Studies
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Job Location:
Westchester, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Department of Theological Studies invites highly qualified applicants for new teaching positions in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts at Loyola Marymount University to begin Fall semester 2026. Initial appointments will be for two years. Successful candidates upon review will be eligible for renewable three-year contracts. Appointments are not eligible for tenure. The new hires will offer Theological Studies courses in fulfillment of the Universitys Core Curriculum hold weekly office hours and join in regular cohort workshops with others in these positions. The Department seeks applicants who demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching a focused commitment to developing student reading and writing capacities as part of an intellectually rigorous education in the humanities and an interest in the educational mission that animates a Jesuit/Catholic liberal arts higher education. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to working with diverse student and community populations. Discipline and field are open and we invite candidates of all backgrounds life experiences and beliefs to apply. Applicants should have a PhD in the relevant field; ABDs will also be considered.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach three courses (usually two course preparations) per semester. This includes lower-division courses in the core area of Theological Inquiry as well as upper-division courses in the core area of Faith & Reason. The exploration of enduring questions as taken up in religious thought and practice with careful attention to primary sources and the teaching of specific religious texts is a central focus in the Departments core course offerings. Areas of instruction may include: comparative religion/theology; religious art and architecture; history of spirituality; Catholic theologyincluding historical Latinx practical and systematic; ethics; American and indigenous religions; history of Christianity Hinduism Buddhism Judaism or Islam in pre-modern to contemporary times; as well as Greek Roman Egyptian or Near Eastern religions.
Review of applications will begin on January 23 2026. Only electronic applications submitted via the LMU job portal will be considered. Application requirements: 1) a cover letter (outlining area of expertise teaching interests and resonance with LMUs mission); 2) a curriculum vitae (with contact information for three references able to provide confidential letters of recommendation upon request); 3) a statement of teaching philosophy or approach and if applicable teaching evaluations and/or sample syllabi; and 4) a sample of scholarly writing (no more than forty pages) published or unpublished.
Questions can be directed to Professor Charlotte Radler Chair of the Personnel Committee .
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Faculty RegularReasonable expected salary: $73000.00Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)
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