Assistant Professor, Eastern Christian Theology & Culture

Assistant Professor, Eastern Christian Theology & Culture

Posting Number: F
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Eastern Christian Theology & Culture
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External
Work Schedule: full‑time / 9‑months
Department: 147-Theology/Religious Studies
Posting Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 09/06/2026 (11:59pm ET)

Position Summary

The Department of Theology & Religious Studies at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor in Eastern Christian Theology & Culture, to begin August 2027. We welcome applicants with research focused on Greek or Syriac Patristics, Byzantine Theology & Culture, Russian Religious Thought, contemporary Orthodox or Eastern Catholic theology & culture. Successful candidates will have research competence in relevant languages and demonstrate potential for teaching and mentoring at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Candidates should have engagement with Catholicism in its theological and religious traditions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the TRS curriculum by teaching courses that deepen understanding of Eastern Christian traditions.
• Teach THL 1000 (undergraduate introductory course) and other electives at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels; doctoral faculty teach two courses per semester.
• Advance a scholarly research program supported by peer‑reviewed publications.
• Serve the department, college, university, and professional communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Theology, Religious Studies, or cognate fields, with a focus on Eastern Christian Theology & Culture, in hand by August 2027.
• Competence in languages relevant to the research area.
• Present or potential engagement with Catholicism in its theological and religious traditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Application Requirements

Application documents should include a cover letter, C.V., three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy. All documents can be submitted electronically. Finalists will need to submit a writing sample and a written response to the University Mission Statement. To apply, visit

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.