Assistant Professor of Theology Position Description The Department of Theology and Philosophy at Divine Word College Seminary invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Theology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in the Fall 2027 semester. The initial appointment is for one year and is renewable, with subsequent appointments typically offered on a three-year contract basis. The teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year, normally distributed as a 4-4 load during the Fall and Spring semesters. The successful candidate will regularly teach courses within the college's core curriculum and contribute to the department's offerings. Additional teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental needs and the candidate's areas of expertise. Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates who hold a terminal degree (Ph. D. or S.T.D.) from an accredited institution in Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Sacred Scripture, or a closely related field. Applicants must provide evidence of effective college-level teaching, a commitment to ongoing professional development and scholarly activity, the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administration, and experience working in an intercultural classroom environment. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Catholic higher education and an ability to engage students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds. Application Procedure Applicants should submit the following materials: Cover letter describing teaching experience, research interests, and suitability for the position; Curriculum vitae; Sample course syllabi; and Contact information for three professional references. Application materials should be submitted electronically to: Dr.

Jason Reed Email:

jreed@dwci.edu Application Deadline Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included. Please note that application materials submitted in paper format will not be considered. Divine Word College Seminary is a Catholic College founded by the Society of the Divine Word in 1932. Since its dedication in 1964, Divine Word College has been recognized as the principal site of SVD undergraduate seminary education in the United States. Divine Word College is the only North American seminary college to educate students for missionary service in the Catholic Church as priests, brothers, sisters, and laypersons. The College emphasizes missionary outreach to faith seekers, people of other cultures, the poor and marginalized, and followers of other faith traditions. Divine Word College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.