Description
The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, invites applications for an endowed Chair professorship, appointed at the rank of full professor, in Catholic systematic theology. All subspecialities within systematic theology are welcome to apply, though applicants should make clear their methodological approaches, subspecialty expertise(s), and how both might contribute to Notre Dame systematic theology's mission of scholarship "in the service of 'faith seeking understanding," exploring "the meaning, interrelatedness, and claims to the truth of the Christian tradition's basic expressions of faith." The starting date for this position will be August 23, 2027. Responsibilities will include research and publication; teaching and mentoring students at all levels (doctoral and pre-doctoral, ministerial, and undergraduate); and service to the department and university. Information about Notre Dame is available at https://www.nd.edu/, the Department of Theology at https://theology.nd.edu/, and the University mission statement at https://www.nd.edu/about/mission/.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will show evidence of a field-leading scholarship in their field of expertise, as well as a capacity to engage the intellectual mission of the department as a whole. They will also be sympathetic to the mission of the University of Notre Dame, which seeks a distinctive educational and scholarly excellence that is founded on its Catholic identity. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Theology or a closely related field.
Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of application and current curriculum vitae. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis but full consideration is assured if applications are received by October 23, 2026. Given the senior status of the applicants invited, all applications will be reviewed in strict confidence, and applicants will be contacted individually prior to any campus invitation. Confidential inquiries can be addressed to Fr. Kevin Grove ([redacted]) or Dr. Jennifer Newsome Martin ([redacted]).
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