Theology Faculty Position Beginning in Fall of 2009

The Theology Department at Assumption College invites applications for a full-time

tenure-track position in Biblical Studies, at the assistant professor, or perhaps associate

professor, level to begin in the fall of 2009. The College enrolls 2100 undergraduate

students and the Department enjoys a privileged status, along with the Philosophy

Department, in the core of Assumption's curriculum. Applicants must be willing to

contribute actively to the mission of the College as well as respect the Catholic and

Assumptionist identity of Assumption College. The successful candidate will have a

general background in Christian Theology and expertise in the Hebrew Scriptures / Old

Testament; must have fulfilled all doctorate requirements no later than August 2009;

show evidence of excellence in scholarship and teaching; and appreciate and support the

Catholic intellectual tradition. Responsibilities include teaching introductory level

courses and eventually developing new courses in the area of expertise. Send letter of

interest, CV, graduate school transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Rev.

Roger R. Corriveau, A.A., Chair, Department of Theology, Assumption College, 500

Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-1296. Application deadline is November 1,

2008. Preliminary interviews of selected applicants will be held at the SBL meeting in

Boston in November. Assumption College, a Catholic liberal arts and professional

studies college, was founded in 1904 by its sponsoring religious community, the

Augustinians of the Assumption. Assumption College is a member of the Colleges of

Worcester Consortium and an Affirmative Action employer, encouraging candidates who

would enrich the College's diversity.