Theology/ Open-rank Professor - Tenure Track in New Testament

Description

The Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, invites applications for an open-ranked professorship in New Testament. Possible position titles include Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The successful candidate will be a member of the department’s Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity area, which concentrates on the formation, meaning, and interpretation of Jewish and Christian scripture in the ancient world with a strong emphasis on the historical and linguistic skills required to engage in this study. The starting date for this position will be August 25, 2026. Responsibilities will include research and publication; teaching and mentoring students at all levels (doctoral, pre-doctoral, ministerial, and undergraduate); and service to the department and university. The successful candidate will show evidence of a field-leading contribution to the field of New Testament studies, 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. A PhD or equivalent in biblical studies, theology, or a closely related discipline is required. Information about Notre Dame is available at http://www.nd.edu, the Department of Theology at https://theology.nd.edu/, and the University mission statement at https://www.nd.edu/about/mission/. 

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and one writing sample. Three letters of recommendation are welcome, particularly from those submitting applications at the Assistant level, but letters are optional at this early stage of our process. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.  The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.  Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Background Check 

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.  Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges.  Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment.  Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position.  Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate.  The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.