UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO – CHICAGO, IL
Assistant Professor of Catholic Studies. The University of Illinois at Chicago, a leading urban public research university, seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Catholic Studies. No particular disciplinary approach is required so long as the principal focus of scholarly work is the Catholic tradition. The successful candidate will receive a joint appointment in Catholic Studies and another department or program, depending upon his/her discipline. He or she should be enthusiastic about developing undergraduate courses in Catholic Studies, and about serving a multicultural and multireligious student body. Applicants should have the Ph.D. in hand by start date, and should have a lively research and publication agenda. Review of applications will begin on December 6, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will be effective in August 2007. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, a short sample of written work, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Paul J. Griffiths, Chair, Search Committee for Catholic Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (MC 228), University of Illinois at Chicago, 601 South Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60607-7104. Queries may be addressed to Paul J. Griffiths at pgriffit@uic.edu. UIC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
