Assistant Professor of Theology

The Department of Theology at King’s College invites applications for an assistant professor of theology, tenure-track, to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be a Moral Theologian, with specialization in faith and health and with teaching competency in Catholic social thought. Candidates should possess a passion for undergraduate instruction and for engaging students in theological concerns and conversations. Requirements include a Ph.D. in theology and teaching experience at the college level (ABDs will be considered if all requirements for the doctorate will be completed by August 1, 2027). The Department of Theology is a Catholic, ecumenically oriented department that serves the College’s Core Curriculum, the Honors Program, and a small group of majors and minors. The teaching load is twelve credits per semester (fall and spring). Successful candidates will support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

Send a single PDF file containing a letter of interest, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to careers@kings.edu. The letter of interest should describe any experience with teaching and with supporting first-generation or historically underrepresented populations. To receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by December 1, 2026.

King’s College is a Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is located in downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from people of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. EOE.