Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Jewish-Christian Studies with a demonstrably Catholic perspective and with specialization in the Bible and its interpretation; secondary specialization in Christian ethics preferred. Ph.D. in the field required. The academic expertise should include Christian and Jewish sources and their interactions in the early centuries of the common era, and candidates should be fluent in Catholic teaching on interreligious dialogue and Catholic/Jewish relations. Courses will be at graduate and undergraduate levels in the Department of Religion and the Graduate Program in Jewish-Christian Studies. Candidate will be expected to teach a graduate course on the Jewish-Christian encounter, as well as introductory undergraduate courses.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement outlining current and future research, and the names and contract information for the minimum three professional references at jobs.shu.edu. Deadline for submission of applications will end February 22nd.

Since 1975, Seton Hall’s M.A. in Jewish-Christian Studies program has taught students the history, theology, ethics and scriptures of the Jewish and Christian faiths in the context of Jewish-Christian relations. The first of its kind in the United States, this degree offers a certificate as well as both a thesis and a non-thesis option.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Consistent scholarly publication in the field.
18-credits of teaching per academic year at graduate and undergraduate levels in the Dept of Religion and the Graduate Program in Jewish-Christian Studies.
Candidate will be expected to teach a graduate course on the Jewish-Christian encounter, as well as introductory undergraduate courses.
All undergraduate courses to be taught in-person on the South Orange Campus.
Service to the Department, College, and University

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in the field required.
Demonstrated expertise in, or commitment to, Catholicism required.

Desired Qualifications:

Secondary expertise in Christian ethics

Salary Range:

$62,300-$69,226

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information: 

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.