Assistant or Associate of Theology

Job Description

Department of Theology - Open rank search for Fall 2026
The Department of Theology of Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida invites applications for a full-time, open rank position in theology to begin in the fall semester of 2026. Individuals with expertise in biblical studies, patristics, and/or moral theology are especially encouraged to apply.

Competitive applicants will be gifted teachers and active both in research and publishing. Applicants should also understand the nature and purpose of a Catholic liberal arts education, be familiar with and committed to the Catholic Church's teaching on the mission of Catholic universities as expressed in Ex corde Ecclesiae, and be willing to apply for the Mandatum. Adherence to the teachings of the Catholic Church are required. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in theology (or related discipline) or S.T.D. at the time of appointment and be prepared to teach core classes in theology as well as more advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Application materials and any inquiries regarding the position should be sent to Dr. Gerald Boersma, Chair of the Department of Theology via graduatetheology@avemaria.edu and/or Ave Maria University, 5050 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria FL 34142-9550.
The application dossier should include: (1) a letter of application; (2) a CV; (3) a brief statement discussing the applicant's teaching method with evidence of excellence in teaching (official teaching evaluations should be submitted when available); (4) a 1-2 page personal statement in which the applicant explains the contribution he/she can make to a Catholic liberal arts institution that is committed to implementing Ex corde Ecclesiae; and (5) the names and complete contact information of 3 references.

Only complete applications will be considered. Official transcripts are required for faculty appointments and will be requested upon the final decision of the administration and search committee. If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Ave Maria University is a Catholic, liberal arts institution of higher learning dedicated to the formation of joyful, intentional disciples of Jesus Christ through Word and Sacrament, scholarship and service.
Ave Maria University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Employer

Founded in fidelity to Christ and His Church in response to the call of Vatican II for greater lay witness in contemporary society, Ave Maria University exists to further teaching, research, and learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the abiding tradition of Catholic thought in both national and international settings. The University takes as its mission the sponsorship of a liberal arts education curriculum dedicated, as articulated in the apostolic constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, to the advancement of human culture, the promotion of dialogue between faith and reason, the formation of men and women in the intellectual and moral virtues of the Catholic faith, and to the development of professional and pre-professional programs in response to local and societal needs.