Professor of Catechetics The School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America invites applications to fill a full‐time professor of practice (non‐tenure track), faculty position in Catechetics to begin in August 2021. We seek candidates who understand, are enthusiastic about, and will make a significant contribution to the mission of the University, which reads as follows: “As the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See, The Catholic University of America is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, The Catholic University of America seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation and the world.” Applicants should have a S.T.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent, with a specialization in catechetics, religious education, liturgical studies, or a related theological discipline, as well as the ability to work with sources in Latin and other languages. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic and in good standing with the Church. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs, advise students, direct master and licentiate theses, Doctor of Ministry project treatises, and doctoral dissertations, and serve on committees of the School and University. Rank and salary will be determined on the basis of the candidate’s academic credentials and publication record. To apply, please send the following materials to the Catechetics Search Committee at trs‐ [email protected]:  Your curriculum vitae  Three letters of recommendation  A two‐page, double‐spaced essay defining the term “catechetics” and its viability as an academic area in university setting  A one‐ to two‐page personal statement indicating how your research, teaching, and service will make a distinctive contribution to our University’s mission (see http://www.cua.edu/about‐cua/mission‐statement.cfm)and to the vision of Catholic education outlined in Veritatis gaudium (see http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_constitutions/documents/ papafrancesco_costituzione‐ap_20171208_veritatis‐gaudium.html) and the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities Ex Corde Ecclesiae (see http://w2.vatican.va/content/john‐paul‐ ii/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_jpii_apc_15081990_ex‐ cordeecclesiae.html). The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making the final offer of employment.

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