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Position Details

Position Details

Job Title Post-Doctoral Research

Position Number 8101196

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department Name INSTITUTE FOR PASTORAL STUDIES

Location Code INSTITUTE OF PASTORAL STUDIES (03200A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

Postdoctoral Fellow-Scholar

With the support of the Lilly Endowment Inc., the Institute of Pastoral Studies ( IPS ) at Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ) is launching the Postdoctoral Fellowship as part of the Miguel Pro S.J. Pastoral Protagonism Initiative for the 2024-2025 academic year. The goal of the Fellowship is to build pathways for generations of scholars who will focus on research and theological developments that center on the Latinx and Hispanic realities. The IPS will support postdoctoral candidates during publication of their work, equipping them to be fully integrated members of the IPS faculty as preparation for academic careers.

Job Responsibilities:

Fellows teach one graduate course and one module in continuing education each semester and engage in service within the IPS (depending on interests). The program will provide compensation, funding for research-related expenses, and limited support for relocation. Additional support includes library privileges as well as professional development opportunities offered by LUC .

Fellow will be mentored by a senior faculty member, under the guidance of the IPS Dean while becoming familiar with the usual service responsibilities of a university faculty member.

The successful candidate will hold a Fellow position which carries a one-year appointment. Opportunities for renewal are open for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

PhD required in related field. Spanish language skills required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Earned Ph.D. postdoctoral candidate whose work is focused on Latinx/Hispanic research and theological developments. Spanish language skills required.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Qualifications:

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. whose work is focused on Latinx/Hispanic research and theological developments.

Computer Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 01/23/2024

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

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