Assistant Professor of Spirituality

Earlham School of Religion (ESR), is a seminary in the Quaker tradition; located in Richmond, Indiana, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

ESR is hiring an Assistant Professor of Spirituality

Job Summary:

Earlham School of Religion (ESR), Richmond, Indiana, a seminary in the Quaker tradition, is hiring a full-time, faculty position in spirituality to start July 1, 2025.

We are seeking a teacher, scholar, and practitioner capable of teaching and mentoring at the intersection of formation, contemplation, and action.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced graduate classes, including a survey course of spirituality (e.g., history of spirituality), a spiritual formation course, discernment of call and gifts, and perhaps an introduction to spiritual direction. The standard teaching load is six courses per year, which includes this spread of courses in spirituality, as well as courses that contribute to other parts of the curriculum, in consultation with the dean. Particular courses will depend on the hire’s expertise and interest, but they might include Quaker spirituality, eco-spirituality, conflict transformation, or creative arts courses that contribute to the Masters of Arts: Theopoetics and Writing.

• A completed Ph.D. in spirituality and/or a related discipline is preferred, but ABD in the same subject area may also be acceptable, provided the degree is in hand within one year of employment. A Doctor of Ministry in spirituality would also be considered. Candidates with deep experience in spiritual direction or spiritual formation, who also hold a Masters of Divinity or equivalent degree, may also be considered.
• The successful candidate need not be Quaker, but should understand, respect, and be excited to teach within the Quaker ethos. At ESR, that means candidates should approach spirituality as a lived and interfaith subject, not as simply an area of intellectual inquiry.
• Candidates must demonstrate an ability to teach in face-to-face, synchronous video (Zoom), and online learning environments. ESR offers courses during the normal academic year in these formats, as well as in intensives in August, January, and May. ESR programs include an M.Div. with several concentrations, an academic MA degree, a practical MA in peace and social transformation, an MA in theopoetics and writing, and a certificate in spiritual formation.
• Candidates must be committed to working within a Quaker ethos that values integrity, consensus decision-making, equity, justice, and peacemaking. Additionally, candidates should have both the disposition and intellectual range to engage a theologically diverse student body that includes, for example, LGBTQ+ trinitarians, post-evangelicals, unaffiliated seekers, and non-theist Friends.
• Be a positive example and resource to all ESR Students

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

Review of applications will begin December 3 and continue on a rolling basis until January 3.

To Apply:

• Please submit the following application materials through our Careers Portal:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.
• Statement of DEI – Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 – 1000 word statement.  (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)
• Statement of your Teaching Philosophy.
• List of four professional references with contact information

Earlham School of Religion / Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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