Union Theological Seminary seeks applicants for a tenure-track or tenured appointment in Psychology and Religion. We seek a practical theologian with expertise in psychology, culture, pastoral theology, spiritual care, and chaplaincy studies. A specialized focus and expertise in clinical training, including Clinical Pastoral Education, is key to this position. With a commitment to interreligious engagement, this position requires the teaching of spiritual care in conversation with a variety of religious traditions and worldviews. The teaching of spiritual care from other traditions, including Buddhist, Muslim, and “spiritual but not religious” perspectives, is essential.

This appointment is supported by the Christiane Brooks Johnson Chair of Psychology and Religion, which may be awarded to a senior candidate upon appointment or awarded to a less senior candidate subsequently as part of an internal promotion.

The position requires experience in and commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse students and sensitivity to the broader formational needs of students in this religiously and vocationally diverse community. It also entails active participation in faculty governance. This position requires a willingness to participate collaboratively and creatively with colleagues across disciplines to support the Seminary’s commitment to spiritual formation and scholarly excellence, as well as an interest in new technologies for teaching and learning.

Teaching will include introductory and upper-level courses designed for students from a range of programs (MDiv, MA, STM, PhD) with varying backgrounds in religious traditions; teaching also includes occasional online courses for the Master of Arts in Social Justice and Doctor of Ministry. Faculty members support students through academic advising and research guidance (e.g., theses, independent readings, and dissertations) and engage with students through events, theological conversation, and communal activities on a residential campus.

Union Theological Seminary, an equal opportunities employer, seeks a racially diverse, broadly representative faculty that is sensitive to cross-cultural and social justice issues. This position requires an earned doctorate in a relevant field or completion of all requirements for such a degree by the date of appointment.

Starting salary for Assistant Faculty – tenure track $63,000 plus housing.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, with an anticipated start date of July 2025. Applicants should send a letter of interest that includes research interests, diversity commitments, and teaching philosophy; this letter should be no more than 5 pages. In addition, please include a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Su Yon Pak, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean via facultysearch@uts.columbia.edu