Graduate Research Assistant

Graduate Research Assistant

Support the Children, Liturgy, and Ecology Project being directed by Dr. Christy Lang Hearlson and Dr. Tim Brunk. Responsibilities will vary over time and will include some of the following: Support curriculum development through an ongoing lit review, plan local pilgrimage to a site of environmental interest, attend Symposium at Notre Dame, virtually or in person, help plan and support on-campus Symposium hosted by Villanova, lead or give support to (3) local pilgrimages to sites of environment interest (planned in the prior year), support editorial process for book project, attend Grant-funded gatherings of congregational/parish leaders at Villanova, serve as coaches to congregational leaders developing projects, attend Grant-funded gatherings of congregational/parish leaders at Villanova, visit Philadelphia-area congregations to observe projects.

Requirements: Current PhD Student in Theology and Religious Studies Department at Villanova, must be able to transport themselves via car or public transportation to sites in and around Philadelphia, must have access to a computer, conscientious and capable of independent work, capable of communicating professionally with community members and church leaders, knowledgeable about or interested in the topics of children, liturgy/worship, and ecology/environmentalism.

These positions are for a semester at a time; ending no later than 31 August 2027.

Wage Rate: $21