Graduate Research Assistant

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Position Information

Posting Number: 20260136V Position Title: Graduate Research Assistant Posting Type Student Hours/week: 10 hours per week, during the academic year Eligibility: Graduate Assistant Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location St. Augustine Center Detailed Work Schedule Number of positions: 1 Department: 147-Theology/Religious Studies Contact Name: Michelle Maloney Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-5246

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

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

Additional Information:

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

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Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $21

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes

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