Graduate Research Assistant

Villanova University

Graduate Research Assistant

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Position Information Posting Number:20260136VPosition Title:Graduate Research AssistantPosting TypeStudentHours/week:10 hours per week, during the academic yearEligibility:Graduate AssistantSemester2026-2027 Academic YearLocation St. Augustine CenterDetailed Work ScheduleNumber of positions:1Department:147-Theology/Religious StudiesContact Name:Michelle MaloneyContact 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/environmentalismAdditional Information:These positions are for a semester at a time; ending no later than 31 August 2027..Physical Demands Summary:Wage Rate:$21 Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Open Until FilledYes

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4. * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

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