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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. . Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $21 Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes