VITA: Vocation in the Academy

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VITA: Vocation in the Academy

VITA is a collaborative project of Providence College and COLLIS Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture at Cornell University, serving as a network for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty to pursue professional formation, mentorship, and shared discernment of vocation in academic life within the Catholic intellectual tradition.

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Professional Development in the Catholic Tradition

Resources and workshops to support scholars who wish to pursue faculty roles in higher education in the light of Catholic principles of education and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Up Next: Feb 10, 2026

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Virtual Seminars

We host virtual seminars and masterclasses featuring Catholic scholars on themes such as faith and the life of the mind, Catholic social thought, and vocation in academia.

Up Next: April 2026 TBD

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Event Alerts: Updates on webinars, masterclasses, and workshops.

Career Notifications: Early notice for tenure-track and term faculty positions at Providence College.

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