Assistant Professor - Continental Philosophy/Religious Studies

SCHOOL: Humanities

DEPARTMENT: Religious Studies/Theology/Philosophy

TENURE STATUS: tenure-track

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, 10 months 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Seton Hill University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in Religious Studies and Continental Philosophy with a strong competency in the various theologies and branches of philosophy associated with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. The position is housed in the School of Humanities and contributes to the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Appointment effective Fall Semester 2027, (August 1, 2027).

Seton Hill University offers a major and minor in Religious Studies/Theology as well as a minor in philosophy. All students are required to study Religious Studies/Theology and Philosophy as part of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. The teaching load is 4/4.

Application review begins November 15. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Teaching and advising

  • Demonstration of content expertise in appropriate areas

  • Effective design of instructional and assessment procedures

  • Effective delivery of instruction

  • Responsive to feedback

  • Effective advises students toward meeting curricular requirements and developing career directions

  • Demonstrates curricular leadership

  • Integrates Setonian mission and values into teaching.

• Scholarship and Professional Activities

  • Actively pursues ongoing professional development

  • Active participation in advancing the discipline

  • Employs a scholarly approach to pedagogy

• Service to the University

  • Engages in positive collegial interactions

  • Contributes to the university community, supporting a vibrant campus and the university mission through committee service.

  • Participates in co-curricular activities with students

  • Models a commitment to the Setonian mission of transforming the world through support of mission initiatives or service to the community

  • Acts in a leadership capacity to make significant contributions to support institutional structures and advance the mission of the university.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A C.V. demonstrating competency in religious studies, theology, and philosophy and possessing a Ph.D. in one of these disciplines at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates whose terminal degree convey specialization in religious studies and theology as well as competency in philosophy.

• Ability to teach a range of courses in religious studies, theology, and philosophy.

• Evidence of effective teaching and commitment to continued professional development.

• Ability to work collegially with other faculty members and staff in the School of Humanities and across the university.

• Willingness and ability to recruit and advise undergraduate majors and minors in religious studies and theology as well as minors in philosophy.

• Affirmation of the mission and identity of Seton Hill University, a Catholic liberal arts institution in the tradition of Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Required applicant materials include: Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, scholarship sample, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference. Reference letters should be sent to atulley@setonhill.edu. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Applications received by November 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.  Finalists will be required to submit a reflection statement to Seton Hill’s Mission. Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon acceptable results of background checks and clearances.