Assistant Professor of Humanities

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Humanities beginning in academic year 2027–2028. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Literature, History, or Classics), but those who are ABD may also be considered.

The successful applicant will be asked to teach some combination of the following courses, depending on education and experience: Fall 2026 (3 Courses) Spring 2027 (3 Courses) include Rhetoric and Composition I,

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Literature, History, or Classics).
• ABD candidates may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience teaching humanities courses at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach fall and spring courses as listed (3 courses per term).
• Deliver instruction in Rhetoric and Composition, Western Civilization, and Classical languages per schedule.
• Contribute to student formation and scholarly community within the seminary.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course design

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Humanities

ABD considered

Job description

• Location 222 n 17th street,Philadelphia, PA, 19103,United States
• Job Category Assistant Professor of Humanities
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Humanities (Full-Time Continuing)

Department: Humanities and Sciences

Term: Initial Three-Year Contract (Extensions Dependent Upon Performance)

Course Load: 3-3

The Department of Humanities and Sciences at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Humanities beginning in academic year 2027–2028. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Literature, History, or Classics), but those who are ABD may also be considered. The successful applicant will be asked to teach some combination of the following courses, depending on education and experience:

Fall 2026 (3 Courses) Spring 2027 (3 Courses)

• Rhetoric and Composition I
• Rhetoric and Composition II
• Great Works of Western Civilization II
• Great Works of Western Civilization I
• Elementary Latin I
• Elementary Latin II
• Biblical Greek I
• Biblical Greek II

Initial Application Materials:

• 1) A Cover Letter detailing commitment to the mission of the Seminary in conversation with Pastores dabo vobis and Ex corde ecclesiae and how the candidate’s pedagogy, teaching experience, and personal example will contribute the formation of young men discerning a vocation to the priesthood;
• 3) Teaching Evaluations;
• 4) Writing Sample (preferably published) of less than twenty pages;

All initial application materials must be received by November 13, 2026. Successful candidates in the initial application will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation (at least one from a Catholic priest) as well as other supporting documentation.

About Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary

Founded in 1832 by Reverend Francis Patrick Kenrick, third Bishop of Philadelphia, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is the oldest Catholic institution of higher learning in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and one of the oldest in the country. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s mission is to form priests to be shepherds after the heart of Jesus Christ, and permanent deacons, religious and lay men and women for various forms of ministry, service, and discipleship.

Partner dioceses and religious congregations entrust their men to the Theological Seminary and College Seminary, confident in Saint Charles’ commitment to the Four Dimensions of Formation, exercised in fidelity to the Magisterium of the Church.

As a center of enrichment for the larger Church community, Saint Charles provides ongoing academic and pastoral programs to priests, deacons, religious and laity through the School of Diaconal Formation and the School of Theological Studies. Students work toward academic degrees, catechetical certificates and more.

With more than 190 years of rich tradition, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary has entered a pivotal point in its history. Guided by the Rector, Father Christopher Redcay, ’89, Saint Charles is undergoing exciting changes that include new programs and faculty as well as partnering with area Catholic colleges to provide courses in subjects such as servant leadership.