Professor in Moral Theology (Open Rank)

St. Mary's Seminary and University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, MD invites applications for a position in Moral Theology for the School of Theology/Seminary program, beginning in the fall semester of 2027.

The successful candidate will teach graduate-level seminary courses in moral theology, with specific assignments including Medical Ethics, Catholic Social Ethics, and Sexuality, Celibacy, and Marriage. The ideal candidate is a Catholic priest with a terminal ecclesiastical degree, though lay candidates are

Qualifications

• Candidate should be Catholic and in good standing with the Church.
• Priest with a terminal ecclesiastical degree preferred; lay candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in moral theology.
• Possibly teach other areas as needed.
• Standard loads: priests 2/2 plus formation; lay faculty 2/3; additional teaching yields additional compensation.

Education

Terminal ecclesiastical degree

Job description

St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, MD invites applications for a position in Moral Theology for the School of Theology/Seminary program, beginning in the fall semester of 2027. Whoever assumes this position will be responsible for graduate-level, seminary teaching in all areas of moral theology, and possibly in other areas, depending on the institution's needs and the candidate's ability. In particular, the candidate who fills this position will be immediately responsible for teaching "Medical Ethics," "Catholic Social Ethics," and "Sexuality, Celibacy, and Marriage".

The ideal candidate for this position is a Catholic priest with a terminal ecclesiastical degree in the field, but lay candidates are also encouraged to apply. Those without an ecclesiastical degree will be expected to pursue one. Anyone hired for this position must be a Catholic in good standing with the Church who is able to make the Profession of Faith and the Oath of Fidelity.

The standard teaching load for priest faculty is 2/2 plus formation work, while the standard teaching load for lay faculty is 2/3. Additional teaching results in additional compensation. Rank is open and commensurate with prior achievement. St. Mary's Seminary & University offers a competitive salary, benefits, and professional development funds.

St. Mary's Seminary & University is a Catholic seminary whose primary mission is the education of men for the priesthood. The nation's oldest seminary, it has been in operation since 1791, when it was founded by the Society of St. Sulpice, who still own and operate it today.

Located in the Roland Park neighborhood of Baltimore, it is near many Catholic historical sites and is not far from the nation's capital.