Professor of Sacred Scripture (Open Rank)

American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Professional development funds

Job summary

St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, MD invites applications for a faculty position in Sacred Scripture for the School of Theology/Seminary program beginning Fall 2027.

The candidate will teach graduate-level courses in Sacred Scripture, with primary focus on the New Testament, and contribute to formation activities. Ideal candidates are Catholic priests with a terminal ecclesiastical degree, though lay applicants are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level seminary teaching in Sacred Scripture, with emphasis on the New Testament.
• Interest in candidates with training in Patristic exegesis.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in Sacred Scripture, primarily in the New Testament.
• Engage in formation work and contribute to seminary life.
• Rank is open and commensurate with prior achievement.

Skills

Sacred Scripture

New Testament

Patristic exegesis

Catholic theology

Education

Terminal ecclesiastical degree

Job description

St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, MD invites applications for a faculty position in Sacred Scripture 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 Sacred Scripture, but primarily in the New Testament. Candidates with training in Patristic exegesis would be of particular interest.

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.