Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary: 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor, Humanities

Patristics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Patristics Society seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities for an on-site, full-time 1-year appointment for the 2026–2027 academic year. The position carries a 3–3 course load including Rhetoric, Great Works of Western Civilization, Latin, and Biblical Greek courses in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

The candidate must hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate the ability to teach the listed courses, with a commitment to the seminary’s mission and the formation of

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Literature, History, Classics).
• Demonstrated ability to teach the listed courses.
• Commitment to the seminary’s mission and to forming students discerning vocation.

Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of courses listed in the posting for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Deliver courses in Rhetoric and Composition I & II, Great Works of Western Civilization I & II, Elementary Latin I & II, and Biblical Greek I & II.
• Support the formation of young men discerning vocation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Department: Humanities and Sciences
Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities (Full‑time)
Term: 1 Year (Academic Year 2026–2027)
Course Load: 3–3 (Fall & Spring)

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach a combination of the following courses, depending on education and experience:

• Rhetoric and Composition I (Fall 2026)
• Rhetoric and Composition II (Spring 2027)
• Great Works of Western Civilization II (Fall 2026)
• Great Works of Western Civilization I (Spring 2027)
• Elementary Latin I (Fall 2026)
• Elementary Latin II (Spring 2027)
• Biblical Greek I (Fall 2026)
• Biblical Greek II (Spring 2027)

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Literature, History, Classics); ABD candidates may also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to teach the courses listed above.
• Commitment to the seminary’s mission and ability to contribute to the formation of young men discerning vocation.

Application Materials

1. A cover letter detailing commitment to the mission of the Seminary and how pedagogy, teaching experience, and personal example will contribute to the formation of young men discerning vocation.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Two letters of recommendation: one from supervising professors/colleagues and one from a priest; letters must be sent separately and directly by the recommender.
4. Teaching evaluations (representative sample).
5. Writing sample (preferably published).

Contact

Daniel J. Crosby, Chair of Humanities and Sciences
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