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 position in Continental Philosophy and Religious Studies with a strong competency in the various theologies of 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 minor in Philosophy as well as a major and minor in Religious Studies/Theology.  All students are required to study Philosophy and Religious Studies/Theology as part of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. The teaching load is 4/4.

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 philosophy, religious studies, and theology, and possessing a Ph.D. in one of these disciplines at the time of appointment.
• Ability to teach a range of courses in philosophy, religious studies, and theology.
• 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 minors in philosophy and majors and minors in religious studies and theology.
• 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 [email protected]. 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. 

About Seton Hill University:

Chartered in 1918, Seton Hill University is a leading Catholic coeducational liberal arts university founded by the Sisters of Charity and embracing students of all faiths. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands (yet only 35 miles from Pittsburgh), Seton Hill educates its students to think and act critically, creatively and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.