Philosophy posting at Wyoming Catholic College

The people at the Wyoming Catholic College have a philosophy posting for this coming fall:

Wyoming Catholic College seeks to hire a full-time professor of Philosophy, to start teaching September 2009.  The applicant shall be knowledgeable in the philosophia perennis or classical philosophical tradition as embodied particularly in the works of Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas.  He or she will be capable of teaching the full range of philosophy courses offered at the College, ranging from natural philosophy and metaphysics to ethics and politics (see Catalog, pp. 67-71), and ideally in possession of a doctorate in philosophy.  Because of the College's integrated academic curriculum, the applicant should also be conversant with a wide variety of humanistic and theological texts.  A candidate who demonstrates aptitude for teaching in disciplines other than philosophy (e.g., science, theology) would be considered as a teacher for those areas as well.

The rest of the advertisement can be found here.

How do clean air and committed students sound?

Theology posting at Wyoming Catholic College

The people at the Wyoming Catholic College have a theology posting for someone who knows Aquinas:

Wyoming Catholic College seeks to hire a full-time professor of Theology, to start teaching either September 2009 or September 2010.  The successful applicant will be knowledgeable in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas and conversant with Sacred Scripture, capable of teaching the full range of theology courses offered at the College (see Catalog, pp. 56–66), and in possession of a doctorate in theology by the time he or she begins to teach at the College. The applicant should also be conversant with the perennial philosophy (philosophia perennis) and with the Latin language.

Does clean air and an open horizon appeal to you? Consider WCC.

Job Posting: University of St. Thomas (Houston, Texas)

This just in, from the University of St Thomas in Houston, Texas:

University of St. Thomas, Houston TX. Assistant professor, tenure-track, beginning August 2009. Five courses/year, undergraduate and graduate.  Usual committee work.  Ph.D. prior to appointment.  AOS: The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas; candidate should understand and be committed to the philosophical vitality of the thought of Aquinas.  AOC: Metaphysics, or Philosophy of Law, or Social & Political Philosophy.  Record of excellent teaching and scholarly involvement appropriate to rank.  Competence in appropriate ancient and modern languages.  Send complete dossier to the Dean of Arts & Sciences:

asdean@stthom.edu
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose
Houston, TX 77006

Review of applications will begin December 8th and continue until the position is filled.  UST is a private institution committed to the liberal arts and to the religious, ethical, and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education.  Applicant should address his/her knowledge of the Thomistic tradition and support of the mission of Catholic higher education.  Examples of how he/she has and will contribute to this mission should be included.  We encourage women and minorities to apply.  This position is contingent upon funding.  EOE.  www.stthom.edu  

It's nice to jobs coming open, even this late in the job season.

Update on 2008-11-20 00:56 by Mark Johnson

Note: updated at the request of the people at St. Thomas (Nov. 19, 2008)

Christendom College seeks generalist in Classics

From Steve Synder (a bud from Toronto; Steve did his work with James A. Weisheipl, OP):

Christendom College, Front Royal, VA, has an opening for a full-time position teaching in our Department of Classical and Early Christian Studies, to begin August, 2007. We are looking for a generalist in Classics willing to teach Greek and Latin on all undergraduate levels. A commitment to Latin and Greek composition, as well as an interest in the teaching of spoken Latin is desired. Christendom College is a wonderful place for a dedicated teacher, with bright and eager students participating in a demanding program in Greek and Latin.  

Here is a PDF version and an MS Word version of the posting.

Three postings in Theology at Marquette University

In my Department at Marquette University we have three job-postings that might be of interest to this readership.

Theological Ethics (one position)

Marquette University announces a position in theological ethics to begin 16 August 2007. The Department of Theology seeks a specialist in the Catholic ethical tradition with expertise in Catholic social teaching, along with research and teaching interests in health care ethics. Undergraduate teaching interests in areas such as family and work desirable. Open rank.

Systematic Theology (two positions)

Marquette University ’s Department of Theology announces two positions in systematic and constructive theology to begin 16 August 2007. The desirable candidates will have competencies in one or more of the following areas: hermeneutics/post modern theology, global/contextual theologies, and theological aesthetics and/or von Balthasar. Open rank.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in theology. Teaching experience is desirable; research scholarship and publication plans are required. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per year, including general introductory courses in theology at the undergraduate level and specialized courses at the graduate level.

Candidates must support the Catholic and Jesuit ideals and mission of the University. Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on 12 October, 2006, and will continue until position is filled.

Complete credentials, including letter of application, c.v., and letters of recommendation, should be sent to:

Dr. John Laurance, S.J., Chairperson
Department of Theology
Marquette University
100 Coughlin Hall
P. O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

EOE/AA

You can download a PDF file for either the Theological Ethics or Systematic Theology announcement.

One year position at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University

Wanted to get this posted quickly:

The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University announces a one-year full-time adjunct position in the department of theology for the 2006-2007 academic year. The teaching load will consist mostly (or perhaps entirely) of three sections each semester of the introductory theology course titled “The Christian Tradition.” Ph.D. or ABD preferred. Please send curriculum vitae, transcripts, two letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to:

Dr. John Merkle, Chair
Department of Theology
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN 56374

For more information, please contact Dr. Merkle at jmerkle@csbsju.edu or (320) 363-5925.

Christendom College: one-year position in Classics for 2006-2007

This is a tangential connection, but when it comes from Albert the Great and Thomas Aquinas scholar, Steve Snyder, how could I refuse? Here is what he wrote:

Christendom College is advertising a one-year position in Classics for 2006-2007. The description of the position is attached. We would be very grateful if you would post the ad in your departments and call it to the attention of qualified individuals you might know. As you will see, we will do a national search for a full-time, continuing position the following year. For the 06-07 one-year position, an M.A. in Classics, or equivalent competency in Latin or Greek, is sufficient. Please emphasize to any you contact personally that enthusiastic agreement with the College’s mission statement (on the web) is a sine qua non in all Christendom hiring.

Thank you for your help. Christendom students are a delight to teach, and the faculty, administration, and chaplains are congenial and without exception mutually supportive.

Thanks once again for any help you are able to give!

Steve attached a file with the specifics of job-posting, which I’ve converted to a PDF file.

Position in Thomistic moral theology at Providence Colllege, RI

The Department of Theology, Providence College (Providence, RI [Rhode Island, USA]), is now advertising a position at the Assistant Professor (tenure track) level, to commence in the fall, 2006. Here is the description:

Doctoral degree with a concentration in moral theology is required.  Successful candidate must be competent in Thomistic moral theology.  Teaching duties include an interdisciplinary Development of Western Civilization Program.  Submit cv, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a written response to the College Mission statement (available from our website) by November 30, 2005.  Send materials to: Moral Theology Search Committee, Department of Theology, Providence College, Providence, RI 02918.  Materials received after this date will be reviewed at the Committee’s discretion.  Providence College is a Roman Catholic four-year liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars.  The College encourages applications from women and persons of color. AA/EOE

The ad mentions a mission statement but doesn’t tell you precisely where to find it (). I think that I found it here. This is a wonderful place, with wonderful, decent people. If you’re in the market for a position of this sort, don’t hesitate to contact them.

Chronical for Higher Education job-listings in RSS

The people in the Careers Section of the Chronicle for Higher Education have made the contents of their job-listings available on-line, which you can access by clicking here. In addition, they’ve also made those listings available in an RSS newsfeed. Here are the addresses for the philosophy newsfeed, and the religion newsfeed:

• Philosophy: http://chronicle.com/jobs/100/500/5000/rss.xml
• Religion: http://chronicle.com/jobs/100/500/6000/rss.xml

You’ll be getting these items one week later, I believe, than those who subscribe to the on-line service or to the Chronicle itelf. But since the due-dates for applications are usually a month or two in the offing, you’re not suffering for it.

Update on 2005-05-31 15:11 by Mark Johnson

As of this writing (May 31, 2005) the RSS link to the Philosophy section is broken. I’ll post a follow-up when it’s working.

Update on 2005-06-01 11:55 by Mark Johnson

Okay, the philosophy RSS feed is now working. Phew.

Theology generalist at Briar Cliff University (Sioux City, Iowa, USA)

Briar Cliff University is seeking a broadly educated theologian with area of specialization in scripture. Preference will be given to candidates with competence in moral theology. Ph.D. required. Teaching experience preferred. Successful applicant will teach in the first-year experience program. Position is tenure-track and effective September 2005.

Briar Cliff University is a Roman Catholic liberal arts institution committed to Franciscan values of service, caring, and openness to all.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Send letter of application and CV to:

JoAnn Peterson
Human Resources
Briar Cliff University
3303 Rebecca St.
Sioux City , IA 51104

E-mail: joann.peterson@briarcliff.edu

AA/EOE

University of Notre Dame, Medieval Institute (Mellon Postdoc)

University of Notre Dame, Medieval Institute

2005-2006 A.W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medieval Studies. The fellowship will permit a recent Ph.D. in any field of medieval studies to pursue research while in residence at the Medieval Institute during the academic year 2005-06. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand as of the application date and must hold a regular appointment at a U.S. institution to which they plan to return following the fellowship year.

The fellowship stipend is $37,500. For more information, consult here. Contact Roberta Baranowski, Assistant Director, Medieval Institute, 715 Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5629, or e-mail Roberta.Baranowski.7@nd.edu. Application deadline: January 15, 2005.

The University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, Canada, has a Medieval Studies job

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Prince Edward Island is seeking an assistant professor for a cross-appointed, tenure-stream position in Medieval Studies, beginning July 1, 2005.

This position will encompass the disciplines of history, philosophy and religious studies. We are seeking a candidate who is able to work in original source material, and to teach courses in the Medieval and Renaissance period (including Thomism). A secondary competency in the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle is considered a strong asset.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of research and teaching, and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Richard Kurial Dean, Faculty of Arts University of Prince Edward Island 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3

Send mail to: rkurial@upei.ca. Closing date: January 7, 2005. On-line version of advertisement here.