Assistant Professor of Philosophy in Notre Dame, Indiana at Holy Cross College Inc
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Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556, United States
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Title of Position: Assistant Professor of PhilosophyDepartment: HumanitiesReports to Supervisor: Academic Director of Philosophy FLSA: Exempt Holy Cross College’s Mission: The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ.
Central to our mission is an encompassing commitment to uphold the legacy of the Brothers of Holy Cross and the charism, mission, values and traditions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Embracing this mission, we strive to live out the following aspects of our shared vocation. First, all members of our Holy Cross College Community are called to be educators in the faith, directing our efforts to the educational approach first developed by Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, which underscores the formation of the mind and heart, for the Holy Cross College community. We desire to be a community that supports one another in developing excellence in our area of specialty and wholeness in our human dignity through relationships of collegiality and collaboration. As a community, we arestewards of the charism of the Congregation “to renew the Christian faith, to regenerate society and bring about better times.” At Holy Cross College, our roles and responsibilities are witness to how we seek to join our gifts together and build a community that honors every person’s contribution to this shared mission, the common good of the College, and the well-being of our students.
Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.
Typical Schedule: This is a full-time faculty position to begin July 2027
Purpose: Holy Cross College invites applications from specialists in the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas for the position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy (tenure track), to begin July 2027. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching undergraduate students and for research in the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas. Holy Cross’s multinational faculty, staff, and student body collaborate to create a unique learning environment, where mission permeates our approach to student formation. The Assistant Professor of Philosophy is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Humanities. Responsibilities will include teaching twelve (12) credit hours of courses per semester. The faculty member is expected to enhance the mission of the College as stated above.
Essential Job Duties:
Central to our mission is an encompassing commitment to uphold the legacy of the Brothers of Holy Cross and the charism, mission, values and traditions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Embracing this mission, we strive to live out the following aspects of our shared vocation. First, all members of our Holy Cross College Community are called to be educators in the faith, directing our efforts to the educational approach first developed by Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, which underscores the formation of the mind and heart, for the Holy Cross College community. We desire to be a community that supports one another in developing excellence in our area of specialty and wholeness in our human dignity through relationships of collegiality and collaboration. As a community, we arestewards of the charism of the Congregation “to renew the Christian faith, to regenerate society and bring about better times.” At Holy Cross College, our roles and responsibilities are witness to how we seek to join our gifts together and build a community that honors every person’s contribution to this shared mission, the common good of the College, and the well-being of our students.
Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.
Typical Schedule: This is a full-time faculty position to begin July 2027
Purpose: Holy Cross College invites applications from specialists in the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas for the position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy (tenure track), to begin July 2027. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching undergraduate students and for research in the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas. Holy Cross’s multinational faculty, staff, and student body collaborate to create a unique learning environment, where mission permeates our approach to student formation. The Assistant Professor of Philosophy is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Humanities. Responsibilities will include teaching twelve (12) credit hours of courses per semester. The faculty member is expected to enhance the mission of the College as stated above.
Essential Job Duties:
- All administrators, faculty and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like stu-dents and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.
- Assist students in seeing the relevance of the Catholic intellectual tradition to this particular field of study and to guide students in scholarly conversation about this topic.
- Teach eight (24-credit hours) per year of undergraduate philosophy courses in a program that includes the fundamental elements of philosophy as a discipline (history of philosophy, logic, epistemology, etc.) and the essential components of a program of priestly formation as defined by the USCCB, such as metaphysics, philosophy of nature, ethics, and philosophical anthropology.
- Assume leadership and service roles as they emerge in the Philosophy Program, the Department of Humanities and the College Page BreakConduct office hours on campusMeet regularly with the Director of the Philosophy Program and the Chair of the Humanities DepartmentParticipate in the life of the College by serving on administrative committees and attending important events such as Welcome Weekend, Faculty-Staff Convocation, Constitution Day, Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate Mass, and CommencementOther responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of the Department and the College
Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability:
- A Ph.D. (or ABD) in Philosophy
- · Positive work experience in a Catholic college/university preferred· Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population· Commitment to the Mission of Holy Cross CollegeA vivid, ongoing, open-minded appreciation of the liberal arts.
- · Cover letter addressing qualifications for the position· Curriculum vitae· Teaching statement· Writing sample· Three references (names and contact information)
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Holy Cross College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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