Assistant Professor of Philosophy — Thomas Aquinas

Job overview

The Assistant Professor of Philosophy — Thomas Aquinas role is onsite in Notre Dame, IN, as a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning July 2027; compensation is not specified. Holy Cross College’s mission is to educate and form global citizens through a practical, experiential liberal arts curriculum. The position exists to teach undergraduate philosophy and conduct research in the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas while contributing to student formation and the College’s Catholic intellectual mission. The faculty member teaches philosophy courses, supports scholarly conversation, and participates in the life and service of the College.

What you'll do

• Teach undergraduate philosophy courses, including fundamental areas of philosophy and subjects relevant to priestly formation
• teach 12 credit hours per semester as stated in the role purpose
• assist students in considering the relevance of the Catholic intellectual tradition
• conduct campus office hours
• meet regularly with the Philosophy Program Director and Humanities Department Chair
• assume leadership and service roles as they emerge
• participate in committees and important College events
• fulfill other responsibilities assigned to meet department and College needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant professor of philosophy

thomas aquinas

notre dame in

holy cross college

tenure-track

full-time faculty

undergraduate teaching

philosophy research

catholic intellectual tradition

humanities

begins july 2027

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time, tenure-track position beginning July 2027. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or be ABD in Philosophy; specialists in the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas are invited to apply. Catholic college/university experience is preferred.

About the employer

Holy Cross College Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.