Position Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Mount Angel Seminary — Department of Philosophy, College of Liberal Arts |
| Location | Saint Benedict, Oregon, United States |
| Position Type | Full-Time Faculty |
| Rank | Assistant or Associate Professor |
| Start Date | July or August 2027 |
| Application Deadline | Open Until Filled (review begins November 30, 2026) |
Role Overview
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts at Mount Angel Seminary seeks a new faculty member eager to participate in the Seminary’s mission of priestly formation. The position is a full-time faculty appointment in Philosophy at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning July or August 2027.
The Seminary, an apostolate of the Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey, comprises a Graduate School of Theology and a College of Liberal Arts accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Its primary purpose is the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation of men for the Roman Catholic priesthood, adhering to the norms of the Holy See and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as stated in the Program of Priestly Formation (6th ed.). The Seminary also offers theological education to qualified laymen and women.
The successful candidate will contribute to a philosophical curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and Christian humanism within the BA (Philosophy) and MA (Philosophy) degree programs, as a member of a vibrant and engaged formative community.
Qualifications
Required
- PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment.
- Excellent teaching ability, able to offer courses across the entire philosophy curriculum.
- AOC in Philosophy of Religion and/or Thomistic philosophy (AOS is open).
- Ability to support and promote the mission of Mount Angel Seminary.
- Ability to make a Profession of Faith and take the Oath of Fidelity.
Particularly Encouraged
- Additional competency in the Humanities (e.g., Literature, History).
How to Apply
Required Application Materials
- Letter of application
- C.V.
- Names and contact information for three references
- Brief statement or essay: “Why the Study of Philosophy is ‘Fundamental and Indispensable’ to the Structure of Theological Studies — Reflections on Fides et Ratio (14 September 1998)”
Submit Application Materials To
Shawn W.J. Keough, PhD
Dean & Academic Vice-President, Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary
1 Abbey Drive, Saint Benedict, OR 97373
Email: shawn.keough@mtangel.edu
Note: Applications for this position are submitted by email to the address above (not through the job board link).
Job Posting Link Not available
Additional Notes for Applicants
- Review Timeline: Review of applications begins November 30, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.
- Institutional Context: Mount Angel Seminary is an apostolate of the Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey and is accredited by ATS and NWCCU.
- Mission Alignment: Candidates must be able to support the Seminary’s mission of Roman Catholic priestly formation and contribute to a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and Christian humanism.
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