St. Patrick’s Seminary & University (STPSU) invites applications for a full-time regular professor position in the Sacred Scripture Department beginning July 2023. STPSU is the Roman Catholic Seminary of the Archdiocese of San Francisco; candidates for the position must support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the seminary’s mission to prepare men for the priesthood.
The successful candidate will possess:
• An SSD, SSL; or STD or PhD with an emphasis on Exegesis/Biblical Studies
• The ability to teach a variety of core courses in the Sacred Scripture Department, in Old Testament (Pentateuch & Historical Books, Prophets; Wisdom Literature) or New Testament (Synoptic Gospels; Johannine Writings, Pauline Corpus; Hebrews, Catholic Epistles, & Revelation)
• Ability to teach Greek and/or Hebrew
• Proven potential for excellence in scholarship
• A commitment to a liberal education and familiarity with the Catholic intellectual tradition
• An ability to receive a canonical mission, including a willingness to take the Oath of Fidelity
Preferred Qualification:
• Ecclesiastical degree (especially SSD or SSL)
• Roman Catholic priest
• Ability to draw from and synthesize the best insights of patristic, medieval, and contemporary exegesis
• Willingness and aptitude to serve as a formational advisor and/or spiritual director to seminarians
• Familiarity with priestly formation
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