Jesuit Chair in Catholic Social Thought

University of San Francisco

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About The Position

The University of San Francisco invites applications for the Jesuit Chair in Catholic Social Thought. Supported by the Lo Schiavo endowment, the Chair is a distinguished scholar in residence who may pursue research, teaching, and service in their area of expertise and help enhance the University’s impact in Catholic Social Thought. In close collaboration with the Director of the Joan and Ralph Lane Center for Catholic Social Thought and the Ignatian Tradition and the Vice President for Mission and Ignatian Imagination, the Chair supports faculty, staff, and student engagement with Catholic social thought and the Ignatian tradition through Lane Center programming, guest lectures, workshops, and public events.

The position is open to scholars in all disciplines. The term of appointment is flexible and will be mutually agreed upon by the University and the candidate.

Requirements

• PhD in theology, ethics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• A record of scholarly work and teaching that engage the Catholic, Ignatian imagination.
• Members of the Society of Jesus will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Pursue research, teaching, and service activities in the scholar’s area of expertise.
• Enhance the University of San Francisco’s impact in Catholic Social Thought.
• Support faculty, staff, and student engagement with Catholic social thought and the Ignatian tradition.
• Contribute to Lane Center programming, guest lectures, workshops, and public events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree