Lecturer in the Core Curriculum

Seton Hall University, New Jersey • South Orange, NJ

23h • $58,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Seton Hall University seeks applications for two (2) Lecturers for the University Core curriculum for Academic Year 2026-2027. These lecturers will teach 24 credits per year of required undergraduate courses in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (4 courses per semester) in-person on the South Orange, NJ campus. Candidates must have earned the Ph.D. or relevant terminal degree in the humanities, social sciences, or related field by August 16, 2026. Candidates must be able to work legally in the United States. The University Core curriculum (https://www.shu.edu/core-curriculum/) consists of three required courses, Journey of Transformation, Christianity and Culture in Dialogue, and Engaging the World, which are taught in person at the first-year, second, and third/fourth-year levels, respectively. These courses emphasize close reading, critical thinking, and discussion of philosophical, religious, political, literary, and other texts from a variety of traditions and genres, and they assign formal and informal writing. These courses address humanistic questions raised by great texts with a focus on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Core Lecturers will teach 4 sections for the Department of the Core each semester, Fall and Spring. At the discretion of the Dean, Director, and appropriate Chairperson, these Lecturers may be eligible to teach an elective in their specific discipline. They will also engage in research broadly relevant to the Core and support faculty development for teaching in the Core as needed. They will also be expected to participate in Core faculty meetings and College of Arts and Sciences faculty meetings, and to serve as needed on Core sub-committees. Core Fellows are expected to attend the University Seminar on Mission.

Requirements

• Candidates must have earned the Ph.D. or relevant terminal degree in the humanities, social sciences, or related field by August 16, 2026.
• Candidates must be able to work legally in the United States.
• Ph.D./ABD in humanities, social sciences, or theology, with a particular focus on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Biblical studies, philosophy, religion, related areas desirable.
• Ph.D. should be received or forthcoming by August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per year of required undergraduate courses in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (4 courses per semester) in-person on the South Orange, NJ campus.
• Teach 4 sections for the Department of the Core each semester, Fall and Spring.
• At the discretion of the Dean, Director, and appropriate Chairperson, these Lecturers may be eligible to teach an elective in their specific discipline.
• Engage in research broadly relevant to the Core and support faculty development for teaching in the Core as needed.
• Participate in Core faculty meetings and College of Arts and Sciences faculty meetings, and to serve as needed on Core sub-committees.
• Attend the University Seminar on Mission.

Benefits

• Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
• These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package.
• Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan.
• More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees