Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Theolog

The Philosophy & Theology Department at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI, a Catholic

Liberal Arts Institution in the Dominican tradition, invites applicants for a full-time, position as

Assistant Professor of Philosophy, to begin August 2026. We seek a collegial teacher-scholar,

with specialization in the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and his sources, ideally including Latin

and Arabic sources, capable of teaching the History of Philosophy and the Systematic areas, and

who is competent to teach foundational Theology courses in faith and morals with a mandatum.

Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic and Dominican mission of Aquinas College

as expressed in its mission statement specifically, and in the spirit of Ex Corde Ecclesiae

generally.

This is a full-time, nine-month position paid over twelve months, benefits eligible, with the

intention of appointment to a tenure-track line, beginning August 2026. Opportunities for

summer teaching may be available. The Assistant Professor will work under the direction of the

Department Chair and the Provost.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Service: Teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy and Theology, including

Philosophy courses grounded in the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and foundational Theology

classes in faith and morality. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester (24

credit hours per academic year). Related responsibilities include maintaining office hours,

advising and mentoring students, supervising independent studies and senior capstone courses,

recruiting students, pursuing scholarly activity, and participating in departmental and college-

wide service.

Scholarship: The successful candidate will develop and maintain an active program of

scholarship or professional development in Philosophy and/or Theology, with particular attention

to Thomistic studies and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Candidates are encouraged to

involve undergraduate students in scholarly research where appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. or be able to demonstrate near completion of a Ph.D.

(being ABD), in Philosophy or Theology with a specialization in the thought of St. Thomas

Aquinas. Demonstrated competence in teaching the thought of St. Thomas and his sources, the

history of philosophy, systematics, and course in Catholic foundational theology in faith and

morals is required. Evidence of effective teaching, scholarly engagement, and the ability to serve

diverse curricular needs is expected.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
As an inclusive educational community that embraces its namesake’s integration of faith and

reason, Aquinas College esteems the Dominican philosophy of education rooted in the pillars of

prayer, study, community, and service. Candidates must be willing to support the mission and

pillars of Aquinas College.

To apply, submit the following:
1. Cover letter

2. Statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests

3. Curriculum vitae

4. List of at least three professional references

5. Statement reflecting your potential contribution to the Aquinas College mission and

pillars in connection with Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and including reflections on the terms

“inclusive” and “Catholic Dominican tradition”

6. Sample course evaluations (if available)

Please submit all materials via the Aquinas College application portal. Review of applications

will begin March 1, 2026 and close when the position is filled. For questions about the position,

please contact Daniel Wagner, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community

committed to increasing the diversity of its community.