Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Philosophy

School of Philosophy

The School of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Thomistic ethics, to begin in Fall 2026. 

We seek candidates who understand, are enthusiastic about, and will make a significant contribution to the mission of the University, which reads as follows: “As the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See, The Catholic University of America is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, The Catholic University of America seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation and the world.” 

Duties include graduate and undergraduate teaching, active research, dissertation and thesis supervision, student advising, and the usual committee work. Candidates should have Ph.D. at the time of appointment and possess competence in appropriate ancient and modern languages.

Applications should include the following: 

• A cover letter

• A curriculum vitae

• a research dossier containing an outline of current and future research interests.

• a writing sample in the candidate’s area of specialization

• three confidential letters of recommendation, submitted separately by recommenders to philosophy@cua.edu

• transcripts of all graduate work.

• A one- to two-page personal statement indicating how your research, teaching, and service will make a distinctive contribution to our University’s mission and to the vision of Catholic education outlined in the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities Ex Corde Ecclesiae.  [for appointments in the ecclesiastical schools, it may be desirable for the candidate to reference the Veritatis Gaudium in his or her personal statement]

To apply, please submit dossier to philosophy@cua.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and will continue until all positions are filled.  

Questions may be addressed to V. Bradley Lewis, Dean, School of Philosophy, lewisb@cua.edu.

The Catholic University of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.