Jesuit Chair in Catholic Social Thought

Job Title:

Jesuit Chair in Catholic Social Thought

Job Summary:

The University of San Francisco invites applications for the Jesuit Chair in Catholic Social Thought. As a distinguished scholar in residence, supported by the Lo Schiavo endowment, the Jesuit Chair has the opportunity to pursue research, teaching, and service activities in his or her area of expertise and to enhance the University of San Francisco’s impact in the area of 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 Jesuit Chair will support faculty, staff, and student engagement with Catholic social thought and the Ignatian tradition through Lane Center programming, guest lectures, workshops, and public events.

Full Job Description:

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in theology, ethics or a related field. The ideal candidate will bring a record of scholarly work and teaching that engage the Catholic, Ignatian imagination.  Members of the Society of Jesus will be given preference for the position.  The term of appointment is flexible, to be mutually agreed upon by the University and the candidate. The position is open to scholars in all disciplines. 

Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application outlining the candidate’s expertise in Catholic Social Thought and the Ignatian Tradition and a curriculum vitae. We will begin to review complete applications on November 5, 2026 and will continue to review applications until the position is filled.  

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$45,000 for the Fall 2027 semester