"Open-Rank Position in Pastoral Care and Counseling"

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology invites applications for a continuing-appointment-track position in Pastoral Care and Counseling in its graduate degree programs, beginning August 2026. Applicants should hold a PhD, STD, or DMin in a relevant field (ABD considered) and be thoroughly conversant with and sympathetic to the Catholic theological tradition. The ideal candidate will demonstrate capacity for excellence in teaching and scholarly research. Rank and salary will be determined on the basis of academic credentials, publication record, and experience. Responsibilities include teaching five courses annually, research and writing for publication, and service on committees. Saint Meinrad offers faculty members competitive salaries, generous support for professional development, and paid sabbaticals every fourth year. Please email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Robert Alvis (ralvis@saintmeinrad.edu). Review of applications will begin in mid-September 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The mission of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology is the initial and ongoing formation of priests, permanent deacons, and laity to minister together effectively in the service and evangelization of the Roman Catholic Church and the world. For more information, see www.saintmeinrad.edu.