Professor of Psychology

Faculty Position in Psychology at Conception Seminary College.

The Behavioral and Social Sciences Department at Conception Seminary College invites applications for a full-time open-rank professor of psychology position beginning Fall Semester 2026. Review of applications begins on November 3 and will continue until the position is filled.

Conception Seminary College, an undergraduate Roman Catholic Seminary in the Benedictine tradition, is located in Northwest Missouri. The Benedictine monks of Conception Abbey established Conception Seminary College, its primary apostolic ministry, in 1886. The Mission of Conception Seminary College is the preparation of candidates for the ordained ministry in the Roman Catholic Church, through spiritual, intellectual, pastoral, and human formation in the Benedictine tradition. Conception’s faculty and staff are comprised of monks and laypeople working side-by-side to provide a holistic approach to seminary formation. Academic studies at Conception Seminary College are the key component of Intellectual Formation, one of the four areas of priestly formation. Integrated with human formation, spiritual formation, and pastoral formation, Conception seeks to form the whole man at the college level prior to further formation and theological studies.

Minimum Qualifications

·         Earned doctorate in psychology

·         Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate students

·         Commitment to teaching, service, and scholarship consistent with the mission of Conception Seminary College

·         Commitment to collaborating with Seminary faculty and formation personnel in the overall intellectual, human, spiritual, and pastoral formation of future Catholic priests. The seminary follows the guidelines set forth in the Program for Priestly Formation, 6th Ed., developed by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.

·         Knowledge of and respect for the Catholic Church’s moral teaching will greatly help someone excel in this position.

Responsibilities

·         Teach 3-4 courses (9-12 credit hours), both semesters (Fall and Spring) on Campus.

·         Teach Intro to Psychology, Social Psychology, Human Development, and courses consistent with one’s interests and specialization. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach courses in Personality, Psychology of Religion, Psychopathology, and Research Methods

·         Provide administrative leadership in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department.

Benefits

·         Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

·         Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance

·         Retirement Plan

·         Opportunities for participation in daily worship, liturgical prayer, and spiritual development

·         Opportunities for sabbatical are possible after 8 years of teaching at Conception Seminary College

·         Mentoring is available to assist the hire in assuming departmental leadership responsibilities

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically to:

·         Cover letter highlighting interest, qualifications, teaching philosophy, as well as a statement on alignment with the mission of Conception Seminary College

·         Curriculum vitae

·         Teaching evaluations

·         Copies of academic transcripts.  Official transcripts required upon hire.

·         Contact information for 3 professional references, particularly persons who can speak to the candidate’s teaching abilities and collegiality. Letters will be requested for finalists.

Full applications must be submitted online to Dr. John Bloomingdale, the Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].  The initial review of applications will begin on November 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The first round of interviews will be conducted by video conference. Please visit our website, www.conception.edu.

Conception Abbey is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Some positions require employment of Roman Catholics in good standing and some require employment of ordained members of the Roman Catholic Priesthood.