Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School is seeking a full-time Faculty member to teach Religious Studies, beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience teaching all levelsof religious studies at the high school level. In addition, the candidate will have an appreciation of thevalue of Jesuit education and a strong desire to learn more about and implement Ignatian ideals and pedagogy.

St. Joseph’s Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent four-year college preparatory schoollocated on the northern edge of center city Philadelphia. Founded in 1851, this highly selective, all male school serves over 900 young men “to become men for and with others.” Students come from diverse economic, geographic, racial and ethnic backgrounds from throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Prep develops leaders of intellectual distinction, men of faith and integrity, men who are committed to social justice and community service, men open to growth, and men who are loving. At the Prep, classroom and chapel intersect with the religious formation of mind and heart. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment, with a focus on diversifying our staff. We are seeking colleagues who can work and teach in these and other areas while contributing to the diversity and excellence in our programs and courses through their research, teaching and service. As a Jesuit institution, these values are pillars of our education.

We strive to establish a community more representative of the student body and city we serve.

In order to be considered for an interview, please submit the following information to the Office of

Human Resources at hr@sjprep.org mail to:

Joseph Dougherty, Sr. Director, Human Resources

Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School

1733 West Girard Avenue

Philadelphia, PA. 19130

Deadline Date: April 18, 2025

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three references
• Transcripts (copies are fine)

To be submitted upon an offer of employment*:

• PA State Criminal Record Check (within one year)
• PA State Child Abuse History Clearance (within one year)
• FBI Fingerprint Record Check (within one year)

*Any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable clearances.