Assistant Professor of Spanish

Job Description

St. John's Seminary (Camarillo, CA) is conducting a search for a full-time faculty position in Spanish beginning July 1, 2027.

The Spanish Language Program at St. John's Seminary prepares future priests to minister to Spanish-speaking communities. In addition to pastoral Spanish courses, the program offers electives and Spanish courses for native speakers. It also facilitates language immersions and individual tutoring.

Primary responsibilities:
• Teach four to six courses per year on the semester system.
• Assist the department chair in Spanish proficiency exams as well as placement exams during admissions
• Provide service to the seminary through committee and formation work.
• Engage in regular professional development through research, publications, conferences, or other avenues.

Qualifications:
• Practicing Catholic committed to Christ and to the mission of forming men for the priesthood
• Gifted teacher with adequate experience to teach all levels of college Spanish. The ideal candidate will have intermediate to advanced experience as a Spanish instructor.
• Master's Degree in Spanish Language or Literature or related field
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Demonstrate professionalism and a strong work ethic; team player who exhibits a collegial and cooperative approach to work, contributing positively to a supportive and productive work environment
• Parish or other ministerial experience preferred

Salary and Benefits
• Salary commensurate with rank and experience
• Archdiocesan pension plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage options
• Sabbatical leave
• Annual faculty development funds
• Generous holiday leave (Christmas, Easter, and summer breaks)

Applications must include:
• A cover letter that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and the applicant's understanding of their contribution to the mission of St. John's Seminary
• Curriculum vitae
• Candidates selected for first-round interviews will be asked to supply three letters of recommendation
• Additionally, an applicant may include teaching evaluations and prior syllabi if available

Application deadline is October 31, 2026. All applications should be submitted to Dr. Elizabeth Reichert, Academic Dean, at ereichert@stjohnsem.edu.

About the Employer

St. John's Seminary in Camarillo, CA is the seminary of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and serves dioceses across the Southwest. Founded in 1939, St. John's has formed more than 1,300 priests for both religious and diocesan ministry. The primary mission of St. John's Seminary is to prepare candidates for service as Roman Catholic priests by assisting them to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, discern the vocation to which God calls them, root themselves in Word and Sacrament and the Church's theological tradition, integrate the spiritual, human, intellectual and pastoral dimensions of their lives, and develop skills for ministry, leadership and evangelization in a culturally diverse Church.