Director of Liturgical Music and Organist (Franklin, WI)

SACRED HEART SEMINARY AND SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY seeks candidates for a full-time, graduate-level seminary appointment as Director of Liturgical Music and Organist starting August 2019. Applicant must be a Roman Catholic possessing at least a master’s degree and familiar with Roman Catholic Liturgy, though preference will be given to those with a canonical degree, or Doctor of Sacred Music degree. Candidate will provide evidence of outstanding service playing skills, choral conducting skills, cantor formation and exhibit faithfulness to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, The General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours and Sing to the Lord; Music in Divine Worship. Applicants will also demonstrate competence with a wide range of musical styles for the liturgy from Gregorian Chant to contemporary expressions of sung prayer as well as experience in multicultural liturgical music.  As a talented and proficient organist, the successful candidate will play the seminary chapel's 1994 Berghaus II/35rank mechanical action pipe organ. Position may also include teaching responsibilities. The submission deadline is July 31, 2019, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Send letter of interest and curriculum vitae via email to hr@shsst.edu or Human Resources, Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, P.O. Box 429, Hales Corners, WI 53130-0429. Located in Franklin WI, a suburb of Milwaukee, Sacred Heart School of Theology (www.shsst.edu) is a Roman Catholic seminary whose vision is to conform the world to the heart of Jesus Christ.  

SHSST is a dynamic, engaged Catholic educational institution accredited by the HLC and ATS.  Our mission, as a Roman Catholic seminary and school of theology, is to form missionary disciples, who encounter globally and evangelize locally minds and hearts with the light and life of Jesus Christ.  We strive to accomplish our mission through priesthood formation, Master of Arts program offerings, the English and Culture Studies program, Continuing Education course offerings and the Lux Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies. 

SHSST is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.  This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination. However, as a religious educational institution, whose primary mission is the preparation of men of all ages for either diocesan or religious priesthood and by educating others for ministry in the Roman Catholic Church, SHSST may give preference to and otherwise employ individuals of the Catholic faith where in the opinion of SHSST, such is necessary for the furthering of its mission. Whenever possible SHSST makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.