Adjunct Faculty, Theology Job at University Of St Thomas, Saint Paul, MN

  • University Of St Thomas
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas Theology Department invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member with expertise in Catholic theology to teach one or more sections of our introductory course, “Foundations of Christianity,”. Here is the course description: “This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills associated with Christian theology. The course reflects critically upon the concepts of God and Christ, Scripture, Faith and Reason, the Human Being, and the Common Good, especially in the context of Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. Students will gain a basic level of theological literacy through introduction to central texts within Christian tradition, particularly the Bible. Students will also be introduced to connecting fundamental theological questions to the common good in the context of the pressing challenges of today’s world.” This course satisfies a requirement in the core curriculum at the University of St. Thomas. Courses will meet in person two or three times per week over a 15 week semester.

This posting is for a pooled, adjunct faculty position for continuous recruitment. Review of candidates is typically done three times annually – spring, summer and fall.

The salary range for the College of Arts and Sciences Adjunct positions ranges from $5,994 to $6,717 (per 4 credit undergraduate course, 3 credit graduate course). Rate of pay is determined by academic credential and years of teaching experience.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications for the position include a master's degree in theology, or a closely related field.

HOW TO APPLY

On the University of St. Thomas Jobs page, follow the instructions to complete an online application. Please submit a CV and copy/paste a job-specific cover letter.

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 9,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

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Posted Date2 years ago(5/15/2024 12:12 PM)

CampusSt. Paul

Employment TypeAdjunct Faculty

FLSA StatusExempt/Salaried

Job Tags

Summer work

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