Assistant | Associate Professor, Classical Christian Honors College

University of Northwestern - St. Paul•Minnesota, MN

2d•$59,400 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

This faculty position advances Northwestern’s mission and strategic goals through undergraduate instruction in the Classical Christian Honors College. The faculty member provides expertise in a disciplinary area and primarily serves as a tutor in the Great Books & Ideas program, guiding students through challenging texts in the great tradition. The role integrates learning with Christian faith and vocation and supports students’ intellectual, personal, spiritual, and vocational formation through teaching, advising, and mentoring. Additional duties include curriculum and course development, assessment, supervision of offsite and experiential learning opportunities, support of student formation initiatives, contributions to recruitment and retention, institutional service, and ongoing scholarship and professional development. Faculty members are expected to teach effectively, serve the university, engage in scholarship that contributes beyond UNW, and integrate faith into the classroom. Employees also partner with the University in discipling students intellectually and spiritually and with Northwestern Media in its Christian mission. The position is scheduled for hiring for Fall 2027.

Requirements

Earned doctorate (PhD) in humanities, including theology, literature, philosophy, classics, history, or a closely related field; ABD candidates will receive consideration.
At least one year of classroom experience that includes seminar-style guided discussion.
At least one year of successful student mentoring experience, including building supportive relationships and providing coaching and guidance.
Experience and demonstrated ability to teach across disciplines.
Desire to engage in scholarship, including integration of profession and Christianity.
Maintain a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in interactions, and uphold Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain discretion and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Strong time management and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Must pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching at a post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

Lead Socratic-style seminars and guide students’ discussion of great texts to develop analytical, interpretive, and rhetorical skills.
Develop courses with clearly articulated syllabi; use the learning management system effectively; and assess, grade, and evaluate student learning appropriately.
Contribute to curriculum design, course development, and assessment in support of continuous program improvement and alignment across academic programs.
Mentor and advise students in academic achievement, personal growth, spiritual development, and vocational discernment, fostering belonging, hospitality, and service.
Provide individual student support and, where appropriate, supervise internships and experiential learning.
Engage in professional development and scholarly or practitioner activity to remain current in the applied discipline and postsecondary teaching practices.
Collaborate with departmental leadership to build and sustain off-campus partnerships supporting student internships, mentorships, and employment opportunities.
Serve on department and university committees and participate in student recruitment, retention initiatives, institutional events, and other priorities.
Integrate Christian faith into classroom teaching and contribute scholarship demonstrating discipline-specific contributions beyond UNW.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Actively partner with the University to disciple students in intellectual and spiritual growth and with Northwestern Media to support its gospel mission.