Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts

Marian University • Plymouth, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Full-Time Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by high-quality teaching, student mentorship, scholarly and professional development, and service to the University and broader community. The Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts contributes to a student-centered learning environment grounded in the liberal arts and supports the intellectual, personal, and professional development of students. The faculty member is expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, maintain appropriate scholarly or professional engagement, participate actively in academic and institutional service, and contribute to the ongoing development and assessment of the University’s academic programs.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in an appropriate Liberal Arts discipline from an accredited institution; ABD candidates may be considered when completion of the doctoral degree is expected within an established timeframe.
• Demonstrated preparation to teach undergraduate courses within the applicable discipline.
• Evidence of or potential for effective college-level teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to student learning, advising, and academic success.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Commitment to ongoing scholarly and professional development.
• Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis.
• Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers.
• Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctorate in the applicable academic discipline.
• Previous college or university teaching experience.
• Experience teaching within a liberal arts or interdisciplinary curriculum.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, research, publication, presentation, or other professional contributions appropriate to the discipline.
• Experience advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Experience with curriculum development, learning assessment, or academic program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses within the Liberal Arts curriculum according to the assigned faculty teaching load.
• Develop and deliver engaging, academically rigorous, and student-centered instruction.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, learning objectives, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments consistent with University and departmental expectations.
• Incorporate appropriate instructional methods, technologies, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Maintain timely and accurate grading, attendance, and other required academic records.
• Evaluate student learning and use assessment results to strengthen course effectiveness.
• Maintain appropriate academic standards while supporting student learning and success.
• Participate in curriculum review, course development, and continuous improvement of academic programs.
• Remain current in the faculty member’s academic discipline and incorporate relevant developments into instruction.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, educational goals, career interests, and professional development.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide reasonable accessibility to students outside the classroom.
• Identify students who may need additional academic support and connect them with appropriate University resources.
• Support student retention, persistence, and degree completion through proactive engagement.
• Provide mentorship that encourages critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, ethical decision-making, and lifelong learning.
• When assigned, advise student organizations, independent studies, internships, undergraduate research, or other student experiences.
• Maintain active engagement in scholarly, creative, or professional activities appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline.
• Pursue opportunities for research, publication, presentation, creative work, or other recognized forms of scholarly contribution.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, workshops, and continuing education activities.
• Remain current regarding developments, research, pedagogy, and emerging practices within the discipline.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth consistent with expectations for faculty rank and advancement.
• Contribute scholarly or professional expertise to the academic community as appropriate.
• Participate actively in department, college, and University meetings and activities.
• Serve on faculty committees, task forces, search committees, or other institutional groups as assigned or elected.
• Participate in faculty governance and contribute constructively to academic and institutional decision-making.
• Support departmental initiatives, program reviews, accreditation activities, assessment efforts, and curriculum development.
• Participate in University events such as commencement, convocation, recruitment activities, orientation, and other academic functions as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and other campus partners.
• Contribute to a collegial and professional academic environment.
• Support and advance the mission, values, and educational philosophy of Marian University.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity of students, colleagues, and members of the University community.
• Contribute to an inclusive learning environment that encourages respectful dialogue and engagement with diverse perspectives.
• Participate in community engagement, outreach, or service activities appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline and University mission.
• Comply with University policies, faculty handbook requirements, academic procedures, and applicable legal and accreditation requirements.
• Perform other faculty responsibilities reasonably related to the position as assigned.

Benefits

• High-quality teaching
• Student mentorship
• Scholarly and professional development
• Service to the University and broader community
• Student-centered learning environment grounded in the liberal arts
• Intellectual, personal, and professional development of students
• Excellence in teaching
• Appropriate scholarly or professional engagement
• Active participation in academic and institutional service
• Ongoing development and assessment of the University’s academic programs
• Catholic Franciscan mission and identity
• Franciscan Sponsorship Values
• Legacy of the founding congregation
• Transformative education
• Unity in diversity
• Leadership through service
• Integrating faith and life
• Institutional policies
• Engaging, academically rigorous, and student-centered instruction
• Appropriate instructional methods, technologies, and evidence-based teaching practices
• Timely and accurate grading, attendance, and other required academic records
• Evaluation of student learning and use of assessment results to strengthen course effectiveness
• Appropriate academic standards while supporting student learning and success
• Curriculum review, course development, and continuous improvement of academic programs
• Staying current in academic discipline and incorporating relevant developments into instruction
• Academic advising and mentoring
• Regular office hours and accessibility to students
• Connecting students with appropriate University resources
• Support for student retention, persistence, and degree completion
• Mentorship encouraging critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, ethical decision-making, and lifelong learning
• Advising student organizations, independent studies, internships, undergraduate research, or other student experiences
• Active engagement in scholarly, creative, or professional activities
• Opportunities for research, publication, presentation, creative work, or other recognized forms of scholarly contribution
• Participation in professional organizations, conferences, workshops, and continuing education activities
• Staying current regarding developments, research, pedagogy, and emerging practices within the discipline
• Ongoing professional growth
• Contribution of scholarly or professional expertise to the academic community
• Active participation in department, college, and University meetings and activities
• Service on faculty committees, task forces, search committees, or other institutional groups
• Participation in faculty governance and constructive contribution to academic and institutional decision-making
• Support for departmental initiatives, program reviews, accreditation activities, assessment efforts, and curriculum development
• Participation in University events such as commencement, convocation, recruitment activities, orientation, and other academic functions
• Effective collaboration with faculty, staff, administrators, and other campus partners
• Contribution to a collegial and professional academic environment
• Support and advancement of the mission, values, and educational philosophy of Marian University
• Respect for the dignity of students, colleagues, and members of the University community
• Contribution to an inclusive learning environment that encourages respectful dialogue and engagement with diverse perspectives
• Participation in community engagement, outreach, or service activities
• Compliance with University policies, faculty handbook requirements, academic procedures, and applicable legal and accreditation requirements
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree