Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Theology
About The Position
The University of St. Thomas's Theology Department in the College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics to begin in the fall semester of 2027. This role requires a specialization in faith and health topics and competency in teaching Catholic social thought. The successful candidate will teach the introductory undergraduate theology course, "Foundations," which can be tailored to faith and health themes. They will also instruct upper-level undergraduate courses such as "Catholic Social Thought," "Moral Theology," "Faith and Healthcare Professions," and "Bioethics," catering to students interested in health professions. The university encourages the development of new courses based on the candidate's interests. Preference will be given to scholars who can integrate interreligious and multifaith perspectives on health and healthcare, and whose courses align with the core curriculum requirements in "Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice" or "Global Perspectives." The position includes opportunities to teach during the "January-term," potentially abroad in Rome or other locations. The standard teaching load is six 4-credit in-person courses annually, with potential for online and blended formats. The role also requires maintaining an active scholarly agenda, advising students, and fulfilling other service commitments.
Requirements
- PhD (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Theology, Religious Studies, or closely related field.
- ABD nearing completion of the PhD will also be considered, with an initial appointment made at the rank of instructor.
- Specialization in topics of faith and health.
- Teaching competency in Catholic social thought.
- Commitment to the mission and convictions of the University of St. Thomas.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to integrate interreligious and multifaith perspectives in discussions of health and healthcare.
- Scholars whose courses could satisfy the St. Thomas core curriculum requirements in “Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice” or “Global Perspectives.”
Responsibilities
- Teach "Foundations," the introductory undergraduate theology course, which may be customized for faith and health topics.
- Teach upper-level undergraduate theology courses, including "Catholic Social Thought," "Moral Theology," "Faith and Healthcare Professions," and "Bioethics."
- Develop additional courses based on candidate's interests.
- Integrate interreligious and multifaith perspectives in discussions of health and healthcare.
- Teach courses that satisfy core curriculum requirements in "Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice" or "Global Perspectives."
- Teach during the "January-term," with opportunities to teach abroad.
- Maintain an active scholarly agenda.
- Advise students.
- Fulfill other service commitments.
Benefits
- Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
- A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
