Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Theology

University of St Thomas • St. Paul, MN

4d • Onsite

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 relevant to all undergraduates, particularly those interested in health professions, such as "Catholic Social Thought," "Moral Theology," "Faith and Healthcare Professions," and "Bioethics." Opportunities exist to develop new courses based on the candidate's interests. The department welcomes scholars who can incorporate interreligious and multifaith perspectives on health and healthcare, and whose courses could fulfill core curriculum requirements in "Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice" or "Global Perspectives." The university offers a "January-term" program with on-campus and study abroad options, including teaching at the Rome campus or other international locations. The standard teaching load is six 4-credit in-person courses annually, with potential for online and blended courses. The position 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 a closely related field.
• ABD nearing completion of the PhD will also be considered, with an initial appointment made at the rank of instructor.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization in topics of faith and health.
• Teaching competency in Catholic social thought.
• Ability to integrate interreligious and multifaith perspectives in discussions of health and healthcare.
• Courses could satisfy the St. Thomas core curriculum requirements in “Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice” or “Global Perspectives.”

Responsibilities

• Teach "Foundations," an introductory undergraduate theology course, potentially 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 January-term courses, potentially 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

What This Job Offers

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