Teaching Professor, Theology- Dougherty Family College

University of St Thomas • Minneapolis, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Teaching Professor position in Theology for the university’s two-year college, the Dougherty Family College. This is a non-tenure-track, renewable position. The faculty member will teach an in-person, 100-level Theology course (e.g., Foundations of the Christian Tradition) and serve as academic advisor and mentor to a cohort of students. We seek colleagues with a record of success in teaching theology courses, expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty are expected to teach in-person three sections of theology per semester and provide intensive mentoring and advising. The successful candidate will also teach an online course during January and every other summer (additional compensation is given for online courses). This faculty member will also provide service to the college and university (support committee work, etc.). This is a full-time 10-month non-tenure track, renewable position (starting August 1, 2027).

Requirements

• Master’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in theology or a closely related discipline
• At least one year of college teaching experience (community college teaching experience a plus)
• Commitment to the ideals of the University's mission
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy
• Background in critical and/or culturally responsive pedagogies
• Recognize own cultural experiences, identities, manifestation of privilege, and the dynamics these evoke in and outside of the classroom
• Embrace self-reflection
• Value excellence through educational equity
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing culturally responsive learning in a collaborative, collegial environment
• Highly motivated, innovative, and creative educator
• Be on campus and available to students at least four days a week 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Nice To Haves

• Community college teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teach an in-person, 100-level Theology course (e.g., Foundations of the Christian Tradition)
• Serve as academic advisor and mentor to a cohort of students
• Teach three sections of theology per semester in-person
• Provide intensive mentoring and advising to students
• Teach an online course during January
• Teach an online course every other summer (additional compensation is given)
• Provide service to the college and university (support committee work, etc.)
• Work with students during the August summer enrichment program
• Perform other responsibilities related to college program development and assessment

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
• Additional compensation for online courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level