Visiting Assistant Professor, Catholic Theology/Moral Theology

John Carroll University • University Heights, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Visiting Assistant Professor will primarily focus on teaching undergraduate and master's level courses in Catholic theology and Catholic moral theology. In addition to teaching, the role involves active participation in the university community, contributing to departmental, college, and university governance. This includes attending faculty meetings, engaging in academic innovation and assessment, serving on committees, advising students, and participating in university ministry or mission-related activities. While scholarly activity is not a standard workload requirement, a portion of the workload may be allocated for professional development through scholarship.

Requirements

• A Ph.D., or its equivalent, in Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology in hand by August 2027.
• Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology at the undergraduate level.
• Experience engaging the Catholic Intellectual tradition.
• Ability to contribute courses to the Institute of Catholic Studies’ minor in Catholic Studies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching a wide range of courses in Catholic theology and/or Catholic moral theology.
• Experience with high-impact pedagogies such as technology-enhanced learning, service and community-based learning, and undergraduate research.
• Expertise at the intersection of theology, social ethics, and culture.
• Sensitivity to the global, ecumenical, and contextually diverse nature of theology today.
• Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology at the graduate level.
• Evidence of scholarship that supports teaching excellence in theology.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections each semester (Fall/Spring), including introductory and upper-level undergraduate core, major/minor, and master’s-level courses in Catholic theology and/or Catholic moral theology.
• Be an engaged member of the university community.
• Contribute to shared governance via the work of the department, college, and university.
• Participate in regular meetings of the faculty.
• Engage in academic innovation, curricular revision, and assessment.
• Serve on faculty, department, college, or university committees.
• Advise students or student organizations.
• Engage in university ministry or other activities related to the mission of the university.
• Dedicate a small, clearly-defined part of their workload to scholarship for professional development.

What This Job Offers

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