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Position Summary
The School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/Sem) at Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN announces a tenure-track faculty position in Practical/Pastoral Theology at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin in the Fall Semester, 2023. The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses related to practical theology and ministry in the context of global Catholicism. In addition to teaching, this position includes serving as the project director for Saint John’s Sustained Encuentro Phase 3 Pathways Grant, funded by the Lilly Endowment (https://www.csbsju.edu/sot/sem/events/news/sustained-encuentro-announcement).
The School of Theology and Seminary is Roman Catholic, Benedictine, and ecumenical in its mission; it is committed to excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion, and, in this spirit, the SOT/Sem particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. Applicants are invited to illustrate commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body.
Saint John's University (SJU) is a liberal arts college for men and a graduate School of Theology for both men and women and is also the home of the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library and the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research. The campuses are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campus is minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
SJU is a Catholic college in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The university is dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at SJU. Learn more in our Institutional Statement on Diversity and in our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
With a total enrollment of approximately 1,600 students, SJU has a unique coordinate partnership with the College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women. SJU and CSB are committed to the holistic transformational development of men and women within the context of a unified, coeducational experience. All students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to experience and engage with the two institutions. For further information, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about.
SJU offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program
Responsibilities
The position’s teaching load is defined as 3-3 annually with release time of up to 3 courses to direct the Sustained Encuentro grant. Working with the Dean, faculty and administrative staff, the Project Director will (1) coordinate curricular initiatives for diaconal candidates and lay ecclesial ministers from rural and mission dioceses, with special attention to Latino/a leaders; (2) cultivate and support on-going relationships with Catholic bishops and diocesan offices to recruit students; and (3) oversee faculty development, a summer rural ministry immersion experience, and shared courses with the SOT/Sem’s strategic partner, the Mexican American Catholic College of San Antonio, Texas.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will display theological and ecclesial understanding of pastoral theology and hold M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees or their equivalents by August 30, 2023. To that end, they will also demonstrate promise of sustained excellence in teaching, including online pedagogy, research, and service in the School and profession. They possess knowledge of one or more areas of ministerial practice, such as congregational studies, pastoral care, catechetics, homiletics, justice ministries, rural ministry, spirituality and spiritual direction, and intercultural ministry, most especially with Hispanic and Asian American communities. They show ability to contribute to a broad theological curriculum within larger ecumenical, intercultural, and global contexts. In addition, successful candidates will indicate a well-defined research focus with related publishing agenda. We also invite candidates to share ministry and/or administrative experience that may pertain to the position.
To Apply
Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Review of applications will begin Monday, February 27. The position will be open until filled. Candidates are asked to complete the faculty application and to submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter (outlining areas of teaching and research interests and resonance with the SOT/Sem’s mission, including its commitment to intercultural ministry with diverse student populations)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching philosophy and research interests that includes discussion of a commitments to diversity, justice, inclusion, and equity
- Sample of scholarly writing
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- A copy of doctoral work transcripts
- Three reference contacts
If you require an accommodation to participate in the Saint John's University hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-2508 or
employment@csbsju.edu.
It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John’s also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
Saint John's University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
