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Position Summary

The graduate School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/Sem) at Saint John's University invites applications for the full-time, benefit eligible position of Director of Ministerial Formation.
 
 The SOT/Sem, with an enrollment of more than 125 students, educates men and women for ordained and lay ministry in the Church. In pursuit of its Catholic mission, the SOT/Sem educates and forms students for life, ministry, and service by integrating world class academics, Benedictine practices, and a spiritual community in a contemplative environment.  The school is committed to excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion as informed by our Catholic and Benedictine values.  In this spirit, the SOT/Sem particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups.   Applicants are invited illustrate commitment to teaching and forming a diverse student body with respect to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and theological perspective.
 
 Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men and a graduate School of Theology for both men and women, is located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. Saint John's is also home to the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library and the Collegeville Institute, a residential research center promoting ecumenical and interreligious dialogue. 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 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 university 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 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.
 
 SJU offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for curriculum administration, oversight and development of the ministerial formation and field education program of the School of Theology and Seminary. The formative curriculum involves an array of specific activities (e.g. practicums, supervised ministry, theological reflection groups, spiritual companioning groups, assessing ministerial readiness, developing intercultural competencies, portfolios) in relationship to the USCCB’s outline of human, pastoral, intellectual and spiritual formation for ordination and lay candidates for ministry. The Director also teaches courses in pastoral theology and collaborates with faculty and administrators in the School of Theology, including the director of admissions, priestly formation, the diocesan deaconate formation program, and the faculty for liturgical music.
 
 Ministerial Formation 

1. Oversee and implement the Ministerial Formation program including its design and evaluation. Work with and provide resources for students in pursuit of their vocational and ministerial goals, while determining their readiness for ministry.
2. Advise incoming students regarding formation and field education requirements, and monitor students’ progress throughout the degree program.
3. Oversee and advise students on spiritual formation requirements, including spiritual direction and peer spiritual companioning.
4. Oversee the ministerial assessment process (e.g., portfolios) that identifies areas of competence and readiness for ministry, which takes place at mid-degree and upon graduation.  
5. Direct and assess an online formation program for ministry students.

  Field Education

1. Identify and cultivate field education placement sites and ministerial residencies for students.
2. Prepare students to participate in theological reflection in their areas of ministry practice during their placement (e.g., youth and campus ministry, religious education, pastoral care, social concerns, and preaching).
3. Identify and trains supervisors who will mentor, guide, and evaluate student performance in ministry.
4. Assist students in selecting placements and a supervisor for field education, and Clinical Pastoral Education.
5. Make visits to students’ field education sites, observe their ministry, and, with the site supervisor, offer feedback and assessment. 

Teaching and Administration 

1. Teach up to two courses per year in pastoral theology.
2. Collaborate with the faculty and administrators to integrate formation and field experience with the curriculum; attend faculty meetings and represent the formational concerns of students to the faculty.
3. Assist Admissions with assessment of candidates for ministry degrees.
4. Collaborate with the directors of Priestly Formation and the Liturgical Music degree in designing and implementing a formation curriculum for students in each program.
5. Serves on committees as needed in the SOT, diocese, and community (e.g., Spiritual Direction Certificate, Seminary Advisory Committee, CentraCare CPE Advisory Committee, Diocese of Saint Cloud Deaconate Advisory Committee).

Qualifications

• D.Min. or Ph.D. in pastoral ministry or related fieldF
• Experience in Roman Catholic ministry required (e.g., parish, hospital, school, campus ministry, social justice)
• Expertise and ability to teach courses in pastoral theology

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Review of applications will begin August 1st. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:

1. Cover letter (outlining, experience in formation work, areas of teaching interests and resonance with the SOT/Sem’s mission, including its commitment to intercultural ministry with diverse student populations)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness
5. Three reference contacts. 

If you require special accommodations to participate in the Saint John's University hiring process, please contact us at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu . 
 
 It is the policy of SJU to conduct pre-employment background checks.  An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
 
 Saint John's University are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.