Teaching Professor, Theology- Dougherty Family College

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).

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

As a community, the University of St. Thomas is committed to:

• Pursuit of truth
  - We value intellectual inquiry as a life-long habit, the unfettered and impartial pursuit of truth in all its forms, the integration of knowledge across disciplines, and the imaginative and creative exploration of new ideas.
• Academic excellence
  - We create a culture among faculty, students, and staff that recognizes the power of ideas and rewards rigorous thinking.
• Faith and reason
  - We actively engage Catholic intellectual tradition, which values the fundamental compatibility of faith and reason and fosters meaningful dialogue directed toward the flourishing of human culture.
• Dignity
  - We respect the dignity of each person and value the unique contributions that each brings to the greater mosaic of the university community.
• Diversity
  - We strive to create a vibrant, diverse community in which, together, we work for a more just and inclusive society.
• Personal attention
  - We foster a caring culture that supports the well-being of each member.
• Gratitude
  - We celebrate the achievements of all members of our community in goals attained and obstacles overcome, and in all things give praise to God.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity, and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.

This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• 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…