Adjunct - MA Theology

Job Description Summary

Saint Leo University is current seeking qualified candidates with terminal degrees in Theology to develop courses in our MA Theology program. Qualified applicants, transcripts, and materials will be reviewed and processed in preparation for assignment based student enrollment needs for upcoming terms. Select adjuncts from the pool are contracted term-by-term based on course/section need and availability. Saint Leo University reserves the right to not schedule and/or cancel courses based on enrollment.

Applications are processed upon the receipt of all official transcripts while the posting is active.

As a normal part of program review, our current courses are in need of innovative and thoughtful revision. The core courses in the program are:

• Hebrew Scriptures:
  History and Theology
• Christian Scriptures:
  History and Theology
• Worship, Sacraments, and Liturgy
• Christian Ethics I:
  Foundations
• History of Christianity
• Ecclesiology
• Christian Spirituality :
  History and Praxis
• Christology

Courses are developed and delivered in Canvas. Courses are typically organized into 8 two-week modules and include both synchronous (live sessions) and asynchronous (readings, assignments, discussions, activities, and recorded lectures) components. The instructor would be responsible for developing all these components.

In addition to resume, the following documents are required for consideration. Please upload documents in the second step of the application packet process:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy - (500 words or less), highlight how your teaching philosophy and practices fit the Mission and Values of Saint Leo University.
• Three (3) Names of References – Please list three names of recent professional references, including at least one recent supervisor. Be sure to include reference name, email and phone numbers.
• Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all adjuncts.

All official transcripts must be requested from the universities and/or colleagues attended and/or certified transcript evaluations/translations from World Education Services (WES) to be sent to the attention of

Veronica Mantegna

email to faculty.transcripts or hardcopy to the following address:

ATTN: VERONICA MANTEGNA

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - MC 2006

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 6665

SAINT LEO, FLORIDA 33574

Adjuncts are required and agree to:

• Teach assigned courses as contracted.
• Provide all necessary information and teach materials as provided on the course syllabus.
• Submit final grades within three (3) days after the end of the term.
• Deliver in a professional manner course content for any assigned course(s) as specified by the master syllabus and/or as directed by the appropriate academic school dean, director, or chair.
• Meet all scheduled class meetings for the assigned period.
• Be available to students before and after class for individual consultation.
• Cooperate in the dissemination of information to students.
• Abide by and uphold University policies and core values.
• Carry out instructor duties and responsibilities as provided on the website, handbook(s), and policies.

REPORTING:

Adjuncts are assigned to specific teaching locations and report to their location administrator as it pertains to daily operations as defined in the term-by-term contractual agreement, but ultimately have responsibility to their discipline specific department chair or director and/or school dean.

Required/Minimum Qualification(s):

A terminal degree in theology from a regionally accredited institution.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it s Like to Work Here:

Ask our employees and the one word they d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is "Community". Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition
  - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity
  - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave
  - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan…