Faculty of Practice, Catholic Theology​/Moral Theology

Job Title Faculty of Practice, Catholic Theology/Moral Theology Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track Summary

The Department of Theology & Religious Studies at John Carroll University invites applications for a full-time (continuing, non-tenure track) Faculty of Practice in Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology beginning Fall 2026. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose work explores the intersection of theology, social ethics, and culture; and is sensitive to the global, ecumenical, and contextually diverse nature of theology today.

Teaching load is 4-4.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching, commitment to high-impact pedagogies, and the ability to offer a wide range of courses in contemporary Catholic theology and/or Catholic moral theology that support JCU's core curriculum, the Theology & Religious Studies major/minor, and master's programs in theological education and pastoral ministry. Since this position provides courses within the interdisciplinary Catholic Studies minor, experience engaging the Catholic Intellectual Tradition more broadly is required.

Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include both teaching and service. The teaching requirement is four sections in each of the fall and spring semesters, in some combination of introductory- and upper-level undergraduate core, major/minor, and master's-level courses in Catholic theology and/or Catholic moral theology. Service may include: advising students; participating on departmental, college, and university committees; assisting with recruiting, development, and marketing activities; serving as an advisor to student organizations;

participating in university ministry; serving rendered to the individual's profession; and participation in other activities appropriately related to the mission of the university.

An active research agenda is welcome, but is not required for the position.

Faculty of Practice are full-time, continuing members of the Faculty who are not eligible for tenure.

The University will provide opportunities to apply for professional development support when such support relates to the responsibilities of the Faculty of Practice member.

Required Qualifications

* A Ph.D., or its equivalent, in Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology in hand by August 2026

* Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology at the undergraduate level

* Experience engaging the Catholic Intellectual tradition and the ability to contribute courses to the Institute of Catholic Studies' minor in Catholic Studies

Preferred Qualifications

* 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; and 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

Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions

This is a full-time, nine-month continuing assistant professor of practice faculty position, to begin in August 2026. University core business hours are generally 8:30 am - 5 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on department operations.

About John Carroll University

John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs.

The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master's level.

The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine's top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.