As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks qualified applicants to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by teaching Systematic Theology. The position is a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor of theology.
The position requires expertise in Systematic Theology as well as some background in Moral Theology. Candidates should be able to teach from the richness of the Catholic tradition while also attending to the broad and ecumenical needs of general education, supporting interdisciplinary initiatives, and contributing to ministry programs. A special priority will be collaboration with the Office of Mission and Ministry for the promotion of the San Damiano Scholars program. This position will report to the chair of the theology department and will operate on a 9-month, full-time appointment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling our Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies
Teaches 18-24 credits per academic year
Contribution to a wide and ecumenical array of teaching outlets, including the general education curriculum, collaboration with STEM fields, undergraduate major curriculum, and undergraduate seminary
Mentor students through advising, research, and internship opportunities
Sharing in the ongoing development and implementation of projects within the school, especially our growing engagement of our San Damiano Scholars’ program and other university initiatives, particularly in collaboration with the Office of Mission and Ministry.
Engage in research, scholarship, and other professional activities
Actively participate in the life of the campus and university service, including participation in shared governance and co-curricular programs
Contribute to a campus culture committed to professionalism, collegiality, and confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
University Expectations:
- Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
- Adheres to Marian University’s policies and procedures
- Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
- Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
- Meets department productivity standards
- Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
- Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals
- Adheres to the department budget
Requirements include:
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
Ph.D. in theology or equivalent degree
Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education
Potential for ongoing research, publication, and activity in professional associations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Awareness of Franciscan Spirituality preferred
Spanish speaking preferred
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For Consideration All Applications Require:
- Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
- Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
https://www.marian.edu/faith (https://www.marian.edu/faith)
Essential Functions:
Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify can’t risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
