Employment - University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN: Moral Theology

The University of St. Thomas, a Catholic urban university with a strong liberal arts tradition, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Moral Theology.

The teaching load of three courses per semester involves some combination of the following: a first-level course, The Christian Theological Tradition (historically structured and centered on select primary texts); second-level courses in morality (either introductory or topical courses); and third-level theologically-based interdisciplinary courses (please consult our homepage for a further description, www.stthomas.edu/theology).

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 11,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

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, and seeks to develop individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit, the University welcomes nominations and applications from a broad and diverse applicant pool.

Doctorate preferred, ABD with a close completion date will be considered, some teaching experience. Applicants should have extensive knowledge of the Catholic tradition, be able to engage issues of Catholic moral theology, be interested in interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and be committed both to excellence in undergraduate teaching and ongoing research in their field.

To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by October 1, 2010.  Submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae online by clicking below.  In addition please submit graduate school transcripts, a writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness if available, and three letters of recommendation online or to: Dr. Bernard Brady, University of St. Thomas, Department of Theology, JRC 153, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105.