Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious and Theological Studies
St. Edward's University

Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious and Theological Studies
School of Arts and Humanities

St. Edward's University invites applications for a full-time, one-year position as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious and Theological Studies in the area of Catholic Studies to begin Fall, 2019. The person in this position will be expected to teach survey courses such as Introduction to Catholicism and Introduction to Christian Morality as well as upper level courses such Sacramental Theology. The successful candidate will contribute to and support diversity at St. Edward's University.

Responsibilities

• Full-time teaching responsibilities (4 courses per semester).
• Teaching responsibilities include courses fulfilling general education requirements and courses in the Catholic Studies major/minor as well as the Religious and Theological Studies major/minor.
• Assistance with curriculum development in light of areas of expertise.
• On-going professional development and scholarly activity in area of expertise and in collaboration with faculty colleagues and students.
• Participation in planning and implementing the departmental (i.e. Religious and Theological Studies) goals and assessments.
• Participation in departmental, School of Arts and Humanities and University events and committee assignments.
• Fulfillment of other required faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Manual.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Catholic Studies or Theology, or in a related area.
• Demonstrated effective teaching at the undergraduate level required.
• A record or the potential of professional involvement and publication.
• Educational philosophy consistent with a liberal arts emphasis and the mission of St. Edward's University.
• Successful completion of an employment and criminal history background check required.

About St. Edward's University
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 5,300 students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's is a highly diverse, Hispanic-serving university committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment and to principles that promote inclusive practices. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and significant internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the more than 900 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online application at https://stedwards.applicantpro.com
Please include resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline for completed applications will remain open until the position is filled.

St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply to our vacancies and hire only U.S. Citizens and documented workers. We do not offer sponsorship at this time.

Posted: 6/26/2019
Available: Fall 2019
Reference #: J19052

About St. Edward's University
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 4,600 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately 800 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary

About Austin, Texas
Consistently ranked as one of the "top metropolitan areas to live in," by numerous independent media outlets, Austin attracts approximately 50 new residents a day and has been one of the nation's fasting growing cities. St. Edward's is in the heart of this thriving, entrepreneurial and cosmopolitan city, providing students, faculty and staff with opportunities to live, learn and grow in an environment that offers a wealth of resources and opportunities. In fact, Austin is home to 17 companies on the Inc. 5000 list and boasts 1.7 times the national average of startups. Additionally, as one of the world's great technology centers, Austin, sometimes referred to as "Silicon Hills," is home to technology heavyweights like Dell, National Instruments and Silicon Labs.

For more on the City of Austin's offerings, visit The Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau webpage.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online application at https://stedwards.applicantpro.com Please include resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please.

St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply to our vacancies and hire only U.S. Citizens and documented workers. We do not offer sponsorship at this time.







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