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St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for both women and men. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats. St. Catherine University is an Equal Employment Opportunity institution, committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. St. Catherine University strongly encourages applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and/or religion.

Job TitleRanked Faculty Theology DepartmentPrimary CampusSt. PaulPosting Number20190033-FAC Position Summary Information

Position Responsibilities

The Theology Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in systematic theology. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in liberation theologies, including but not limited to Black, Womanist, Asian, Native American or Latinx theologies. Ability to teach courses in sacramental theology and ecclesiology is desirable.

Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will have responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. The teaching load is six courses (24 credits) per academic year, usually 3 sections in the fall and spring semesters (3/3 schedule) but sometimes including a January-term course (3/1/2 or 2/1/3 schedule). Applicants should expect to teach both introductory and upper level courses in a variety of formats: face-to-face/traditional classroom, hybrid, and fully online.

The College for Women is the heart of St. Catherine University. The selected candidate will teach primarily in the College for Women, with occasional courses in the College for Adults and the Graduate College, both of which welcome men and women students. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to educating women and an understanding of the pedagogical challenges and opportunities involved in placing women at the center of theological study.

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to university service. The selected candidate will be responsible for advising undergraduate students and is expected to engage in service activities with the department, the university, professional organizations, and the community. The department values both independent and collaborative scholarship, and is actively involved in the university’s collaborative undergraduate research programs. Applicants should be prepared to work collaboratively to support students who are passionate about social justice and plan to use their training to lead and influence.

Position Qualifications

Required qualifications:
Ph.D., S.T.D. or ABD in theology or related field. Must have defended dissertation by August 15, 2020.

St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity, and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.

To Apply and Special/Other Requirements Summary

To apply:
Please go to the St. Catherine University Employment Site at http://www.stkate.edu/hr to apply electronically. Applicants may also visit the University Human Resources office, located in Derham Hall Room 8, to submit an electronic application. Attach a cover letter, CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates selected for interview will need to provide 3 letters of recommendation. Official transcripts and background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Colleen Carpenter at cmcarpenter@stkate.edu. Application deadline is December 15, 2019. Candidates selected for (preliminary) Skype interviews will be notified in early January 2020; both the preliminary Skype interviews and the subsequent on-campus finalist interviews will take place in February 2020.

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Posting Start Date10/15/2019Close Date12/15/2019Hiring Manager NameColleen CarpenterHiring Manager EmailPosting Specific Questions

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1. * All applicants that are offered a position with St. Catherine University will be required to have a background check completed. Will you consent to a background check if offered this position with the University?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
   • Yes
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5. * How did you hear about this opportunity?
   • St. Catherine University Website
   • St. Catherine University employee referral
   • Newspaper - Star Tribune paper
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   • Community agency
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   • Newspaper - Pioneer Press paper
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   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Other

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Interests

Optional Documents