Adjunct, Theology Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Adjunct, Theology Saint Joseph’s University – 4.2 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Religious Studies Doctoral degree Mid-level Master’s degree Master of Theology Analysis skills Doctor of Philosophy Theology Higher education teaching Teaching University experience

Full Job Description Position Title:

Adjunct, Theology Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Saint Joseph’s University’s Department of Theology and Religious Studies has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester in Christian Theology. Professionals with experience and a passion for teaching college undergraduates will be given preference. Individuals should be familiar with the University’s mission as Jesuit and Catholic and comfortable working within that milieu. At the same time, applicants should be aware that theology, as taught in this institution, does not assume any particular religious background and emphasizes critical thinking and careful analytical skills. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct 1 or 2 courses each semester on an “as needed” basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and also in the evening in 14 week format, occasionally online. Our primary need for courses in Theology is for the signature core course Faith, Justice and The Catholic Tradition. Other courses available for adjunct staffing may include:

New Testament Catholic Social Ethics Theology and Science Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching of a specified course/language (face-to-face, hybrid or online course(s)) Preparation of materials Providing support and guidance to students Keeping posted office hours (1 hr per course) Giving prompt, regular feedback to students about their academic performance Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Theology or a closely related major

Preferred Qualifications:

Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling ABD or PhD in any theological subdiscipline preferred Previous teaching experience preferred Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail , visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix . Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights .