Assistant Professor, Theology

Overview and Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence and are familiar with and committed to the Catholic Church’s teaching on the mission of Catholic universities as expressed in Ex corde Ecclesiae, and be willing to apply for the Mandatum.

Job Summary

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time renewable fixed-term Catholic theology faculty position starting in August 2026. The incumbent will contribute to the university through teaching 22-24 undergraduate credits per academic year in a manner faithful to scripture, tradition, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church; student academic advising; scholarship; and service. The course load will be primarily introductory and advanced theology courses for general education, but may also include interdisciplinary general education courses and/or honors courses. While all specializations are welcome to apply, a solid competency in the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and Catholic Biblical Studies is particularly desirable. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. 

Salary Range:  $58,000 - $63,000 annually

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. or equivalent in theology or related field by start date is preferred. Applicants who are ABD status with a defense date set may be considered.
• Preference may be given to applicants with undergraduate teaching experience.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Catholic Theology and Scriptural Studies

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns

• Ergonomics

Application Requirements

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/  and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes a diverse professoriate contributes to a robust academic environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise in diverse scholarly and pedagogical approaches and experience mentoring members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.