Assistant Professor - Theology/Liturgical (Tenure-Track)

The Theology Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Liturgical Theology position at its campuses located in Collegeville, MN and Saint Joseph, MN.

This position is based out of Saint John’s University but will require that the candidate work on both campuses. 

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 18 Paid Holidays Annually

• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents

• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

This role specializes in liturgy and its relationship with a secondary locus of theology. Includes teaching liturgy and liturgical theology with expertise in the Roman Catholic sacramental and liturgical traditions while engaging those of other churches as appropriate for a globally diverse and ecumenical student body. In addition to liturgy, this position may teach theologies engaging in justice, inclusion, contextual perspectives, pastoral practice, and/or spirituality that support the graduate and undergraduate missions at Saint John’s University.  

Salary ranges from $51,650 to $64,143, commensurate with experience, and standard company benefits including medical and life insurance, 401(k), disability, professional development opportunities, and PTO.

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.

CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.

With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated

Specifically, the role is responsible for teaching 2-4 graduate courses in sacramental theology and liturgical studies and 2 introductory undergraduate theology courses; executing liturgical programming for local and national audiences; and engaging in advising and service to help advance missional goals and institutional priorities. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Ph.D. in Theology, with specific coursework in Sacramental Theology and Global Catholicism.

• Must have two years of experience teaching theology to both graduate and undergraduate students.

• Position may also require teaching courses at the College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, Minnesota, the sister institution of Saint John’s University. 

Qualified applicants should apply online at csbsju.edu/jobs. Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:

• A letter of application which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
• A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will integrate diversity and support inclusion for all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
• Names and contact information of three references.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu.

It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. 

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.

Salary : $51,650 - $64,143