Adjunct Faculty - Religious Studies

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University in Chicago invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Religious Studies. The successful candidate will be dedicated to high-quality teaching for a diverse student population and meet individual educational needs.

Opportunities may include days, evenings, and weekends with up to two undergraduate sections per semester. Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis, beginning after the course add/drop date.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective teaching

Responsibilities

• Course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or online settings
• Student evaluation and timely submission of paperwork
• Participation in various delivery modes (in-person, online, hybrid, blended) with a preference for in-person instruction

Skills

Teaching experience

Catholic theology

Education

MA in Theology

MDiv

MTS

DMin

Job description

Summary

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and teaching excellence. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Religious Studies. SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for a diverse student population, with a focus on student success and meeting individual educational needs.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two undergraduate sections per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

We invite you to join our team and submit your application today.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid, or blended formats, with a preference toward in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Qualifications

• MA, MDiv, MTS, or DMin in Theology; PhD, ThD, or STD with expertise in Catholic Systematic or Historical Theology is preferred.
• Evidence of effective teaching

Please include a:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of your unofficial transcripts
• Three references

Official transcripts may be requested further into the selection process.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its right to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.