Adjunct Faculty - Sacred Scripture

Stthom; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach Sacred Scripture for the School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary, beginning Spring 2026.

The successful candidate must hold, or be working toward, a Ph.D. or STD in a relevant discipline and have prior teaching experience. The role supports in-person or remote delivery and demands strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach either in-person or remotely.
• Must be familiar with Office 365.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student population.
• Must possess good organizational and planning skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sacred Scripture for the School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary.
• Deliver instruction either in-person or remotely.
• Support priesthood and diaconal formation through coursework.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Student motivation

Education

Ph.D. or STD

Tools

Office 365

Job description

The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, located in Houston, Texas, is seeking applicants for an adjunct faculty position to teach Sacred Scripture for the School of Theology, located at St. Mary's Seminary, beginning Spring 2026.

The School of Theology provides the academic formation for priesthood and diaconal candidates for several dioceses in Texas.

EDUCATION:

The successful candidate must hold, or be working toward, a Ph.D. or STD in a relevant discipline, and have prior teaching experience in related courses.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to teach either in-person or remotely.
• Must be familiar with Office 365.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student population.
• Must possess good organizational and planning skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.