Adjunct - MA Theology

Saint Leo University Company; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and D

Health Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous Paid Leave

Employer-provided life insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Saint Leo University is seeking qualified adjunct instructors with terminal degrees in Theology to develop and teach courses for the MA Theology program. Courses are delivered in Canvas and include both live sessions and independent activities.

Instructors will revise core courses, teach assigned sections, and submit grades promptly while maintaining professional standards and alignment with university policies.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in theology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience designing and revising theology courses, preferably online using Canvas.
• Ability to deliver both synchronous and asynchronous course components.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as contracted.
• Provide all necessary information and teach materials as provided on the course syllabus.
• Submit final grades within three days after the end of the term.
• Deliver course content professionally per the master syllabus and dean/chair guidance.
• Meet all scheduled class meetings for the assigned period.
• Be available to students for consultation before and after class.
• Cooperate in disseminating information to students.
• Uphold university policies and core values.
• Report to location administrator and department chair as required.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Education

Terminal theology degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Saint Leo University is currently seeking qualified candidates with terminal degrees in Theology to develop courses in our MA Theology program. Qualified applicants, transcripts, and materials will be reviewed and processed in preparation for assignment-based student enrollment needs for upcoming terms. Select adjuncts from the pool are contracted term-by-term based on course/section need and availability. Saint Leo University reserves the right to not schedule and/or cancel courses based on enrollment. Job Description is processed upon the receipt of all official transcripts while the posting is active.

Job Description

As a normal part of program review, our current courses are in need of innovative and thoughtful revision. The core courses in the program are: Hebrew Scriptures: History and Theology Christian Scriptures: History and Theology Worship, Sacraments, and Liturgy Christian Ethics I: Foundations History of Christianity Ecclesiology Christian Spirituality : History and Praxis Christology. Courses are developed and delivered in Canvas. Courses are typically organized into 8 two-week modules and include both synchronous (live sessions) and asynchronous (readings, assignments, discussions, activities, and recorded lectures) components. The instructor would be responsible for developing all these components.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as contracted.
• Provide all necessary information and teach materials as provided on the course syllabus.
• Submit final grades within three (3) days after the end of the term.
• Deliver in a professional manner course content for any assigned course(s) as specified by the master syllabus and/or as directed by the appropriate academic school dean, director, or chair.
• Meet all scheduled class meetings for the assigned period.
• Be available to students before and after class for individual consultation.
• Cooperate in the dissemination of information to students.
• Abide by and uphold University policies and core values.
• Carry out instructor duties and responsibilities as provided on the website, handbook(s), and policies.
• Report to location administrator as it pertains to daily operations as defined in the term-by-term contractual agreement, but ultimately have responsibility to their discipline specific department chair or director and/or school dean.

Required/Minimum Qualification(s)

A terminal degree in theology from a regionally accredited institution.

What it’s Like to Work Here

Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.

Benefits

• Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center
• *Eligibility based on meeting required service period 2025 ICUBA Benefits Guide_St Leo

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Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

Title IX Office

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Contact for job application status

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