Catholic Education Program Director

Augustine Institute; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology seeks a full-time Director of Catholic Education to lead the MA in Catholic Education program and support related Institute initiatives in Catholic education. The role emphasizes articulate convictions and strong relationships with institutional partners.

Candidates should bring deep knowledge of Catholic educational tradition and leadership experience, with a preference for terminal degrees and K-12 education background.

Qualifications

• Deep and broad understanding of the Catholic educational tradition.
• Clear understanding of opportunities and challenges in primary and secondary Catholic education in the United States.
• Terminal degree in theology, philosophy, education, or a related field preferred.
• Significant teaching and/or administrative experience in Catholic K-12 education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the MA in Catholic Education program.
• Support other Augustine Institute initiatives pertaining to Catholic education.
• Articulate convictions about Catholic education in relation to the Church’s identity, teaching, and mission.
• Engage with audiences and build relationships with institutional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Audience engagement

Relationship building

Education

Terminal degree in theology/philosophy/education or related field

Teaching/administrative experience in Catholic K-12 education

Job description

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Director of Catholic Education

Graduate School of Theology Full Time Management Florissant, MO, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1343

Position Summary

The Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology seeks a full-time faculty member (open rank) to serve as Area Director of the MA in Catholic Education program and support other Institute initiatives pertaining to Catholic education.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the MA in Catholic Education program.
• Support other Augustine Institute initiatives pertaining to Catholic education.
• Articulate considered convictions about primary and secondary Catholic education in relation to the Church’s identity, teaching, and mission.
• Engage effectively with various audiences and form and foster relationships with institutional partners.

Qualifications

• Deep and broad understanding of the Catholic educational tradition.
• Clear understanding of current opportunities and challenges in primary and secondary Catholic education, especially in the United States.
• Terminal degree in theology, philosophy, education, or a related field preferred.
• Significant teaching and/or administrative experience in Catholic K-12 education preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to articulate considered convictions about primary and secondary Catholic education in relation to the Church’s identity, teaching, and mission.
• Ability to engage various audiences effectively.
• Ability to form and foster relationships with institutional partners.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate the Augustine Institute’s core values including:
  • Humility – We serve the Augustine Institute Mission with humility and a service mindset.
  • Collaboration – We work together as a united Body of Christ.
  • Innovation – We encourage being creative and demonstrating a clever mindset.
  • Excellence – We strive in everything we do to win souls for Christ.

Faith and Mission Requirements

As a member of the Graduate School of Theology faculty, the successful candidate will make the Profession of Faith and take the Oath of Fidelity in order to receive the mandatum from the Archbishop of St. Louis.