Faculty Member, Moral Theology

AOD; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI seeks a Faculty Member, Moral Theology to teach five courses per year and advise students. The ideal candidate will stay current in the field and participate in faculty meetings and committees.

Candidates must have a Doctor of Theology or foreign equivalent and a strong record of teaching, publication, and service in accordance with Church teaching and formation programs.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Theology degree or foreign equivalent.
• Two years of teaching experience in Moral Theology.
• Expertise in bioethics, sexual ethics, educational ethics, social doctrine of the Church, and fundamental moral theology.
• Extensive publication record in multiple languages.
• Strong classroom management and teaching methods for online and in-person formats.
• Academic advising and career counseling abilities.
• Curriculum development and course material drafting.
• Active participation in conferences and professional activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year and serve as thesis director.
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on committees.
• Act as academic advisor to students.
• Engage in research and publish at least one peer‑reviewed work every three years.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Maintain regular office hours.

Skills

Moral theology

Bioethics

Sexual ethics

Educational ethics

Church doctrine

Curriculum development

Academic advising

Career counseling

Research & scholarship

Publications

Lectures

Online teaching

Education

Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) or foreign equivalent

Job description

Faculty Member, Moral Theology

Position: Faculty Member, Moral Theology

Location: Detroit, MI

Sacred Heart Major Seminary seeks a Faculty Member, Moral Theology in Detroit, MI to teach five courses a year and be available for thesis direction. Participate in faculty meetings and all meetings of faculty committees to which the faculty member is assigned by the rector. Participate in the life of the seminary as outlined in the contract and Faculty Handbook. Serve as an academic advisor for students. Stay current in the relevant field and participate in professional activities relevant to the work. Engage in research and publish at least one peer reviewed theological article or book every three years. Make the Profession of Faith, take the Oath of Fidelity, and conform to the teachings of the Code of Cannon Law and USCCB Program for Priestly Formation. Advance the mission of the seminary. Assist in the recruitment and retention of students. Cooperate in Educational Outcomes Assessment programs. Keep regular office hours.

QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must have a Doctor of Theology degree, or a foreign equivalent and two (2) years of experience teaching the following: Roman Catholic Code of Cannon Law and the Program for Priestly formation; expertise in Moral theology: bioethics, sexual ethics, educational ethics, social doctrine of the Church, and fundamental moral theology; extensive list of publications in different languages; classroom management; effective teaching methodologies; online and in person teaching; mentorship and guidance including academic advising, career counseling; research and scholarship including writing articles and drafting course material; presenting lectures; engaging in discussions, and participating in academic conferences; curriculum development; balancing teaching, research, and administrative duties; and a firm foundation in the teaching of the Catholic Church and present Catholic doctrine according to the Church's authentic Magisterium.