Moral Theology Faculty & Academic Advisor

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

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.