Assistant Teaching Professor Theology

Loyola University, United States

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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor Theology
Faculty Type Non Tenure Track Fulltime
Office/Department Theology
Work Environment Onsite
Location Evergreen Main Campus
Faculty Job Type Full-time
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date:
Position Duties
THE DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND invites applications for a Teaching Faculty position to begin in August 2024. This is a one-year, non-tenure-track position with opportunity for renewal. The person hired for this position will be expected to teach four courses per semester, including the introductory course Theology Matters (a basic introduction to Christian theology and Scripture required of all students), as well as other courses related to the person’s area of specialization. Some service within the department and/or university is expected.
Required Qualifications: (1) an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Th.D.); (2) strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, including an appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices; (3) the ability to create a sense of inclusion and belonging in the classroom, and to infuse issues of diversity, equity, and justice into course material as appropriate; and (4) the ability to contribute to the educational mission of Jesuit higher education.
Preferred Qualifications: (1) experience and demonstrated success in teaching undergraduate students.
University Description: Loyola University Maryland is a dynamic, selective, Jesuit Catholic university in the liberal arts tradition committed to inspiring students to lead, learn and serve in a diverse and changing world. It is highly ranked among the leading independent, comprehensive universities in the northeastern United States. Committed to intellectual excellence, diversity and social justice, the University enrolls over 4,000 students in its undergraduate program and more than 3,000 students in its graduate programs.
The Theology Department offers courses in the undergraduate core curriculum, the undergraduate Theology major and minor, and the Master’s of Theological Studies. Faculty members also participate in the University-wide Honors Program, Peace and Justice Studies Minor, Catholic Studies Program, and Global Studies Major. For more information, see https://www.loyola.edu/academics/theology .
Diversity Statement: Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace, and is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person (https://www.loyola.edu/about/mission ). The Department seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, people of color, and people with different religious, sexual orientation and ability backgrounds, who appreciate, respect, and can actively contribute to the university’s Jesuit mission and the values of the department. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
Loyola’s commitment to diversity and inclusion spans the entire campus. With a newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups ), investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Fellows Programs ), affinity faculty and staff groups, and following best practices for hiring. For a full list of benefits to working at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits .
How to Apply: For more information about this position or to apply, please go to https://careers.loyola.edu . You will be asked to submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vita, and 3) contact information for two or three references (Loyola will email them a link to upload their letter). The search committee will begin to review applications on . At the interview stage, candidates will be required to submit a statement that addresses how they will contribute to Loyola’s mission and vision.
For more information please visit:https://www.loyola.edu/department/academic-affairs/resources/information-faculty-applicants
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: (1) an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Th.D.); (2) strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, including an appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices; (3) the ability to create a sense of inclusion and belonging in the classroom, and to infuse issues of diversity, equity, and justice into course material as appropriate; (4) ability to contribute to the educational mission of Jesuit higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: (1) experience and demonstrated success in teaching undergraduate students.
Job Posting Date 03/13/2024
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University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: In some cases, experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/7191

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