Part Time Catholic Lay Ministry Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

Reports: Academic Dean

Work Schedule:  Days and evenings as needed

Position Type:  Part-Time as assigned

Summary: MACC invites qualified and experienced candidates for Part-Time Teaching Faculty in Pastoral Theology and Ministry. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach one or more courses relating to contemporary ministry in the Roman Catholic tradition. Available teaching assignments for AY 2026-2027 may include Homiletics, Intercultural Competencies, Systematics, Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century, and Scripture.

Adjunct faculty members are hired to teach on a per-course basis during the Fall and Spring semesters and are limited to teaching a maximum of 6 credit-hours hours per semester. Please note: for certain courses, e.g. Homiletics, MACC may require the candidate to be a member of the ordained Roman Catholic clergy.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed. Note that part-time faculty are assigned for one term at a time and are not eligible to participate in MACC benefit programs.

Under supervision of the Academic Dean, the Part-Time Teaching Faculty in Pastoral Theology and Ministry will plan and implement curriculum for assigned course(s); effectively communicate class content to students in an online or face-to-face environment; evaluate students' progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes; assist in retention efforts. The primary duty is effective teaching of college- and/or graduate-level courses in the qualified discipline.

Requirements

Required Documents to submit with application: 

Resume/CV (Faculty), complete with details for all earned degrees and a summary of teaching experience

Cover Letter, which addresses the Mission of MACC to educate and empower Pastoral Ministers, including seminarians discerning Roman Catholic priesthood and/or diaconal candidates and lay ecclesial ministers in formation.

Example Syllabus for an undergraduate course in Pastoral Theology or Pastoral Ministry.

Unofficial Transcripts; Official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources upon hire.

Inquires may be directed to the Academic Dean, Dr. Joseph Grabau, at jgrabau@maccsa.org.

Please submit all requested documents through Paylocity by visiting: https://archsa.org/employment/. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Following the course syllabus, develops course outline for each course assigned. The outline will include learning objectives and any required College information.  Distribute the outline to campus administration and enrolled students on pre-determined dates.
• Instructs the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog, while relating such instruction to course and academic program outcomes as defined by course or program assessment plans. 
• Prepare and grade exams based on course objectives and published scheduled exams, and return all assignments/graded work in a timely manner.
• Implements evaluation of outcomes assessments and achieves established results while maintaining  college standards and student satisfaction.
• Works creatively in all assigned courses to keep students engaged to assist in increasing student retention.
• Maintains student records and submits grades at the appropriate time.
• Provide responsive communication to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain a minimum of one (1) office hour per week per assigned course.
• Participate in at least two Faculty meetings per semester and in at least one adjunct Professional Development activity.
• Maintain a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and a passion for engaging students in meaningful and intellectually stimulating ways.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to college bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Adhering to all applicable academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks, and academic catalog.
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others. 
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to students' names and information, services rendered to students, donors names and gifts,  internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Archdiocese of San Antonio's Code of Conduct and the Faith and Morals Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Required Education
  • Master of Divinity, or Master of Arts in Theology/Pastoral Ministry from an accredited college, university, or graduate school of theology, or a Master's degree in a related discipline, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Theology and/or Ministry
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Theology, D.Min., or equivalent
  • At least one year of successful undergraduate teaching, documented with positive student evaluations.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills: 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or Spanish; 

Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church, possessing thorough knowledge of the Church's Magisterium and a willingness to seek a Mandatum from the Archbishop of San Antonio (certain courses such as Homiletics may also require the successful candidate to be a member of the ordained Roman Catholic clergy);

Proven ability to design and develop talks, presentations, and educational and skill training programs, using multiple technology platforms (learning and office productivity software) to communicate with students and others, and the technical support required for these; 

Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline;

Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses; ability to use MACC's Learning Management System (Canvas LMS) as well as implement a technology-enhanced curriculum;

Demonstrates analytical and organizational skills necessary to plan, implement and evaluate educational activities to assure compliance with established goals and objectives;

Must be organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;

Must have and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with impeccable integrity with all College constituents;

Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Travel Requirements:

No travel requirements for the position, except to and from the College when teaching face to face courses.