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Visiting Assistant Professor, Catholic Theology/Moral Theology

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach four sections each semester of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Catholic theology and/or Catholic moral theology.

  • Participate in university community activities, including faculty meetings, curricular revision, assessment, committee service, student advising, and university ministry.

  • Contribute to the Catholic Studies minor and engage with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition in course offerings.

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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor, Catholic Theology/Moral Theology
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Information
Non-Tenure Track
Summary
The Department of Theology & Religious Studies at John Carroll University invites applications for the full-time position of Visiting Assistant Professor in Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology. This is a one-year appointment, renewable up to three years, with the first term to begin in August 2027. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose work explores the intersection of theology, social ethics, and culture; and is sensitive to the global, ecumenical, and contextually diverse nature of theology today.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching, commitment to high-impact pedagogies, and the ability to offer a wide range of courses in contemporary Catholic theology and/or Catholic moral theology that support JCU's core curriculum, the Theology & Religious Studies major/minor, and master's programs in theological education and pastoral ministry. Since this position provides courses within the interdisciplinary Catholic Studies minor, experience engaging the Catholic Intellectual Tradition more broadly is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teaching is the primary responsibility of visiting faculty. Visiting faculty teach four sections each semester (Fall/Spring), in some combination of introductory- and upper-level undergraduate core, major/minor, and master's-level courses in Catholic theology and/or Catholic moral theology.
  • In addition to teaching, visiting faculty are expected to be engaged members of the university community and contribute to shared governance via the work of the department, college, and university.
  • Examples of service include: participate in regular meetings of the faculty; engage in academic innovation, curricular revision, and assessment; service on a faculty, department, college, or university committees; advise students or student organizations; and engage in university ministry or other activities related to the mission of the university.
  • Visiting faculty are not required to engage in scholarly activity as part of their standard workload. However, in support of the professional development of visiting faculty, a small, clearly-defined part of their workload may be dedicated to scholarship.

Required Qualifications
  • A Ph.D., or its equivalent, in Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology in hand by August 2027.
  • Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology at the undergraduate level.
  • Experience engaging the Catholic Intellectual tradition and ability to contribute courses to the Institute of Catholic Studies' minor in Catholic Studies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching a wide range of courses in Catholic theology and/or Catholic moral theology.
  • Experience with high-impact pedagogies such as technology- enhanced learning, service and community-based learning, and undergraduate research.
  • Expertise at the intersection of theology, social ethics, and culture; and sensitivity to the global, ecumenical, and contextually diverse nature of theology today.
  • Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching Catholic theology or Catholic moral theology at the graduate level.
  • Evidence of scholarship that supports teaching excellence in theology.

Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
University core business hours are generally 8:30 am - 5 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on department operations.
About John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master's level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine's top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F250P
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application consists of:
  • A cover letter addressing the candidate's professional background and experience, particularly as they relate to teaching in the content areas outlined in the job description, interest in teaching within a liberal-arts setting informed by a Jesuit Catholic mission, and a discussion of initiatives you've undertaken that enhance student learning and student success.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching Statement
  • Names and contact information for three references. Candidates are encouraged to identify references who can speak directly to the candidate's pedagogical expertise and other relevant qualifications. Candidates who advance in the search may be asked to provide written recommendations.
  • Unofficial transcripts. Candidates who advance in the search must supply official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and continueuntil the position is filled.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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