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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening,
nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through
education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its
embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth.

We are
especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our
mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search
for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence and are familiar with and committed to the Catholic Church’s ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ on the mission of
Catholic universities as expressed in Ex corde Ecclesiae, and be willing to apply for the Mandatum.

Job Summary

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time renewable fixed-term Catholic theology faculty position
starting in August 2026. The incumbent will contribute to the university through ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 22-24 undergraduate credits per academic year in a
manner faithful to scripture, tradition, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church; student academic advising; scholarship; and service.
The course load will be primarily introductory and advanced theology courses for general education, but may also include interdisciplinary
general education courses and/or honors courses. While all specializations are welcome to apply, a solid competency in the theology of St.
Thomas Aquinas and Catholic Biblical Studies is particularly desirable. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and continue
until the position is filled.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $63,000 annually

Main Duties &
Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian
Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help
transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith
and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We
are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance
our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the
search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Earned
  Ph.D. or equivalent in theology or related field by start date is preferred. Applicants who are ABD status with a defense date set may be
  considered.
• Preference may be given to applicants with undergraduate ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ experience.

Essential
Knowledge & Skills

• Catholic Theology and Scriptural Studies

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying
  articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of
  walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and
  other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns

• Ergonomics

Apply online at and include a cover
letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package
including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and
graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background
check.