Assistant Teaching Professor in Christian Spirituality and Mysticism

About the role

The Department of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University (SCU), a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in the field of Christian Spirituality and Mysticism, to begin Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper-division courses in the major and university core curriculum, as assigned by the chair, including courses such as The Christian Tradition, Mysticism in Catholicism, and Ignatian Spirituality.
• Engage in professional activity, which for non-tenure track faculty on the Teaching Professor track refers to scholarly or creative work, professional practice, or other active engagement in a discipline or field that enables a faculty member to remain current in that area and vital as a teacher.
• Provide effective service to the Department of Religious Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences, the University, and the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship, such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, leadership, and community service performed by virtue of professional expertise or association with the university, as appropriate to rank and experience.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in an appropriate theological or historical field (e.g., Systematic Theology, Historical Theology), or a related field by appointment start date.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching university-level courses in Christian Spirituality and Mysticism.
• Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population.
• Familiarity with and an understanding of the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and University contributions toward retirement.
• Rental assistance to ease the transition into the local housing market.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $82,408 to $91,549, depending on the successful candidate's years of teaching experience at the college level.

Schedule

This is primarily a teaching position, but the successful candidate will be expected to also engage in professional activity (15%) and do service (15%) for the department, college, and university.

Contact Information

Submit all application materials through the hiring portal at https://jobs.scu.edu/postings. Additional Information: Please note that the employment of non-tenure-track faculty as SCU is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (“Local 1021”). Telecommute: Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states. EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination: Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/. Clery Notice of Availability: Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. Americans with Disabilities Act: Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408) 554-5750. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact hrservicedesk@scu.edu.