Description
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary seeks a faculty member in Theology to begin July 1, 2027. As the Stanley Professor of Wesley Studies, the candidate will also periodically teach Methodist doctrine, history and polity, and direct the seminary's Methodist Studies program. The successful candidate will teach in person and online. As a Presbyterian (PCUSA) seminary serving the ecumenical church, warm appreciation and knowledge of the Reformed tradition is required. The candidate will share in dedication to the mission of both the seminary and the University of Dubuque. Ph.D. or equivalent required (ABD considered). Ordination preferred. This is a full-time, tenure track appointment.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities:
Mission
- Engage fully with the mission of the University and the Seminary through excellence in teaching and advising, ongoing scholarship and professional development, and active service to the campus, broader community and church
Teaching and Advising
- Maintain a full-time credit load of 24 credit hours per academic year, in collaboration with the Seminary and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)
- Participate in regular assessment and evaluation to foster continued pedagogical growth
- Respond to changes in student learning styles and technology by employing diverse teaching methods across various modalities including online, in-person, synchronous and asynchronous
- Be an active and present member of the campus community by supporting students outside of the classroom during regularly scheduled office hours and during the Seminary summer residency
- Advise students on course selection, career pathways, and vocational goals as well as support student research, internships, and experiential learning opportunities. Advise Methodist students in concert with communication and consideration of the United Methodist Church's requirements
Scholarship and Professional Development
- Pursue an active scholarly or creative agenda appropriate to the discipline and one's vocation and share outcomes through publications, presentations, exhibitions, sermons or performances
- Build and maintain a professional portfolio for advancement in rank and tenure
- Participate in campus professional development opportunities
- Undertake the necessary steps to stay certified or licensed in the discipline as expected by outside accreditation standards and/or best practices, including maintaining good standing in home church and/or judicatory
Service
- Participate in and contribute to all Seminary faculty staff council meetings, university faculty meetings, convocations, and commencements
- Serve on and contribute to academic and/or University-wide committees including seminary discipline/division meetings and program lead meetings
- Attend and contribute to seminary worship and community life, such as chapel, orientation events, and Wesley Tables
- Assist in student recruitment and retention activities throughout the academic year
- Represent the University in professional associations, conferences, denomination, judicatory or community partnerships related to the faculty member's field and vocation
- Contribute to the offerings of the non-credit Congregational Equipping Program, and the undergraduate Theology division
- Coordinate and draft documentation and correspondence required of the United Methodist Church Senate
- Perform other duties as assigned by the VPAA's office or the Seminary dean in support of the University's Mission
Position Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrate expertise in theology and Wesley studies being taught through completed coursework or qualified experience
- Maintain relationships in and with the United Methodist Church and related conferences
- Develop and use teaching methods that engage students and help them learn
- Communicate and collaborate clearly and effectively with students, staff, and faculty members
- Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and maintain an active gradebook
- Adapt to changes in the educational landscape, such as new technologies and educational standards
- Practice professional, collegial and Christian behavior, cultural competency, and inclusive approaches in all circumstances
Qualifications:
- Doctorate Degree or equivalent required (ABD considered)
- Master's degree in a theological discipline preferred
- Ordination in the United Methodist Church preferred, not required
- Pastoral experienced preferred, not required
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