Full-time Faculty in Theology and Wesley Studies

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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