Job Description

Saint John's Prep invites applications for the full-time, benefit eligible position of Theology Instructor. 


Since its founding in 1857, Saint John?s Preparatory School has provided exceptional education in the Catholic Benedictine tradition. Saint John's Preparatory School is a Catholic/Benedictine, co-educational, day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in the 9th grade. Saint John's Prep is located on the 3,000 acres of woods and lakes of Saint John's University's campus in central Minnesota.  Prep has continuously dedicated itself to both educational development and personal formation.


Under the supervision of the Principal and Assistant Head of School, this position is responsible for teaching in a dynamic upper school program where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Saint John?s Preparatory policies.


To learn more about Saint John's Prep School, please visit: 1.Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. 
2.Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
3.Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
4.Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, projects, and papers in a timely manner. 
5.Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records daily.
6.Act as an advisee to student organizations. 
7.Attend and plan class retreats in collaboration with the Director of the Benedictine Center for Service, Leadership, and Community. 
8.Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
9.Keep abreast of developments in chosen field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
10.Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
11.Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
12.Participate in campus and community events.
13.Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head or division chair when invited. 
14.Work collaboratively with the Director of the Benedictine Center for Service, Leadership, and Community to plan and lead community formation and service opportunities for the Prep community. 
15.Perform other duties as assigned.

1.Bachelor?s Degree or higher with educational experience in Theology and Philosophy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1.Support and advocate for the Catholic, Benedictine identity and mission of the Saint John?s Preparatory School.
2.Strong personal computing skills in word processing; database creation and maintenance; spreadsheet design and manipulation; and email.  
3.Strong organizational and communication skills.  
4.Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow through on projects and tasks. 

About College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities. CSB and SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative ed ... ucation of their students. With a total enrollment of approximately 3600 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

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