The School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/Sem) at Saint John s University and the Department of Theology (DOT) at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John s University announce a tenure-track position with primary specialization in New Testament studies with a secondary area of theological focus at the rank of assistant professor, to begin in August 2024. We seek candidates with strong potential as effective teachers and scholars who can equip students with skills to critically engage the texts of the New Testament, including their interpretation and theological developments, for a globally diverse and ecumenical student body. Secondary areas of specialty are open, but those that support our graduate and undergraduate missions are strongly preferred; they may include but are not limited to contextual theologies, pastoral/practical theology, and/or spirituality. Review of applications will begin February 5 and will continue until the position is filled. College/University Highlights 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 and 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 and SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition. With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 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. Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information regarding CSB and SJU, visit http://www.csbsju.edu/about. Responsibilities This position involves teaching three 3-credit graduate courses in the SOT/Sem and three 4-credit introductory and upper-level undergraduate theology courses in the DOT per academic year. Successful faculty maintain an active research agenda, engage in student advising and mentoring, and perform institutional and departmental service that advances institutional missions and goals. Department Highlights The position includes appointments to the SOT/Sem and the DOT. The gradua e and undergraduate programs are Catholic, Benedictine, and ecumenical in their missions. Graduate students pursue advanced degrees in theology and prepare for graduate-level research and teaching; for lay and ordained ministry in diverse Christian settings; and for a wide range of professional careers, including additional advanced degrees in academic and professional schools, not-for-profit work, and public service. The undergraduate program provides classes to students who are completing general education theology requirements and offers a major and minor in Theology.