Visiting Professor in Catholic Theological Ethics (Two-Year Appointment, Non-Tenure-Track)

The Franciscan School of TheologyAffiliated with the University of San DiegoSan Diego, Californiawww.fst.edu Institution and missionThe Franciscan School of Theology forms leaders in the Franciscan tradition to minister to the Church and the world. FST is a Roman Catholic theology school and seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and WASC Senior College and University Commission. FST provides graduate theological education to those called to serve as ordained ministers, pastoral ministers, educators, chaplains, formators, and social service professionals. As the premier Franciscan theology school in the English-speaking world, FST specializes in sharing the Franciscan intellectual tradition. FST is an independent graduate school with a robust affiliation with University of San Diego that provides benefits to both institutions. FST maintains its own governance, finances, and accreditation. FST partners with USD to provide library access, learning technologies, and student services. FST offers three masters-level degrees independently. In partnership with USD, it offers an online masters degree and a mostly-online EdD in Catholic Social Thought in Practice. PositionFST invites applications for a full-time visiting professor for the academic year 2027-8 and 2028-29 in the field of Catholic theological ethics. We seek a gifted scholar who is able to draw students to relate the study of theology to ministry in the church and the world. This position is open rank, and salary will be commensurate with experience. The salary range is $67,000-79,000 plus benefits. Candidates for this position should be prepared to teach two classes per semester, including courses for masters-level programs and the new online hybrid Doctorate of Education in Catholic Social Thought in Practice. These courses would include Fundamental Moral Theology and Catholic Social Teaching. Essential DutiesThis position is a two-year, full-time, nine-month appointment. Faculty are expected to teach a 2/2 load, participate in faculty meetings, advise students, contribute to the FST community through participation in events, and contribute to the church and the world through research and presentations. Qualifications1. An earned doctoral degree in the field of Catholic theological ethics, social ethics, Christian ethics, or moral theology.2. Graduate-level teaching experience: prior experience teaching theology at the university or graduate level.3. A formation-oriented pedagogy: demonstrated capacity to teach and form diverse student bodies for ecclesial ministries.4. Experience in online learning modalities. The Franciscan School of Theology is committed to embodying Franciscan theology in a religiously and culturally diverse world. We believe that it is necessary to prepare ministers in a multicultural Christian community. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita, and contact information for three references to careers@fst.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026. Questions about the position may be addressed to Juliet Mousseau, RSCJ, vice president for academic affairs, at jmousseau@fst.edu We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.