Assistant Professor Systematic Theology
Mount St. Mary's University
As a Faculty Member
To “introduce future priests to sacred doctrine and accompany them in it have a particular educational responsibility…” never forgetting “that as a teacher he is not presenting his personal doctrines but opening to and communicating to others the understanding of the faith, in the last analysis in the name of the Lord and his Church. In such a way, the theologian, using all the methods and techniques provided by his science, carries out his task at the mandate of the Church and cooperates with the bishop in his task of teaching.” (Pastores Dabo Vobis, 67)
As a Formation Advisor:
“They observe seminarians and assist them to grow humanly by offering them feedback about their general demeanor, their relational capacities and styles, their maturity, their capacity to assume the role of a public person and leader in a community, and their appropriation of the human virtues that make them ‘men of communion.’… They offer encouragement, support, and challenge along the formational path. These formators function exclusively in the external forum and are not to engage in matters that are reserved for the internal forum and the spiritual director.” (Program of Priestly Formation, 80)
Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:
To have good teaching skills in order to teach at the graduate level.
To have good leadership skills marked by humility and competency.
To be loyal to all the Church’s teaching and exhibit a love for the priesthood.
To exhibit a high degree of integrity, dependability, a strong work ethic and ability to collaborate with others.
To have the ability to work independently, perform multi-tasks and demonstrate competence in all areas of responsibility.
To be able to work with all members of the seminary community in a professional and charitable manner.
To be able to use Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
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