Adjunct Professor

St. John’s Seminary (SJS), the Catholic Seminary of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, is looking to hire an adjunct professor for the spring 2027 semester (with the possibility of renewed contract offers in future semesters) to teach a course titled Pastoral Care for Marriage and Families in our online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry program for lay men and women.

SJS offers this online degree for directors of religious education, youth ministers, campus ministers, catechists, K-12 theology teachers, and anyone else interested in receiving formation for ministry, such as permanent deacons.

This program helps students improve their knowledge of the Catholic intellectual tradition and improve their ministerial skills for the life of the Church in California.

The course description:
Pm 502 – Pastoral Care for Marriage and Families

• The purpose of the course is to understand the need for lifelong formation in the areas of marriage and family. The vision of John Paul II, and Pope Francis, and others stress that preparation for marriage begins early. It continues through the immediate preparation prior to the wedding with support necessary throughout the life of a marriage and family. Every area of ministry (catechetical, youth, social, etc.) should play a role in this formation. This vision also involves an understanding of the family as a system of relationships that develops and changes over time.

More information on the degree program may be found on the SJS website:

• Link to the program page on our website: https://stjohnsem.edu/mapm-program
• Link to a short video about the program: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/790530996

The three-unit course meets one day per week from 7:00-9:00 pm (PST) on Zoom. Canvas is used as a Learning Management System (LMS) for all courses. Training and assistance in Canvas is available to professors.

Please send a C.V. to Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a M.A. in Pastoral Ministry, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Master of Divinity, or similar degree. A doctorate is preferred. Candidates also must have extensive experience working in a pastoral setting such as a parish, campus ministry, or hospital. The hire must be a Catholic in full communion with Pope Leo XIV.

Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.