Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Saint Mary’s College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct faculty member to teach
TRS 334 and 334 EL (Engaged Learning), “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of a New Creation" in the traditional undergraduate program in Fall 2026 (August 31 to December 20, 2026)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:20-4:35PM
This course will be taught in person on the Moraga campus.
Course Description:
This course critically examines the tradition of Our Lady of Guadalupe from historical and theological perspectives, tracing its development from its origins to the present day. Special attention will be given to Guadalupe’s significance for the religious and cultural identity of Mexican and Mexican American communities. The course will also explore Guadalupe as the Mother of Jesus in the Americas and as a maternal and feminine expression of God’s presence and care. Students of all faiths, traditions, and cultural backgrounds are welcome. This course fulfills the “Theological Explorations” (TE) learning outcome.
This course includes an Engaged Learning component. Engaged Learning, an important dimension of Lasallian education, provides students with opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and skills in service to a community and to learn in partnership with its members. Students are expected to spend approximately 20 to 30 hours working with the community partner, in addition to completing the related Engaged Learning coursework.
Candidates must possess one of the following:
An earned doctorate in theology or religious studies, together with a documented scholarly specialization in Latinx theology, Latinx religious experience, or a closely related field; or
Current and active ABD status in theology or religious studies, with a scholarly specialization in Latinx theology, Latinx religious experience, or a closely related field, with all required doctoral coursework and qualifying or comprehensive examinations completed, and with demonstrated progress toward completion of the dissertation.
Preference will be given to candidates who provide evidence of teaching effectiveness in Latinx theology or Latinx religious experience, particularly at the undergraduate level. Additional preference will be given to candidates with teaching or professional experience at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Candidates must reside in California.
The salary range for this position is $9,929 -$13,744 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the college. Please also include:
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.
Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course, or TRS 137, or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:
- Indicate interest via application to the posting
- Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
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