Guiding Spiritual Practices Teacher

St. Catherine University invites applications for a .67 FTE, grant‑funded Guiding Spiritual Practices Teacher position, with an end date of December 19, 2026.

The Guiding Spiritual Practices Teacher articulates, embodies, and implements the overall spiritual vision at the heart of our partnership for contemplative discipleship. A trained spiritual practitioner, the guiding teacher is the central teacher in our partnership, responsible for implementing, maintaining, sharing, and revising our spiritual practices curricula.

• Serve as the “teacher of teachers,” guiding spiritual practices instructors in implementing the grant’s vision.
• Provide feedback and support to teachers to adapt practices to the needs of specific congregations.
• Collaborate closely with the grant director in implementing the vision of the partnership for contemplative discipleship.
• Participate in monthly supervisory meetings with the grant director and provide feedback on grant activities and progress.
• Gather feedback from teachers and pastors regarding the effectiveness of spiritual practices in congregations.
• Provide insights and data to the grant director for annual reports to the Lilly Endowment.
• Support congregations as requested in discerning their needs for contemplative spiritual practices.
• Help pastors understand the grant’s approach to spiritual practices and implement it within their congregations.

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid “gift” days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403b retirement plan access.

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full‑time employees can be found HERE
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Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theology and/or Spirituality.
• History of teaching spiritual practices.
• Graduate Spiritual Direction Certificate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to work with a wide diversity of groups and persons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching contemplative spiritual practices in the context of the first five years of the St. Catherine University Thriving Congregations Grant.
• Experience with inter‑spiritual or inter‑religious practices and a personal commitment to religious pluralism.
• Experience with revising already existing spiritual practices curricula.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity, and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply.

Should you need an interview accommodation please contact hr or 651‑690‑6565.

Compensation:
Hourly rate is $22.46–$31.44 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range listed reflects a good‑faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.