Faculty Resident

The Residential Life and Housing department at Saint John’s University invites applications for several part-time Faculty Residents.

Faculty Residents (FRs) are monks or laymen grounded in Benedictine values who are commissioned to provide pastoral outreach to resident students through the ministry of teaching, mentorship, and life-skills coaching.  FRs seek to model for students and strengthen within them honest self-understanding, a capacity for listening to the voice of God, and the habit of reflecting on the meaning of one’s existence in the context of community and service to the common good.  FRs teach, mentor and coach students to develop and strengthen life skills promoted by the Saint John’s University residential curriculum.  

Through their ministry, FRs assist students in forming communities built on respect for others, respect for place, and openness to diverse ideas and beliefs.  They provide a friendly and welcoming presence among residents and work closely with other faculty and staff to encourage and promote strong academic performance and positive character-development in each resident student.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

• Collaborate with SJU Residential Life and Housing on the selection, mentoring, and supervision of Resident Assistants (RAs), with an emphasis on instructing resident students about the goals and expectations of the residential curriculum

• Connect with each resident student for ongoing mentorship and assessment of goals and progress on personal and academic development as well as community engagement and responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and active presence in the residential community to foster meaningful relationships with residents, including responding to crises and emergencies at both the local and campus-wide levels.

• Teach residents healthy coping mechanisms, self-advocacy skills, and effective help-seeking strategies to manage stress and achieve goals

• Teach and promote community-building skills through participation in activities and programming that support student development learning goals

• Support character development by teaching values consistent with the Benedictine tradition, particularly through the conduct process and adjudication of alleged policy violations

• Teach about, promote, and encourage the use of various campus resources and opportunities for personal, academic, social and spiritual growth

• Foster a healthy and respectful living environment by supporting community standards related to quiet hours, cleanliness, and the physical condition of the space

• Collaborate with the SJU Residential Life and Housing Office, including serving on committees and task forces, and consistently follow departmental policies and procedures

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, retreats, workshops, and campus events

• Provide regular central office support as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred

• Solid understanding of men’s development

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and motivate others

• Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

• Willingness and ability to maintain a high level of competence and professionalism; discretion and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility

• Leadership development skills and ability to teach and model shared leadership

• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends with on call responsibilities at local and campus wide levels.

• Project a positive image aligned with the mission of SJU Residential Life and Student Development while living according to Catholic teaching and Benedictine values.

• Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, and utilizing the internet

• Must be able to live on campus in the assigned community. As a Faculty Resident in an all-male residence hall, it is a bona fide requirement that the qualified candidate identifies as male

• Willingness to learn about and support the values of the Catholic and Benedictine tradition

• Must hold a valid US driver's license or obtain one prior to 1st day of employment due to participation in staff duty rotation.

PREFERRED:

• Member of the Order of Saint Benedict

• Alumnus of the Benedictine Volunteer Corps of Saint John’s Abbey

• Alumnus of Saint John’s University and a former resident assistant

• Member of a religious institute of the Roman Catholic Church

• Ordained clergy of the Roman Catholic Church

• Graduate theology student

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move freely around campus and dormitory buildings.

• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or standing) for extended periods.

• Visual and auditory ability to engage in student interaction and respond to resident needs.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional local travel in support of duties and programming.

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply." Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or [email protected].

It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John's University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

Saint John's University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.