President Of Catholic Theological Union

PRESIDENT OF CTU Catholic Theological Union (CTU) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader in theological education as the eighth President of our vibrant intercultural school of theology and ministry.
Catholic Theological Union Over fifty years ago, a bold and unique model of Catholic theological education was born. In September 1968, embracing the urban and university setting of Hyde Park in the heart of Chicago and driven by a collaborative and ecumenical spirit, Catholic Theological Union opened its doors. CTU quickly grew to be a premier school of theology and ministry. Today it enjoys a global reputation for excellence. Originally formed and sponsored by three religious communities, its corporate sponsorship now stands at twenty religious communities. Since its inception, CTU has been preparing and equipping men and women, religious and laity, for a rich variety of ministries, leadership roles, and advanced studies. CTU alumni and alumnae conduct ministries around the world.
The mission of Catholic Theological Union is to prepare effective leaders for the Church, ready to witness to Christ's good news of justice, love, and peace. Along with its intercultural, ecumenical, and interfaith partners, CTU strives to be a transformative force in the Church and the world, affirming human dignity and the sacredness of God's creation. Catholic Theological Union is committed to being an inclusive community that draws on diversity as a source of learning and understanding. For further information, see www.ctu.edu.
Description of the Role of President The President of CTU is the school's chief executive, educational, and administrative officer. The President is immediately responsible to the Board of Trustees and the religious communities that sponsor CTU for implementing all policies and regulations of CTU. The President has final authority and responsibility, subject to the Board of Trustees and the school's sponsoring religious communities (as applicable), for the proper conduct of all academic, disciplinary, and financial matters pertaining to the school. It is the President's responsibility to see that the institution operates efficiently according to the standards of our accrediting agency and according to both ecclesiastical and civil law.
Qualifications In evaluating candidates for the next President of CTU, the following factors assume particular importance:
Religious and Academic Credentials: The President of CTU must be Roman Catholic. It would be extremely beneficial if the President were to hold a doctoral degree in theology or another related discipline. Historically, the President has been a priest or a religious sister, but that is not a requirement under our governance documents.Vision and Mission: The President of CTU needs to have the vision and leadership to carry us forward as a transformative force in the Church and the world in the 21st century, shepherding us to adapt in an evolving environment. The President of CTU must be mindful that our founding mission has been and continues to be the preparation of religious order seminarians for the Catholic priesthood and that we are equally committed to the formation of religious sisters and brothers and lay ecclesial ministers as invaluable partners in ministry serving in a variety of vocations. We expect the President of CTU to work closely with the Vice President and Academic Dean to critically assess, on an ongoing basis, program offerings, faculty qualifications and availability, and modes of course delivery, all with a view toward ensuring a rigorous theological and ministerial curriculum of the highest standard that meets the needs of our current and prospective students.Stewardship: The President of CTU is expected to manifest a commitment to data-driven strategic planning, an adherence to each strategic plan, and a proclivity to engage personnel, trustees, and other resources at the earliest appropriate time to address issues that arise. Fiscal responsibility is an important priority. We expect the President of CTU to work closely with the Vice President for Finance and Operations to monitor and manage the financial health of the institution and the efficacy of its operations. This includes formulation of a budget reflective of the priorities of the strategic plan then in effect.Ambassador: We expect the President of CTU to be a vibrant ambassador both within and outside CTU. This involves maintaining good relationships with our key constituencies, which include students, faculty, staff, trustees, CTU's corporate members, and donors; ecclesiastical, civic, and political leaders (local, national, and international); and the Association of Theological Schools and our academic partners.Leadership: The President of CTU is expected to animate and coordinate the various departments, programs, and centers that comprise CTU, to be familiar with the concerns and activities of each, and to interact with each of them regularly, all while tirelessly promoting coordination and collaboration.Partnerships: The President sustains and develops partnerships with persons and institutions that align with and help to advance CTU's mission and vision.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: CTU is to its core a diverse, multicultural institution, utterly committed to interculturality, synodality, and ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.Academic and Pastoral Experience: The President of CTU must be an experienced actor in an academic milieu, versed in and open to pedagogical trends and technological innovations in advancing graduate theological education and ministry formation.Expressions of Interest If you are interested in being considered for the position of President of Catholic Theological Union, you are encouraged to submit your curriculum vitae/ resume accompanied by a statement of interest supporting your candidacy to the Presidential Search Committee by email to ****** or regular mail (Catholic Theological Union, 5416 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615).
The deadline for submission of materials for consideration is January 31, 2025. The successful candidate will enter office in June 2025.
Catholic Theological Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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