Job description
New Light Institute of Theology invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Theology to contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will inspire students through rigorous teaching, collaborative scholarship, and active engagement with faith-based communities. We seek a candidate committed to excellence in pedagogy, scholarly integrity, and inclusive leadership.
Join a dynamic team dedicated to forming thoughtful scholars who study theology with rigor, compassion, and real-world impact.
Responsibility
- Deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate theology courses to diverse student cohorts.
- Develop and update curricula, syllabi, and assessments aligned with program outcomes.
- Mentor students, supervise research projects, and support capstone theses.
- Contribute to program development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
- Engage in scholarly research, publish articles, and present at conferences.
- Collaborate with local faith communities to contextualize classroom learning.
- Participate in departmental governance, service, and student advising.
Qualification
- Terminal degree in Theology or Religious Studies (PhD preferred) or ABD with strong teaching record.
- Proven excellence in college-level teaching with demonstrated impact on student learning.
- Strong grounding in biblical studies, historical theology, or systematic theology.
- Ability to teach a broad range of courses and develop new offerings.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in pedagogy and campus life.
- Clear research agenda with publications or plan to publish; ability to secure external funding is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication, mentorship, and collaborative skills.
- Willingness to contribute to service responsibilities within the department and college.