Job description
Saintsbridge Theological Institute invites applications for a full-time Professor of Theology. We seek a scholar-teacher who advances faith-informed, critically engaged inquiry, excelling in teaching, mentorship, and campus leadership. Our institution blends rigorous scholarship with pastoral imagination and a commitment to ecumenical dialogue, social justice, and spiritual formation.
We offer a collaborative academic environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, engage with congregations, and influence public theology.
Responsibility
- Design and teach core and elective theology courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Develop innovative curricula that integrate academic study with spiritual formation and ministerial practice.
- Supervise student research, theses, and internships; mentor junior faculty and adjunct instructors.
- Publish scholarly work and contribute to the institute's research priorities in ethics, biblical studies, church history, and theology.
- Participate in program development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
- Engage with local congregations and intercultural communities to contextualize theological inquiry.
- Contribute to faculty governance, service on committees, and student mentorship outside the classroom.
Qualification
- PhD or Doctorate in Theology, Religious Studies, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in higher education with demonstrated excellence in pedagogy and student engagement.
- Strong publication record and a clear, ongoing research agenda aligned with the institute's mission.
- Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to teach across modalities (in-person and online).
- Commitment to inclusive excellence, diversity, and forming resilient faith communities.
- Willingness to participate in community outreach, outreach to diverse audiences, and supervision of student ministries or practicum sites.