Job description
Join the Beacon Institute for Theology and Culture, a premier center for rigorous scholarship and public faith formation in Boston, Massachusetts. We seek a thoughtful and accomplished theologian to contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs, mentor students, and advance our mission to engage faith and society through rigorous inquiry.
The ideal candidate will combine a strong research program with dedication to teaching excellence, mentorship, and service to the academic community. This is a full-time, tenure-track position with competitive compensation and benefits.
Responsibility
- Design and deliver rigorous undergraduate and graduate theology courses, including systematic theology, biblical studies, and historical theology.
- Advance an active research program with publications in peer-reviewed journals and opportunities for grant funding.
- Advise and mentor students, supervise theses and dissertations, and supervise senior projects.
- Develop and revise curricula, assessment methods, and innovative teaching approaches leveraging digital learning tools.
- Contribute to department governance, participate in committees, and engage in accreditation processes.
- Represent the Institute at scholarly conferences, public lectures, and interfaith dialogues.
- Engage with local congregations and community partners to foster public theology and community service.
Qualification
- PhD in Theology or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Strong record of scholarly publications and ongoing research trajectory in theology.
- Proven teaching experience at the university level, with excellence in course design and delivery.
- Ability to teach across multiple theology subfields and demonstrate inclusive pedagogy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic settings.
- Experience with grant writing or securing external funding is preferred.