Assistant Professor of Divinity (New Testament/Greek), (9 Mo, TT)

Samford University; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Divinity (New Testament/Greek). This nine-month tenure-track appointment begins August 2027. The candidate will teach a full graduate load, engage in scholarly work, and participate in the life of the Beeson community, including worship and mentor groups.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should hold a research doctoral degree in New Testament Studies, be devoted to

Qualifications

• PhD in New Testament Studies from an accredited institution is required.
• Active involvement in worship and service in a local church is expected.
• Commitment to Beeson Divinity School’s evangelical and interdenominational ethos.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of graduate-level courses annually (typically 12 credit hours).
• Engage in research and scholarship and contribute to scholarly discussions in the discipline.
• Fulfill normal faculty duties: office hours, meetings, convocations, and committee service.

Education

PhD in New Testament Studies

Job description

Assistant Professor of Divinity (New Testament/Greek)

(9-Month, Tenure Track)

September 28, 2026

Beeson Divinity School of Samford University seeks an emerging scholar who demonstrates promise of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and student interaction to serve as Assistant Professor of Divinity (New Testament/Greek) on a tenure-track, nine-month appointment, to begin in August 2027. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This faculty member will teach a full load of graduate-level courses annually (typically 12 credit hours), as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean. He or she will participate fully in the community life activities of Beeson Divinity School, including but not limited to weekly services of corporate worship and faculty-led mentor groups. He or she will engage productively in research and scholarship to contribute to scholarly discussions in the discipline. He or she will fulfill the normal functions of a full-time divinity faculty member within the period of the nine-month appointment, including but not limited to keeping posted office hours, attending divinity and university faculty meetings, convocations, commencement events, lectureships, etc., evaluating student’s academic performance and submitting grades according to university policy, and serving on divinity and university committees as requested or appointed. He or she will serve collaboratively with other members of the Beeson faculty and staff to advance the mission of the School and Samford University.

Consideration will be given to applicants who are devoted followers of Jesus Christ, active in worship and service in a local church, who agree with Beeson Divinity School’s statement of faith (see Samford Faculty Handbook, Section A5.1) and support the school’s evangelical and interdenominational ethos, and who hold a research doctoral degree in New Testament Studies from an accredited institution. He or she must be able to offer pastoral support and spiritual encouragement to students as they prepare for vocational ministry. A commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work effectively with faculty, students and colleagues is expected.

Beeson Divinity School (beesondivinity.com) was established in 1988 through the generosity of Ralph Waldo Beeson. The mission of the school is to prepare God-called persons to serve as ministers in the church of Jesus Christ by providing quality theological education in a community that worships the triune God and cultivates authentic Christian spirituality. Beeson offers the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Theological Studies, the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, the Master of Theology, and the Doctor of Philosophy. All degrees are accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (COA/ATS). Beeson is one of ten schools that comprise Samford University.

Located in in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford (samford.edu) is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford enrolls 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools with 450 full-time faculty. Samford is ranked #3 in the nation for career preparation and #7 in the nation for studentlearning opportunities as listed in The Wall Street Journal (2026). The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package.

Application deadline is November 30, 2026. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position. The successful candidate must pass a background check.

In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, the University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, religion, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to the University, in its education policies, programs, and activities, in its admissions policies, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of the University.