Assistant Professor of Practical Theology - Ashland Theological Seminary

Ashland University; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Theological Seminary, located in Ashland, Ohio, invites applications for a nine-month, full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practical Theology beginning August 1, 2026. The position emphasizes teaching in-person, hybrid, intensive, and online formats to a diverse student body.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Practical Theology, demonstrate a record of higher education teaching, collaboration, and servant-leadership, and contribute to scholarly and professional

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Practical Theology.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching in blended/online formats.
• Collaborative, servant-leader with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate Practical Theology courses in multiple formats (in-person, hybrid, intensive, online).
• Advise students and provide professional guidance.
• Participate in scholarly and professional development activities.
• Serve on Seminary and University committees.
• Work collegially with Seminary and University faculty and administration.

Skills

Non-traditional formats teaching

Online/blended instruction

Education

PhD in Practical Theology

Job description

Assistant Professor of Practical Theology - Ashland Theological Seminary

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor of Practical Theology - Ashland Theological Seminary

Division

Division Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS)

Department

Department Seminary

Job Description

Ethos of Ashland Theological Seminary
Ashland Theological Seminary, founded by the Brethren Church, allows its Anabaptist and Pietist heritage to shape the core values of the Seminary. The Seminary is an evangelical and ecumenical institution, as well as a community of faith with an identity shaped by its service to the scholarly community, the church, and the world. We embrace a diversity that finds its unity in Jesus Christ. We practice justice in our engagement with one another and with the world. As partners in ministry and brothers and sisters in Christ, we strive to foster a redemptive community that lives by the values of God’s kingdom.
Ashland Theological Seminary ( ATS ) is a graduate division of Ashland University, located in Ashland, Ohio. ATS seeks a qualified candidate in Practical Theology. This nine-month, full-time, tenure-track Jack Miller Endowed faculty position in Practical Theology begins on August 1, 2026.

• Faculty deliver courses in multiple formats, including in-person, hybrid, intensive, and online.
• The person in this role is expected to represent the Seminary and University while engaging in community activities that promote theological education and Christian practices.
• The successful candidate demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to the Brethren Church heritage and theological education delivered from a Christ-centered worldview, expresses a strong commitment to a servant-leadership model, and a demonstrates the ability to succeed in this role.
• Faculty represent the Seminary and University while they engage in community activities that promote theological education and Christian practices.
• Faculty teach and advise students in graduate and undergraduate core and advanced Practical Theology courses, provide professional guidance to students, participate in scholarly and professional development activities, serve on Seminary departmental and Seminary committees, and work collegially with Seminary and University faculty and administration.
• The successful candidate will have experience/skills in some or all of the following areas: homiletics, worship, spiritual formation, pastoral theology, and church and culture.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Practical Theology.
• A record of successful experience in higher education and/or other educational environments.
• Experience teaching in non-traditional formats, blended and/or online courses.
• A track record as a collaborative, servant-leader with outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 08/30/2027

Proposed Rank

Proposed Rank Assistant

Tenure-Track No

Service Basis

Service Basis 9 month

Fixed Term

Term Start Date

Term Start Date 08/30/2027

Term End Date

Term End Date 05/12/2028

Benefits Yes

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Close Date

Posting Number

Posting Number F115P

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/30/2027

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• Teaching Statement
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letters Of Recommendation