Assistant Professor of Speech Communication in Ministry

American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Theological Seminary invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Speech Communication in Ministry. The appointee will teach courses in preaching, scripture, worship, and doctoral seminars in homiletical theory within an ecumenical Reformed tradition.

The position requires a scholar with potential, dedication to the church, and a commitment to antiracism and diverse congregational life.

Qualifications

• Scholar of demonstrable potential with dedication to the church’s life and work.
• Ability to teach Speech Communication to students preparing for Christian ministry in its various forms.
• Course offerings include the performance of preaching, scripture, and worship; doctoral seminars in homiletical theory.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an active scholarly research agenda.
• Supervise PhD students and mentor students in all degree programs.
• Engage in service on faculty committees and to congregations as able.
• Contribute to the Seminary community’s life and ecumenical ethos.

Skills

Teaching

Speech Communication

Education

PhD in Homiletics

Performance Studies

Job description

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION IN MINISTRY

(Tenure-Track)

Princeton Theological Seminary, a school in the Reformed theological tradition with students representing a broad range of traditions, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Speech Communication in Ministry. Appointment at the level of Assistant Professor will be tenure-track.

The candidate selected for this position will be a scholar of demonstrable potential, who is dedicated to the church’s life and work, and equipped to teach Speech Communication to students preparing for Christian ministry in its various forms. Teaching would include courses in the performance of preaching, scripture, and worship, and doctoral seminars in homiletical theory. PhD in Homiletics, Performance Studies, or related fields is preferred, along with a background and interest in Speech Performance. In addition to strong teaching ability in the field and serious engagement with current homiletical and performance literature, the candidate should be acquainted with congregational life across a diversity of Christian traditions.

The successful candidate will share responsibility for all of the Seminary’s degree programs (MDiv, MTS, MACEF, MA (hybrid), MTE, ThM, and PhD), offering required courses and a broad range of electives that support the Seminary’s mission, including its commitment to antiracism, and which take into account both the Practical Theology Department’s needs and the appointee’s research interests. As Princeton Theological Seminary is related to the Presbyterian Church (USA), faculty members are expected to work constructively within an ecumenical ethos informed by the Reformed Tradition. The responsibilities of faculty members at Princeton Theological Seminary include: pursuing an active scholarly research agenda; supervising PhD students; mentoring students in all degree programs; service on faculty committees; service to congregations as able; and active participation in the Seminary community’s life.

Salary range: $85,000-95,000. Benefits include: Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Defined Benefit Pension (403b), Faculty Housing, Tuition and Employee Assistance Programs.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2027. The appointment is expected to commence July 1, 2027.

Princeton Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.