Chair in Future-Church Innovation & Global Missiology

Fuller Theological Seminary; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller Theological Seminary invites applicants for the Lip-Bu Tan Chair for the Future Church in Pasadena to begin July 1, 2027. The Chair leads research and teaching focused on innovative, data‑driven Church studies for global impact.

The role requires a Ph.D. with a strong record, a commitment to graduate teaching (including online), and the ability to convene conferences and fundraise to support the chair's initiatives. Based in Pasadena with broad seminary service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Theology or related field with an established scholarly record.
• Proven excellence in graduate-level teaching and student mentorship.
• Strong capacity for innovative, data-driven research in Church studies.

Responsibilities

• Research Leadership: Lead innovative research and scholarship on contemporary Church studies and transformation.
• Teaching: Quarter system teaching load in traditional and online modalities; develop and teach courses on the future of the Church and missional transformation.
• Scholarship: Maintain an active research program combining theology with empirical data and forward‑looking vision.
• Convening: Organize conferences, symposia, lectures, and dialogues for church leaders and scholars.
• Fundraising: Identify and cultivate donors to fund the chair's activities.
• Service: Active involvement in the School and broader seminary.
• Professional Development: Engage in disciplinary guilds and workshops.
• Advise and Mentor Students: Guide doctoral and master's students in research areas relevant to the chair.
• Faith: Participate in church life and integrate faith formation in teaching.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Data analysis

Research leadership

Publications

Spanish language ability

Education

Ph.D. in Theology or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Data analysis tools

Job description

Fuller Theological Seminary invites applicants for the Lip-Bu Tan Chair for the Future Church in Pasadena to begin July 1, 2027. The Chair leads research and teaching focused on innovative, data‑driven Church studies for global impact.

The role requires a Ph.D. with a strong record, a commitment to graduate teaching (including online), and the ability to convene conferences and fundraise to support the chair's initiatives. Based in Pasadena with broad seminary service.