Endowed Chair in Public Theology & Cultural Engagement

Biola University, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology invites applications for the SM Rorving Endowed Chair of Public Theology. This full-time, tenure-track position will begin Fall 2027 at associate professor or professor level, in residence at the Phoenix campus.

The ideal candidate is a traditional-discipline scholar who applies study to church and public life, with emphasis on equipping pastors for ministry in multicultural, secular contexts and a strong record of scholarship and teaching.

Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. (or equivalent) in biblical studies, theology, missiology or a similar field (required).
• Demonstrated ability to teach graduate courses online.

Responsibilities

• Teach a maximum of 21 credits per academic year in existing graduate courses (residential, online or hybrid).
• Provide academic and professional advisement to students.
• Remain current through research, scholarship and publication.
• Travel to teach as part of modular, hybrid, cohort courses when needed.
• Participate on department and university committees and in campus/community service.

Education

PhD in biblical studies, theology, missiology or related field

Job description

Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology invites applications for the SM Rorving Endowed Chair of Public Theology. This full-time, tenure-track position will begin Fall 2027 at associate professor or professor level, in residence at the Phoenix campus.

The ideal candidate is a traditional-discipline scholar who applies study to church and public life, with emphasis on equipping pastors for ministry in multicultural, secular contexts and a strong record of scholarship and teaching.