Faculty Position in New Testament

Asbury Theological Seminary; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asbury Theological Seminary on its Wilmore Campus invites applications for a tenure-track New Testament faculty position commencing July 2027. The initial appointment is three years, renewable, with six courses per year across the Wilmore campus, extension sites, and online. We seek candidates with a Ph.D.

in New Testament and a strong record in teaching and scholarship, including online and hybrid formats. Preference given to Second Temple Judaism specialization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong personal faith commitment to Jesus Christ and active involvement in congregational life.
• Completed Ph.D. or comparable degree in New Testament.
• Effectiveness or promise in classroom instruction, including online and hybrid formats.
• Scholarly achievements or capacity to contribute academically.
• Collegial relations and contribution as a faculty member.
• Preference for specialization in Second Temple Judaism.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per year across Wilmore campus, extension sites, and online.
• Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to the School of Biblical Interpretation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across instructional sites and online platforms.

Skills

Teaching ability

Online/hybrid instruction

Scholarly contribution

Education

Ph.D. in New Testament

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kentucky Campus - Wilmore, KY 40390ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY announces a faculty position in New Testament, on its Wilmore Campus, commencing July 2027. The initial appointment is for three years, renewable, tenure-track. Rank is open. The position involves teaching six courses per year distributed across the Wilmore campus, extension sites, and online. Women and all minority candidates, along with veterans and individuals with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Asbury Theological Seminary is a confessional seminary in the Wesleyan tradition, and enthusiastic agreement with the Seminary's confessional and ethos statements is essential.

Nominations or questions may be addressed to Dr. David R. Bauer, Dean, School of Biblical Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary, 204 N. Lexington Avenue, Wilmore, KY 40390-1199, or via email: [e-mail].

Deadline for applications: Midnight (EST) November 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates seriously considered will demonstrate a strong personal faith commitment to Jesus Christ and active involvement in one's congregational and denominational life.


• A completed Ph.D. or comparable degree in New Testament.


• Preference will be given to those who demonstrate effectiveness or promise in classroom instruction, including online and hybrid formats.


• Demonstrated scholarly achievements or evidence of capacity and commitment to make a scholarly contribution within one's field.


• Demonstrated ability or promise regarding collegial relations and contribution as a member of a theological faculty.


• Those with specialization in or a solid background in Second Temple Judaism are especially encouraged to apply.


• Teaching delivery systems and hybrid residency locations are established by the needs of the School of Biblical Interpretation and Asbury Global, which manages instructional sites located in Orlando, Tampa, Memphis, and Tulsa.