Professor of Intercultural Studies & Missions

Manhattan Christian College; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Christian College invites applications for a professorship in Intercultural Studies, with undergraduate courses and a focus on contextualization, global trends, and missions strategy. The candidate should hold an MDiv or MA and have cross-cultural ministry experience, plus a commitment to integrating theology and ministry training.

Ideal applicants will also possess college teaching experience and a philosophy of education suitable for undergraduates.

Qualifications

• MDiv or MA in a related field required; terminal degree in a related field preferred.
• A philosophy of education appropriate for undergraduate studies.
• A theological approach which seeks to serve the church.
• A desire to participate in a college that integrates theological and ministry training.
• College teaching experience.
• Cross-cultural ministry experience.
• A background in and commitment to the Christian Church/Churches of Christ and the ideals of the Stone-Campbell Movement. Applicants affiliated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (Stone-Campbell Movement) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• A teaching load not to exceed 27 hours per academic year.
• Student academic advising.
• Faculty committee appointments.
• Interaction with students to promote a mentoring atmosphere.
• Regular office hours on campus.
• Participation in course assessment.
• Rank will be determined based on educational qualifications and experience.

Skills

Cross-cultural ministry experience

Education

MDiv or MA in related field

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

Manhattan Christian College invites applications for the position of Professor of Intercultural Studies. The professor will teach undergraduate courses in Intercultural Studies (e.g. History of Christian Missions, Contextualization, Global Trends and Missions Strategy) with additional courses that reflect the professor’s experience and interests in areas such as Christian ministries and Bible/Theology.

Search Criteria

MDiv or MA in a related field required; terminal degree in a related field preferred

A philosophy of education appropriate for undergraduate studies

A theological approach which seeks to serve the church

A desire to participate in a college that integrates theological and ministry training

College teaching experience

Cross-cultural ministry experience

A background in and commitment to the Christian Church/Churches of Christ and the ideals of the Stone-Campbell Movement. Manhattan Christian College is an independent college affiliated with independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. Because of the distinctive mission of the institution, applicants affiliated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (Stone-Campbell Movement) are preferred.

Responsibilities

A teaching load not to exceed 27 hours per academic year

Student academic advising

Faculty committee appointments

Interaction with students to promote a mentoring atmosphere

Regular office hours on campus

Participation in course assessment

Rank will be determined based on educational qualifications and experience.

Compensation

Education level and experience determine the compensation and rank. Full-time faculty will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance for employee and family, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending/health savings plan, tuition benefits for employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, sabbatical, and a retirement program. Contact Dr. Greg Delort, VPAA, [e-mail] discuss the salary range. The search team will not be aware of any salary discussion. MCC does not participate in the tenure-track system. Applications will be received until May 4, 2026, and be reviewed as they are received.

Manhattan Christian College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Manhattan Christian College does not discriminate against persons seeking admission or employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, or physical disabilities (consistent with Section 702 of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act which deals with exemption for religious convictions). Equal opportunity is afforded for all individuals in regard to college policies, consideration of financial assistance, and campus involvement.\

Application Information

Please provide the following:

Curriculum Vitae including educational background, honors and awards, professional and ministry experience, professional associations, publications, and church background and current affiliation

Affirmation of our statement of faith

What We Believe

Manhattan Christian College pleads for the unity of all believers on the common ground of commitment and obedience to the lordship of Christ. Believing that creeds of men, however correct, perpetuate sectarianism and create division within the church when made tests of fellowship, we have no creed except faith in Jesus as the Christ, God’s Son and humankind’s Savior. It is our desire to call all people of all nations to faith and obedience to Him as revealed in scripture. When asked, “What do you believe?”, it is tempting to hand one the Bible and suggest, “This is what we believe.” However, for those not familiar with Manhattan Christian College, it may be helpful to identify foundational doctrines taught in our classes based on our understanding of the Scriptures.

1. We believe that there is one God, creator of the universe, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that we are called to live to the praise of His glory.

2. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative word of God.

3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious death and atonement through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal and visible return in power and glory.

4. We believe the only terms of salvation that we may proclaim are those expressed in the New Testament: faith, repentance, confession of faith in Jesus Christ, and baptism by immersion in water for the remission of past sins and for the promised presence of the Holy Spirit.

5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life, and by whom the church is empowered to carry out Christ’s Great Commission.

6. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved unto the resurrection of life and those who are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

Candidates who advance in the process will be contacted and asked to provide:

Minimum of three references. Include:

o Name

o Relationship

o Company

o Address

o Email address

o Phone number

Autobiographical Statement: Include, for example, significant and important persons and events, especially as they have impacted, or continue to impact, your personal growth and faith development. Describe your family of origin, current family relationships, and important and supportive social relationships.

Your philosophy of education, especially as it relates to undergraduate students training for ministry in a Bible College of the Stone-Campbell movement

State your theology of God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, salvation, the church, eschatology, and worship.