Professor of New Testament

Luther Seminary; Falcon Heights (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Luther Seminary in Falcon Heights, MN invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Professor of New Testament beginning July 1, 2027. Rank open; compensation commensurate with experience. Preference for ordained ministry in the ELCA or related Lutheran church.

The successful candidate will teach across MDIV, MA, ThM, PhD programs, engage in online and hybrid instruction, and pursue an active research agenda while mentoring students from diverse Christian traditions.

Qualifications

• PhD or ThD (or ABD) in New Testament (or related field) with strong teaching and scholarship.
• Commitment to exemplary teaching and scholarly inquiry.
• Willingness to contribute to Lutheran confessional tradition and ecumenical openness.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in New Testament across MDIV/MA/PhD programs in various modalities.
• Pursue an active research and writing agenda.
• Advise students from diverse denominations and participate in governance and community life.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Education

PhD/ThD in New Testament (or ABD)

Job description

Position Title: Professor of New Testament

Department: Bible Division

Date: November 2027

Reports To: Academic Deans

Position Type: Full-time

Job Level: Professor

FTE: 1.0

Pay Type: Exempt

I. Job Summary

Luther Seminary welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible faculty position in New Testament beginning July 1, 2027. Rank is open (assistant or associate preferred) and commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will join a team of biblical scholars at a seminary committed to effective and formative teaching, scholarly inquiry, and theological discourse that will equip the church for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities. There is a strong preference that the successful candidate be an ordained minister or a candidate for ordained ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or a member church of the Lutheran World Federation.

II. Essential Functions

Responsibilities include teaching a range of courses in the New Testament for learners in a variety of academic programs--MDiv, MA, ThM, PhD, and Graduate Certificates--as well as nondegree learners through digital and in-person ministries. Teaching duties will include survey-style courses, exegetical courses focusing on specific biblical books, biblical Greek, and electives in topics related to New Testament studies, biblical interpretation, and biblical preaching. These courses will be taught in various residential, online, and hybrid modalities. The ability to engage in effective online teaching and learning is required. Additional responsibilities include pursuing a lively research and writing agenda, advising students from a variety of Christian denominations in vocational preparation for professional ministry, contributing to the work of shared governance that belongs to the faculty as a whole, and participating in the collegial life of the community.

III. Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a PhD or ThD (or be ABD) in New Testament (or a related field) and a clear commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. They will also have a demonstrated commitment to nurturing the vitality of Christian communities and an interest in exploring the theological and ethical dimensions of biblical interpretation past, present, and future. The faculty of Luther Seminary embraces a generous Lutheran confessional witness with an ecumenical openness. All faculty place a priority on understanding how their work intersects with Lutheran traditions. Women, members of under-represented communities, and/or those fluent in Latin American, African, or Asian languages and cultures are strongly encouraged to apply.

IV. Physical Demands

No specific physical demands

V. Work Environment

Office and classroom environment

VI. DISCLAIMER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an express or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this description at any time without notice.