Religion & Practical Theology Professor

Pfeiffer University; Misenheimer (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Remission/Tuition Exchange

Life and LTD Insurance

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital

Indemnity 403b Retirement Options

Job summary

Pfeiffer University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Religion. The position is full-time for 9 months, starting August 2027, on Pfeiffer's campus in Misenheimer, NC.

The faculty member will teach Religion, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Core/Pathways courses while advising students and coordinating the Religion and Practical Theology program. The role emphasizes vocation discernment, community engagement, and collaboration with campus ministries, with active

Qualifications

• PhD (ABO considered) in Theology, Biblical Studies, Church History, or Religion and Literature.
• Applicant should have demonstrated ability to teach Religion and interdisciplinary studies courses.
• Preferred: active layperson in United Methodist Church or clergy in full connection.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 26 IUs per academic year in Religion and Practical Theology, Core/Pathways, and interdisciplinary studies.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in shared governance.
• Recruit new students to the undergraduate major and collaborate with campus ministries.
• Contribute to scholarship and service within Pfeiffer University's community.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Curriculum development

Education

PhD (ABO considered) in Theology/Religious Studies/Church History/Religion & Literature

18 graduate hours in humanities (History/Church History/Philosophy or related)

Job description

Pfeiffer University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Religion. The position is full-time for 9 months, starting August 2027, on Pfeiffer's campus in Misenheimer, NC.

The faculty member will teach Religion, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Core/Pathways courses while advising students and coordinating the Religion and Practical Theology program. The role emphasizes vocation discernment, community engagement, and collaboration with campus ministries, with active