Tenure-Track New Testament Scholar

Luthersem; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Luther Seminary invites 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.

Qualifications

• PhD or ThD in New Testament (or ABD) and commitment to teaching excellence.
• Interest in exploring theological and ethical dimensions of biblical interpretation.
• Willingness to engage ecumenical perspectives within Lutheran traditions.

Responsibilities

• Teach NT courses across programs (MDiv, MA, ThM, PhD, certificates).
• Teach in residential, online, and hybrid modalities.
• Advise students from varied denominations and contribute to governance.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Education

PhD/ThD in New Testament (or ABD)

Job description

Luther Seminary invites 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.