Job Description
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure-track or Tenured, Practical Theology Seminary
Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Sep 16, 2024
Deadline: Nov 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description: Position Description: Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary is seeking a faculty appointment in Practical Theology. This is a full-time, tenure-track position as assistant professor or a tenured position at the associate professor or professor rank. An exceptional candidate may be eligible to fill the Rayborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership, to begin August 1, 2025, at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary. This position requires residence within range of the Waco campus and cannot be performed remotely.
Responsibilities -Research, Teaching, and Service: Candidates are expected to have an established (or proposed) research agenda. They should also have the capacity to teach courses in Practical Theology, primarily pastoral ministry, pastoral theology, and ministry leadership. Applicants are encouraged to review Truett's catalog and course descriptions . Candidates will also be expected to serve the academic unit and the university through various committee assignments. Service to the wider community is also appreciated.
About Truett Seminary: Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary exists to equip God-called people for gospel ministry in and alongside Christ's Church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Truett's main campus is housed at Baylor University in Waco, and additional campuses serve students in Houston and San Antonio. Truett supports and celebrates both women and men for ordained ministry, has established a Black Church Studies program, and offers various Masters degrees in Christian Ministry, Theological Studies, Sports Ministry, and Contextual Witness alongside the traditional M.Div. degree. Joint degrees are available in Business, Education, Law, Music, and Social Work. The seminary also offers the Doctor of Ministry degree and a Ph.D. in Preaching. Truett aspires to be a leader in the training of thoughtful, faithful Christian ministers for a twenty-first century church and world. Candidates are encouraged to review Truett's website for information about the seminary's identity, vision, and mission, the Wesley House of Studies program, and the seminary catalog.
About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas , Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the 'Great Colleges to Work For' from
The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff a chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan,
Illuminate , guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Qualifications: Qualifications: - Candidates must possess an earned research doctorate, such as a Ph.D., Th.D., or Ed.D., in an appropriate field of study no later than December 31, 2024. Preference will be given to those with an M.Div.
- Candidates must have an established (or proposed) research agenda.
- Prior classroom and ministry experience will be valued highly.
- Additionally, candidates must be committed to the Baptist or baptistic tradition (i.e., those who affirm and practice believer's baptism and a believer's church) with evidence of active involvement in church life.
Application Instructions: To apply, visit Application Instructions: - A letter of interest (cover letter),
- An updated curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three professional references,
- A philosophy of teaching statement, and
- Academic transcripts for all higher education degrees
In addition, all applicants will be asked to complete the Religious Affiliation Form. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning on
October 1, 2024 . Applications will be received until finalists are selected, but not later than
November 15, 2024 . Questions concerning this position may be directed to Drs. John White and Gaynor Yancey, search committee chairs ( John_B_White@Baylor.edu and Gaynor_Yancey@Baylor.edu )
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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About Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, and academic strategic plan, Illuminate.
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