Assistant/Associate Professor, New Testament Studies

Mercer University•Atlanta, GA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

The McAfee School of Theology is searching for a faculty of New Testament Studies on the Atlanta, Georgia campus. The McAfee School of Theology invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in New Testament at the rank of assistant or associate professor, beginning in August 2027.

Requirements

PhD from an accredited college/university in a related field with a concentration in New Testament Studies by the start of the appointment.
Cover Letter
CV
List of References with contact information
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Nice To Haves

MDiv degree
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with faith communities and connect academic scholarship with religious practice.
A commitment to the mission of the McAfee School of Theology and Mercer University
Online teaching experience
A robust research and publication agenda
Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and engage effectively with students from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

Develop and teach six courses per year in Introductory and Advanced New Testament and Koine Greek, with occasional teaching opportunities in the DMin program.
Participate fully in the life of the McAfee community.
Advise students.
Supervise masters and DMin theses.
Serve on McAfee and University committees as assigned by the Dean.