Assistant Professor in Systematic and Constructive Theology

Capital University • Columbus, OH

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Capital University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor in systematic and Constructive Theology position. This role involves developing and teaching introductory and advanced graduate-level courses in Christian Theology, designing and implementing comprehensive curricula with diverse theological perspectives and multi-religious frameworks to prepare students for Christian ministry in global contexts. The position also includes supervising student academic research, theses, and professional publications, delivering instruction through various modalities (in-person, remote, hybrid), leading specialized seminars, and managing administrative academic functions such as examination protocols, evaluations, and student registration. A standard instructional load of at least 12 credit hours per academic year is required, distributed across different terms. The role utilizes advanced scholarly knowledge to equip students for Christian ministry across various denominational and cultural settings.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Theology
• Two (2) years of experience in the job offered or as a Dean of Studies, Teaching Faculty, or Professor of Religions
• Two (2) years of experience must have included all of the following: Teaching courses in religion and theology; Leading seminars in theology; and Supervising student research & publications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and teaches introductory and advanced graduate-level courses in Christian Theology
• Designs and implements comprehensive curricula by incorporating a variety of theological perspectives and multi-religious frameworks to prepare students for Christian ministry in global contexts
• Supervises student academic research, theses, and professional publications
• Delivers instruction through multiple modalities, including in-person, remote, and hybrid environments
• Leads specialized seminars in theological studies
• Manages administrative academic functions, including the coordination of examination protocols, evaluations, and student registration processes
• Maintains a standard instructional load of at least 12 credit hours per academic year, distributed across Fall, January terms, Spring, and summer terms
• Utilizes advanced scholarly knowledge to equip students for Christian ministry across a range of denominational and cultural settings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree