Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry/ Director of MACM

Thrive in Christian Community•Arlington, TX

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About The Position

East Texas Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, career-track position in BH Carroll Theological Seminary as Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program. The position begins August 2026 and will include program director duties, teaching responsibilities, participation in departmental meetings and review, contribution to curriculum development, and student advising duties.

Requirements

ETBU seeks a qualified individual with a terminal degree in Christian Ministry (or related field) and 10+ years of experience in professional ministry.
Candidate must be a member of a BGCT church or be willing to become a member at a BGCT church.
Candidates should have teaching experience and a record of professional involvement.
Candidates must have a strong commitment to academic scholarship and teaching, as well as the ability to communicate well with students and colleagues.
Candidates must possess an appreciation and commitment to teach in Christian higher education through the integration of biblical faith and learning.
Candidates must demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Faculty must live lifestyles consistent with the University’s biblical standards of morality, temperance, stewardship, as well as membership and active participation in the faculty members’ local Christian church.
ETBU faculty are required to participate in the life of the University via faculty/department/school meetings, University Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship group studies, committee participation, local community ministry involvement, and attendance at campus activities and events.
The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths.
Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning.
Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation.
Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists.
Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church, and regularly attends church.
Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events.
Employee provides active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment and marketing experience along with teaching experience in a university setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of current and future programs.
Engage in activities to increase graduate student enrollment.
Provide effective management of the MACM program.
Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned.
Develops syllabus and course content.
Selects textbook and other course materials.
Uses Learning Management System (Canvas) to post course content and grades.
Maintains availability to meet with students concerning course.
Advises and mentors graduate students.
Participates in scholarly activities and professional development.
Assists with accreditation preparation, site visits, and annual accreditation reporting.
Participates in departmental and university activities.
Serves on department and program committees.