Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies

Professional Career • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Moody Bible Institute is seeking an engaging and dedicated scholar-practitioner to join our Undergraduate School as an Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies at our Chicago campus. This is a unique opportunity to bring your academic expertise, ministry experience, and creative vision into the classroom while mentoring students and contributing to the continued growth and development of our Jewish Studies program. If you are energized by rigorous scholarship, meaningful student formation, and the opportunity to help shape a program with lasting ministry impact, we invite you to consider joining the Moody community. As an Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies, you will combine teaching, scholarship, ministry experience, and student mentorship to contribute to Moody’s Christ-centered educational mission. The ideal candidate will be an engaging classroom teacher with an entrepreneurial mindset who brings creativity and initiative to the continued growth and enrichment of the Jewish Studies program. In addition to teaching, you will have opportunities to contribute to course and program development, collaborate across academic disciplines, mentor students in their academic and spiritual formation, and strengthen connections between Moody, the broader academic community, and faith-based ministry.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant academic field.
• Current or demonstrated engagement in Jewish ministry.
• Ability to teach cross-departmentally in areas such as biblical studies, theology, evangelism, intercultural studies, or applied theology.
• Commitment to transformational learning and the holistic development of students.
• Ability and willingness to teach in multiple instructional modalities.
• Desire for continued spiritual growth and a commitment to mentoring students.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated personal integrity, passion, perseverance, and professionalism.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with openness to varied ministry perspectives and approaches.
• Understanding of and commitment to the authority of Scripture and Moody's mission.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing or leading new academic initiatives, programs, or scholarly activities that foster program growth, student engagement, and broader institutional impact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi and teach undergraduate courses in Jewish Studies, including biblical, historical, and theological perspectives, as well as Messianic prophecy.
• Partner with the Program Head to establish appropriate course learning outcomes and assess student achievement.
• Teach effectively across multiple modalities, including in-person and online instruction using learning management systems.
• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to assigned students, supporting both academic progress and spiritual development.
• Maintain a regular on-campus presence and scheduled office hours in accordance with faculty guidelines.
• Participate actively in field, committee, and faculty meetings.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to identify opportunities for program growth, scholarly engagement, course development, and community outreach.
• Contribute to the academic vitality and broader impact of Jewish Studies within Moody and the wider academic and faith community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to a list of benefits for full-time jobs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level