Faculty in Scriptural Studies

Northwest Nazarene University Inc•Nampa, ID

26d

About The Position

The College of Theology and Christian Ministries at Northwest Nazarene University has a respected tradition of service to the institution, the denomination, the region, and the communities of southwest Idaho. The College consists of the undergraduate Department of Philosophy and Religion (which services the general education program of the University and offers several academic majors: Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Intercultural Ministry, Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion, and Youth Ministry) and the Northwest Nazarene Divinity School (which offers fully online ThD degrees in both English and Spanish, Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees in Missional Leadership; Pastoral Ministry; and Spiritual Formation.) The College presently consists of nine full-time faculty members who are actively engaged in both academic conversations and church ministry. Description of Position The College of Theology and Christian Ministries of Northwest Nazarene University is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member (Professor of Scriptural Studies, rank and specialty open) to begin in the Fall of 2026. This position will include teaching courses in scriptural studies (both general education courses in scriptural studies and online master's courses in scriptural studies as well as more specialized courses in either Old or New Testament exegesis, according to the candidate’s expertise), along with academic advising and other faculty responsibilities within the University and College. Northwest Nazarene University is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene and seeks to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration, and students. Women and persons of diverse ethnicities are especially encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Applicants are preferred to possess a completed Ph.D. in a discipline within the field of scriptural studies (although ABD will be considered)
Candidates need to be ordained ministers or pursing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene
All candidates approach theology from a Wesleyan theological perspective
Be in agreement with the mission and doctrines of the Church of the Nazarene
Agree to live within the mission and lifestyle values of NNU
Be willing to help advance the mission and vision of the University
Be an active participant in the Church of the Nazarene

Nice To Haves

Proven track record in teaching undergraduate and graduate students
Understand teaching ministry as a Christian vocation
Demonstrate active engagement and contribution to scriptural and theological scholarship through publication and academic service
Value teaching and mentoring a variety of students as well as the place of theological scholarship

Responsibilities

Teaching courses in scriptural studies (both general education courses in scriptural studies and online master's courses in scriptural studies as well as more specialized courses in either Old or New Testament exegesis, according to the candidate’s expertise)
Academic advising
Other faculty responsibilities within the University and College