Faculty - Theology

Moody Bible Institute, IL - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Bible and Theology Field of Moody Theological Seminary seeks to appoint a full-time junior or senior faculty member to its Chicago campus beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in Systematic and Historical Theology, excellent communication skills, involvement in academic research and writing, eagerness to mentor students and perform faculty service, and enthusiasm for MBI's mission and theological commitments. Candidates should have the skill necessary to assist ministry practitioners to apply the content of Systematic Theology to current cultural issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi and teach students in assigned courses.
• Determine instructional outcomes appropriate to each course taught and assess student academic and/or skill achievement related to those outcomes.
• Be prompt in submission of grades, reports, and other required information.
• Serve as academic advisor to assigned students.
• Be present on campus a minimum of three days per week, and post and maintain a minimum of eight office hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.
• Assist the field chair with the development and maintenance of program goals.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a program assessment plan.
• Work with the field chair to implement changes in program curriculum based upon assessment results.
• Provide the field chair with professional goals and objectives for an annual performance review.
• Attend designated chapels, retreats, and events to further the sense of community, shared values, and experiences.
• Be engaged in professional development, scholarship, and research and writing appropriate to the primary discipline and in the scholarship of teaching.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• D. in Systematic Theology or a related discipline.
• Commitment and ability to teach existing Systematic Theology, Church History, and Historical Theology courses as well as to develop new ones.
• A commitment to transformational learning and the development of the whole student, demonstrated through a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning, mentoring, and advising.
• An attitude of teamwork, openness, and appreciation for the diversity of ideas within the field.
• A high level of personal integrity, energy, and resilience.
• A record of academic scholarship through publication in various print and media forums.
• Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Terminal Degree in Systematic Theology
• Teaching Experience in Systematic Theology

Benefits

• Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry environment
• Opportunity to impact the Kingdom of God