Professor of Preaching (Open Rank)

Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary • Hamilton, MA

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About The Position

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a multidenominational, evangelical graduate school committed to equipping Christian leaders to think theologically, engage globally, and live biblically. With nearly 1,400 students across campuses in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Florida, and online, Gordon-Conwell’s student body represents more than eighty-five denominations and fifty countries. The seminary offers master’s and doctoral programs—delivered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese—that combine academic excellence, spiritual formation, and a deep commitment to Scripture. Its 12,000 alumni serve Christ through ministry in the church, the academy, and the workplace. Gordon-Conwell is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, the New England Commission of Higher Education, and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (www.gordonconwell.edu) announces a faculty position in the area of preaching with the primary location at the Hamilton campus. This position is for any rank from Assistant up to the Haddon Robinson Chair of Preaching. This is a continuing-status track appointment with an expected start date of July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible after the position is filled. The successful candidate for this position should have extensive experience in the pulpit as well as a track record of excellence in classroom teaching and effectiveness in preparing students for preaching and pastoral ministry in the ‘Big Idea’ tradition of Haddon Robinson. The candidate should be a gifted researcher and have several significant contributions to theologically related scholarship and/or leadership in the life of the church.

This position entails considerable leadership outside the classroom in the ongoing task of forming students for the preaching call. The professor holding this position will be expected to participate in the life of the seminary through weekly Chapel worship and advising, mentoring and discipleship activities with students. The ideal candidate will be skilled at envisioning and organizing programs and continuing education events for alumni pastors.

The professor’s teaching responsibilities will be primarily at the Hamilton Campus (in-person and digital), with an expectation that the professor will teach at our Charlotte campus annually. The professor will be expected to teach Masters level courses as well as supervise and teach in the Doctor of Ministry program as well as our anticipated PhD program.

The Hamilton Campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is invested in a “Life Together” ethos of education that prioritizes presence, intentionality, and relationships. Faculty and students are encouraged to engage in rhythms of prayer, worship, and fellowship, as well as intentional discipleship relationships.[1] The ideal candidate will be committed to investing time in personal mentoring/discipleship of our students.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in theology (MDiv preferable)
• Ph.D. in a subject relevant to homiletics
• Scholarly participation in the field through publication
• Experience with theological education and pastoral ministry
• Person of Christian character
• Manifestly collegial in their relationships, demonstrating an ability to work well with colleagues who represent various ecclesial traditions and ethnic backgrounds
• Attentive to different cultures, being able to serve both our local New England context and our growing international student body
• Committed to academic excellence, to the spiritual nurturing of students, and to the Church
• Willingness to teach in both in-person and digital modalities
• Agree with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Mission Statement and Commentary, Community Life Statement and must indicate agreement annually with the school’s Statement of Faith

Responsibilities

• Classroom teaching (in-person and digital modalities)
• Teach Masters level courses
• Supervise and teach in the Doctor of Ministry program
• Teach in anticipated PhD program
• Participate in weekly Chapel worship
• Advising, mentoring and discipleship activities with students
• Envisioning and organizing programs and continuing education events for alumni pastors

What This Job Offers

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