Professor of Theology

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL THEOLOGICAL SE • Alexandria, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Virginia Theological Seminary, a seminary of The Episcopal Church, invites applications for a full-time tenure or tenure-track faculty position in Theology. The successful candidate will teach 15 credits annually, comprised of a range of courses for Master's- and Doctoral-level students at introductory and advanced levels. These include Historical Witness of the Church, a required course in the MDiv degree program that is jointly taught with colleagues in history every year, as well as upper-level courses in theology. There are likely to be opportunities to teach residential intensives and online courses at our affiliated partner institution, The General Theological Seminary. In addition to teaching, all faculty at VTS are expected to engage in a robust publishing program, contribute to the seminary's lifelong learning offerings, participate in daily worship and shared lunch, advise students, and share in the broader intellectual ad formational life of the seminary community.

Requirements

• Commitment to Christ and God’s mission in the world, and to theological education and formation.
• A Doctoral degree (PhD or ThD) in Theology, conferred before June 30, 2027, with expertise in a focused field within the discipline.
• Competence in teaching Theology at the Master's level.
• Evidence of or capacity for scholarly publication and research.
• Demonstrate a special strength or capacity for teaching and mentoring underrepresented students.
• Knowledge of Anglican/Episcopal thinkers and sources, and ability to set their contributions within the broad sweep of ecumenical endeavor.
• Working out of a methodology that may include but is not limited to constructive, contextual, doctrinal, historical, and systematic approaches.
• Openness to teaching in online and face-to-face contexts.
• Submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae along with the names and email addresses of three references to [email protected].

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 credits annually, comprised of a range of courses for Master's- and Doctoral-level students at introductory and advanced levels.
• Teach Historical Witness of the Church, a required course in the MDiv degree program.
• Teach upper-level courses in theology.
• Teach residential intensives and online courses at The General Theological Seminary.
• Engage in a robust publishing program.
• Contribute to the seminary's lifelong learning offerings.
• Participate in daily worship and shared lunch.
• Advise students.
• Share in the broader intellectual and formational life of the seminary community.

What This Job Offers

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