Professor Theology (6637)

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Friends University invites applications for a full-time faculty member to serve as open rank Professor of Theology. This reports to the Chair of the Division of Theology and Humanities. The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in Theology or a closely related field. A required path to completion with a letter from committee chair is required for ABD candidates. The successful applicant will teach required and elective theology courses within the Christian Formation and Ministry major, as well as generalist courses that meet general education requirements. Opportunities to teach at the graduate level may also be available. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY & THE COMMUNITY Friends University offers a complement of traditional undergraduate majors, non-traditional adult degree-completion programs, and professional graduate programs. Founded in 1898, the University is situated on a beautiful park-like campus in the heart of Wichita, Kansas. Wichita is a vibrant urban city with all the charms of a small town. Our great community offers something for everyone and is rich in arts, education, leisure, and commercial resources. Friends University seeks to hire faculty who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is: Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.

Requirements

The successful candidate will hold, at a minimum, a PhD in theology or a closely related field and will have significant academic and/or professional experience.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate prior success in developing connections with undergraduate students in and outside of the classroom.
Hold an earned doctorate in theology or a closely related field
Demonstrate a significant level of academic experience, including undergraduate teaching experience and a record of academic publications
Be a dynamic educator and scholar who is capable of engaging the university community and the broader community in dialog regarding matters of faith
Demonstrate the ability to grow the Christian Formation and Ministry major by successfully recruiting undergraduate students to the major
Have experience in ministry and church leadership
Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with local churches and their leaders

Nice To Haves

The university prefers to hire a candidate who holds a doctoral degree theology and has demonstrated excellence as a university-level instructor.
A required path to completion with a letter from committee chair is required for ABD candidates.