What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Position in New Testament position at ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY?
ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY announces a faculty position in New Testament, on its Wilmore Campus, commencing July 2027. The initial appointment is for three years, renewable, tenure-track. Rank is open. The position involves teaching six courses per year distributed across the Wilmore campus, extension sites, and online. Women and all minority candidates, along with veterans and individuals with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Asbury Theological Seminary is a confessional seminary in the Wesleyan tradition, and enthusiastic agreement with the Seminary’s confessional and ethos statements is essential. Nominations or questions may be addressed to Dr. David R. Bauer, Dean, School of Biblical Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary, 204 N. Lexington Avenue, Wilmore, KY 40390-1199, or via email: biblical.interpretation@asburyseminary.edu. Applications (cover letter and CV) should be submitted through the Paycom application portal, on the Asbury Theological Seminary employment postings at https://asburyseminary.edu/info/employment/.
Your application will be completed upon receipt of the requested three letters of recommendation; please have the letters sent to the School of Biblical Interpretation at biblical.interpretation@asburyseminary.edu
Deadline for applications: Midnight (EST) November 8, 2026.
Qualifications:Qualifications: Candidates seriously considered will demonstrate a strong personal faith commitment to Jesus Christ and active involvement in one’s congregational and denominational life; a completed Ph.D. or comparable degree in New Testament. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate effectiveness or promise in classroom instruction, including online and hybrid formats; demonstrated scholarly achievements or evidence of capacity and commitment to make a scholarly contribution within one’s field; demonstrated ability or promise regarding collegial relations and contribution as a member of a theological faculty. Those with specialization in or a solid background in Second Temple Judaism are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching delivery systems and hybrid residency locations are established by the needs of the School of Biblical Interpretation and Asbury Global, which manages instructional sites located in Orlando, Tampa, Memphis, and Tulsa.