Assistant Professor of Practical Theology - Ashland Theological Seminary

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Position Title Assistant Professor of Practical Theology - Ashland Theological Seminary Division Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS) Department Seminary Job Description

Ethos of Ashland Theological Seminary

Ashland Theological Seminary, founded by the Brethren Church, allows its Anabaptist and Pietist heritage to shape the core values of the Seminary. The Seminary is an evangelical and ecumenical institution, as well as a community of faith with an identity shaped by its service to the scholarly community, the church, and the world. We embrace a diversity that finds its unity in Jesus Christ. We practice justice in our engagement with one another and with the world. As partners in ministry and brothers and sisters in Christ, we strive to foster a redemptive community that lives by the values of God’s kingdom.

Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS) is a graduate division of Ashland University, located in Ashland, Ohio. ATS seeks a qualified candidate in Practical Theology. This nine-month, full-time, tenure-track Jack Miller Endowed faculty position in Practical Theology begins on August 1, 2026.

• Faculty deliver courses in multiple formats, including in-person, hybrid, intensive, and online.
• The person in this role is expected to represent the Seminary and University while engaging in community activities that promote theological education and Christian practices.
• The successful candidate demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to the Brethren Church heritage and theological education delivered from a Christ-centered worldview, expresses a strong commitment to a servant-leadership model, and a demonstrates the ability to succeed in this role.
• Faculty represent the Seminary and University while they engage in community activities that promote theological education and Christian practices.
• Faculty teach and advise students in graduate and undergraduate core and advanced Practical Theology courses, provide professional guidance to students, participate in scholarly and professional development activities, serve on Seminary departmental and Seminary committees, and work collegially with Seminary and University faculty and administration.
• The successful candidate will have experience/skills in some or all of the following areas: homiletics, worship, spiritual formation, pastoral theology, and church and culture.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Practical Theology.
• A record of successful experience in higher education and/or other educational environments.
• Experience teaching in non-traditional formats, blended and/or online courses.
• A track record as a collaborative, servant-leader with outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 08/24/2026 Proposed Rank Assistant Tenure-Track No Service Basis 9 month Fixed Term Term Start Date 08/24/2026 Term End Date 05/14/2027 Benefits Yes

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F115P Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 Job Open Date 08/22/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To Apply, Please Submit The Following

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita
• Names, email and phone number of three professional references
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial or official)
• Statement of Teaching philosophy
• Statement of spiritual journey
  
  

ATS, founded by the Brethren tradition and ecumenical in nature, draws from various Christian faith traditions. Agreement with the Seminary’s Statement of Faith, Mission, Strategic Vision, Collegial Faculty Covenant, Code of Institutional Values and Conduct, and Ethos statement is required.

Application review will begin October 1, 2025. However, the position remains open until filled.

Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/7705

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• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• Teaching Statement
• Unofficial Transcripts
• References
  
  

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