Assistant Professor of Theology

Location: Onsite, Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Start Date: July 1, 2027
Department: Theology, Undergraduate School

The salary range above represents the anticipated hiring range for this position. Rank and salary are commensurate with academic credentials and experience. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

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Shape the Next Generation of Christian Thinkers and Leaders

Are you a scholar-teacher passionate about theology, discipleship, and academic excellence? Join Moody Bible Institute and help equip students with a deep understanding of Scripture, theology, philosophy, and Christian thought for faithful service to Christ.

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise in systematic, historical, and philosophical theology to a Christ-centered academic community where teaching extends beyond the classroom through mentoring, scholarship, and meaningful engagement with students. If you are committed to biblical faithfulness, intellectual rigor, and developing the next generation of Christian leaders, we invite you to consider joining our faculty.

About Moody Bible Institute

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered higher education and media ministry dedicated to equipping people with the truth of God's Word. Through biblical education, trusted media, and ministry resources, Moody impacts lives around the world with the hope of the gospel.

For more than a century, Moody has prepared students for ministry, leadership, and service through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry training. Our faculty play a vital role in this mission by combining academic excellence with a commitment to mentoring and discipleship.

The Opportunity

Moody Bible Institute seeks a faculty member with expertise in systematic, historical, and philosophical theology to teach, mentor, and invest in students within a vibrant Christian learning community.

Primary Teaching Areas

• Systematic Theology I & II
• The Church and Its Doctrine
• History of World Christianity I & II
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Biblical Ethics
• Apologetics
• Elective courses in systematic and historical theology

What You'll Do

• Teach undergraduate theology and related courses with excellence and effectiveness.
• Develop syllabi, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies aligned with program objectives.
• Mentor and advise students through Christ-centered academic and spiritual guidance.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment initiatives, and program improvement.
• Participate in faculty governance, committee service, and institutional initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing research, scholarship, and professional development.
• Foster meaningful relationships with students through participation in campus life, chapels, and community events.
• Support Moody's mission through academic, spiritual, and institutional service.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, or a closely related discipline.
• Undergraduate teaching experience in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in systematic and historical theology.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement through research and publication.
• Strong commitment to Christian faith, local church involvement, and faith integration in higher education.
• Passion for student development through teaching, mentoring, and advising.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and servant-hearted leadership.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred

• PhD in Theology or a closely related discipline.

Work Environment

• This position is based at Moody Bible Institute's Chicago campus and requires regular on-campus presence.
• Faculty responsibilities include classroom instruction, academic advising and mentoring, scholarship, curriculum development, committee participation, and service within a collaborative, Christ-centered academic community.
• Work is primarily performed in professional office and classroom settings, with opportunities for church, ministry, and community engagement.
• Instruction is primarily in person, with faculty expected to effectively utilize online and virtual teaching technologies as needed.
• The position may include teaching online courses or courses within Moody Theological Seminary based on academic needs.
• Faculty schedules generally fall Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities based on academic, ministry, and institutional needs.

Additional Information

• Candidates must demonstrate alignment with Moody Bible Institute's mission, doctrinal beliefs, and Christian values.
• Employees are required to affirm Moody's Statement of Faith and adhere to applicable Community Standards.
• Moody values diversity and seeks team members who engage others in ways that honor its biblical foundation.
• Moody Bible Institute complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws and, as a religious institution, requires employees to hold beliefs consistent with its Doctrinal Statement and Community Standards.

Join Us

At Moody, teaching is more than instruction. It is an opportunity to shape lives, strengthen biblical understanding, mentor future ministry leaders, and contribute to God's work around the world.

If you are a scholar-teacher who values academic excellence, thoughtful scholarship, and Christ-centered student development, we invite you to apply and join a faculty community dedicated to equipping people with the truth of God's Word.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000