Full-time Faculty, Theology - College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences and Theology

The School of Theology (SOT) cultivates a vibrant Christ-centered community committed to real-world ministry, guided by expert faculty who are deeply invested in students' spiritual, academic, and vocational formation. Rooted in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, the School of Theology equips students through coursework in biblical studies, theology, and Christian ministries to integrate a resilient Christian faith with academic excellence and a thoughtful vision for faithful service in the world. The school provides strong preparation for graduate study as well as immediate leadership and service in a wide range of ministry and vocational contexts. Students also benefit from additional opportunities and resources offered through the Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service. Description: The Department of Biblical Studies, Theology, and Ministry in the School of Theology invites applications for a full-time faculty position in New Testament. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in New Testament and biblical studies, contribute to the university's general education curriculum, and participate in the ongoing development of the department's academic programs. The department seeks a teacher-scholar who demonstrates excellence in undergraduate teaching, an active and developing scholarly agenda, a commitment to the life and mission of the church, and an ability to engage students from a wide range of cultural, theological, and ecclesial backgrounds. The department particularly values candidates who understand biblical studies as part of a broader theological curriculum and who are eager to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries in support of student learning and formation. Specialization: New Testament. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in New Testament and related areas of biblical studies, contribute to the Biblical and Theological Studies major and APU's general education curriculum, and participate in the academic life and shared work of the Department of Biblical Studies, Theology, and Ministry and the School of Theology. Representative courses for which the faculty member may be needed include: • CORE 100 - Cornerstones: Introduces incoming undergraduate students to Azusa Pacific University's four Cornerstones: Christ, Scholarship, Community, and Service. The course helps students understand and engage the university's Christian identity, academic mission, and commitment to community and service. • SOT 200 - Understanding the New Testament: Christ, Redemption, Community, New Creation: An introductory general education course that surveys the New Testament through its cultural contexts, literary genres, and central theological themes. • Upper-division New Testament/Biblical Studies courses within the Biblical and Theological Studies major. • Biblical Languages: Introductory and/or intermediate courses in biblical Greek and/or other biblical languages according to departmental needs. Additional responsibilities include: • Maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication appropriate to rank and discipline. • Demonstrate excellence and continued development in student-centered, culturally responsive undergraduate teaching and pedagogy. • Advise and mentor undergraduate students. • Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and other departmental initiatives. • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across biblical studies, theology, ministry, and related disciplines. • Participate actively in faculty governance through service on departmental, School, and/or University committees. • Contribute to student recruitment and retention efforts as appropriate. • Maintain active engagement with the broader scholarly, ecclesial, and/or professional community. • Advance APU's mission, vision, and strategic priorities through teaching, scholarship, service, and participation in the life of the university. • Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Dean. Level: Assistant or Associate Professor. Qualifications: • Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in New Testament, Biblical Studies, or a closely related field. ABD candidates who expect to complete the degree prior to the start of the appointment are encouraged to apply. • Demonstrated expertise in New Testament studies. • Evidence of or potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. • Evidence of a promising scholarly research and publication agenda. • Competence in the languages and methods appropriate to the academic study of the New Testament. • Ability to teach students from diverse cultural, theological, and ecclesial backgrounds. • Commitment to collaborative academic work and collegial participation in departmental and university life. • Commitment to the integration of Christian faith, learning, and scholarship. • Alignment with the Christian mission and identity of Azusa Pacific University. • Conversant in the Wesleyan Holiness tradition. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience teaching New Testament at the undergraduate level. • Ability to teach biblical Greek and/or other biblical languages as needed. • Ability to contribute to additional areas of the Biblical and Theological Studies curriculum. • Demonstrated ability to engage a range of historical, literary, theological, and/or contextual approaches to New Testament interpretation. • Demonstrated record of scholarly publication and/or professional engagement appropriate to career stage. • Experience with curriculum development, assessment, academic advising, or other forms of academic leadership. • Demonstrated experience or clear potential to teach and mentor students effectively across varied cultural, linguistic, educational, theological, and ecclesial backgrounds in support of APU's Christ-centered mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and a Military Friendly institution. Experience: • Experience in higher education teaching in New Testament, Biblical Studies, or related fields is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, scholarly development, student mentorship, and collaborative participation in an academic community. Workload: Full-time faculty position. Hire Date: Open until filled. Mental Demands: • Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects of teaching, scholarship, and service. • Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information. • Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff and maintain collegial relationships. • Self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form. Compensation: • $72,384 to $125,460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package . • Compensation will be based on experience, rank, and qualifications. Additional Information: Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe ), to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.