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NEW TESTAMENT - Faculty-New Testament

Job Classification

  Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)

Position summary

Seminary New Testament Faculty Member

Qualifications summary

An earned doctoral degree (PhD or ThD) in the area of New Testament studies and textual criticism


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities


  1. Teach a full load of courses in New Testament studies at the masters and doctoral levels

  2. Advise and provide mentorship to masters and doctoral students

  3. Provide advocacy and leadership in the area of New Testament studies to the Seminary and the Seventh-day Adventist Church (and beyond)

  4. Participate in Seminary and University life and responsibilities

  5. Carry regular faculty responsibilities related to teaching, service, research and publication, and administration



Supervisory responsibilities


  1. Work with administrative assistant.



  2. Oversee graduate assistant.



Qualifications


  1. An earned doctoral degree (PhD or ThD) in the area of New Testament studies and textual criticism, preferably from a non-Adventist university

  2. Capacity to communicate effectively and dynamically both on a popular and scholarly level in English

  3. Experience in teaching and pastoral ministry in the Adventist Church

  4. Record of academic engagement and publications is desired along with a potential research agenda in area of expertise

  5. An understanding of adult learning practices and how to apply it in the context of theological education

  6. Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to collaborate well with colleagues; and a disposition conducive to interacting winsomely with students and staff

  7. A personal history of healthy human relations, high moral integrity and Christian spiritual maturity

  8. A commitment to mentor students

  9. Solid support of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and mission.




Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

Technical competencies as needed to successfully perform teaching responsibilities.

Interpersonal interactions

Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to collaborate well with colleagues; and a disposition conducive to interacting winsomely with students and staff

Physical demands

Physical abilities as needed to fulfill teaching responsibilities.

Work environment

Climate-controlled office space with low to moderate noise level.