What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of New Testament Theology position at Concordia University - Irvine Ca?
Christ College at Concordia University Irvine invites applications for a full-time faculty member in New Testament at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2025. The faculty member will teach undergraduate theology courses in Concordia's Enduring Questions and Ideas Curriculum as well as upper division and/or graduate courses in Greek, New Testament, and Biblical exegesis. The faculty member will also engage in theological scholarship, provide service to the university, and represent the Lutheran theological tradition within the university community. Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in relevant field; candidates who are ABD may be considered. The ability and willingness to carry out part-time administrative roles is also desired.
Qualifications: Only candidates who are currently ordained ministers in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, or will be eligible for ordination by the time of the appointment, will be considered for this position. This position requires Synodical prior approval per bylaw 3.10.6.9.2 (2023 LCMS Handbook).
Appointment: This position is a full-time position on the university's Turtle Rock Campus in Irvine, CA. Occasional online and/or summer teaching may be required. The faculty member is expected to participate fully in the life of the university, including chapel, university committees and service, and informal collegial conversations.
Application Requirements:
Applicants should submit
- An interactive application or a printable application to the CUI HR employment website.
- 1-2 page letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Transcript showing highest earned degree
- Names of three professional references who can speak to the candidate's teaching ability and scholarship
Review of application materials begins immediately and continues until the position is funded and filled. Concordia University Irvine, California is a Lutheran co-ed, residential liberal arts university serving over 4,300 students, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in over forty fields of study. Please visit Concordia's website at www.cui.edu for additional information.
Salary : $66,560 - $105,000
