Assistant or Associate Professor, Christian Ministry & Leadership

Biola University announces the full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Christian Ministry Leadership graduate programs of Talbot School of Theology beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will begin at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor (level to be determined commensurate with education and experience). This position is located in Arizona. RESPONSIBILITIES: Faculty members are scholar-practitioners who integrate Christian faith, academic excellence, and ministry practice in teaching, scholarship, and service. This faculty position fulfills the following duties: Teach 21 credits per academic year in existing graduate courses. Courses may be residential, online, or hybrid. Provide academic and professional advisement to students. Remain current in their field by engaging in research, scholarship, and publication. Willingness to travel to teach as part of Talbot's modular, hybrid, cohort courses. Serve as a faculty team member on department and university committees as assigned. Participate in campus, university, local church, and community service activities. Participate in other professional duties. QUALIFICATIONS : Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate: Completed doctorate (or equivalent) in a theological field or a similar field (required). Demonstrated expertise in Christian ministry and/or leadership, including experience in church, parachurch, nonprofit, educational, or other ministry contexts. Academic training, expertise, and re