Faculty in Scriptural Studies

Description

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 

COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES 

Faculty in Scriptural Studies 

College of Theology and Christian Ministries 

The College of Theology and Christian Ministries at Northwest Nazarene University has a respected tradition of service to the institution, the denomination, the region, and the communities of southwest Idaho. The College consists of the undergraduate Department of Philosophy and Religion (which services the general education program of the University and offers several academic majors: Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Intercultural Ministry, Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion, and Youth Ministry) and the Northwest Nazarene Divinity School (which offers fully online ThD degrees in both English and Spanish, Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees in Missional Leadership; Pastoral Ministry; and Spiritual Formation.) The College presently consists of nine full-time faculty members who are actively engaged in both academic conversations and church ministry.

Description of Position

The College of Theology and Christian Ministries of Northwest Nazarene University is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member (Professor of Scriptural Studies, rank and specialty open) to begin in the Fall of 2026. This position will include teaching courses in scriptural studies (both general education courses in scriptural studies and online master's courses in scriptural studies as well as more specialized courses in either Old or New Testament exegesis, according to the candidate’s expertise), along with academic advising and other faculty responsibilities within the University and College. 

Northwest Nazarene University is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene and seeks to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration, and students. Women and persons of diverse ethnicities are especially encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Qualifications 

Applicants are preferred to possess a completed Ph.D. in a discipline within the field of scriptural studies (although ABD will be considered). Strong candidates will have a proven track record in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, understand teaching ministry as a Christian vocation, and demonstrate active engagement and contribution to scriptural and theological scholarship through publication and academic service. Strong candidates will also value teaching and mentoring a variety of students as well as the place of theological scholarship. Candidates need to be ordained ministers or pursing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. The University and College require that all candidates approach theology from a Wesleyan theological perspective, be in agreement with the mission and doctrines of the Church of the Nazarene, agree to live within the mission and lifestyle values of NNU, be willing to help advance the mission and vision of the University, and be an active participant in the Church of the Nazarene.

Compensation 

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of the candidate. Full-time faculty receive access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits for employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, sabbatical experiences, and a retirement program.

Application Process 

To be considered for this position, a complete application must be received, including all of the following:

• Letter of interest
• Application form
• Curriculum vita
• Responses to the NNU Christian Mission
• Statement describing your philosophy of Christian higher education
• Statement describing your philosophy of teaching
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Letter of reference from current pastor
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable for the hiring process, official required upon hire)

Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until position is filled. The start date for this position is Fall of 2026.

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended.)