Biblical Studies 2014-2015

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Whitworth University (WA) - TT Asst. Professor of Biblical Studies
College of Arts and Sciences

Tenure Track

Start Date: July 1, 2015

Founded in 1890, Whitworth has been consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the West. In its strong liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs, Whitworth unites a robust commitment to Christian mission and service, academic rigor, and care for students. A community of Christian scholars carries out the university's mission to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart to enable students to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity.

Whitworths Theology Department excels in introducing students to the Christian faith. The curriculum includes courses in a wide variety of subjects, including biblical languages, biblical studies, Christian theology, church history, theological ethics, Christian spirituality, world religions, and philosophy of religion. The department also offers an MA in Theology and a Certification for Ministry track, which prepare students for vocational ministry. Faculty members in the department have earned a reputation for being excellent teachers, mentors, scholars, and servants of the church. Theology majors pursue a wide variety of vocational options in addition to traditional ministry in the church and para-church organizations. For a further description of the Theology Department and the work of its faculty, please see http://www.whitworth.edu/Academic/Department/Theology/index.aspx.

We are seeking an active biblical scholar who is passionate about teaching the Christian Scriptures and mentoring students of all backgrounds. The candidate should be excited to commit to Whitworth's distinctive mind and heart mission as a Reformed, evangelical, and ecumenical university. The area of specialization is open (within Old Testament or New Testament), but applicants must demonstrate the ability also to teach biblical theology more broadly and to connect their biblical scholarship to the life of the church. For a truly exceptional candidate, approval to hire at the level of Associate Professor may be sought.

Responsibilities and duties: Teach seven courses a year, concentrating on biblical studies and biblical theology; serve as mentor and advisor to students; engage in research and writing in biblical studies and related fields; participate in departmental activities and governance, professional activities, and faculty assemblies, development days, retreats, and committees; contribute expertise in biblical studies to the wider campus and church community.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
 * Ph.D. or equivalent in biblical studies by August 2015.
 * Evidence of the potential for teaching excellence at the university level.
 * Evidence of the potential to make a scholarly contribution to either Old Testament or New Testament studies.
 * A personal commitment to the Christian faith, to the integration of faith and learning, to the flourishing of both global and local church, and to service to the Christian community.
 * Must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States by the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue to work legally for the duration of appointment.
 * Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
 * Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to race, gender, physical limitations, class or religious perspectives.
 * A commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
 * A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.

Background check and education verification required

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The following documents are required to complete the online application form at http://www.whitworth.edu/jobs :

1. A letter of interest.

2. Your curriculum vitae.

3. A list of names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references; two of these must be academic references, one may be a pastor or someone who is able to speak to your ability to connect your scholarship to the life of the church, to introduce students to the Christian faith and to mentor students of all backgrounds.

4. Your graduate and undergraduate transcripts (may be unofficial).

5. Three recent student course evaluations or a note explaining why they are not available.

6. A short personal essay characterizing your Christian faith. For expanded guidelines, please see http://www.whitworth.edu/facultyfaithessay

For more information please contact Dr. Jonathan Moo (jmoo@whitworth.edu)


 * Application review begins October 1, 2014. The position will remain open and applications will be reviewed until filled, but applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by October to ensure full consideration. We anticipate conducting interviews at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature / American Academy of Religion in San Diego in November. Campus interviews are anticipated for early December 2014.