Open rank, full-time, tenured or tenure-track appointment, beginning July 1, 2027 Virginia Theological Seminary, a seminary ofThe Episcopal Church, invites applications for a faculty position in Theology. The successful candidate will teach 15 creditsannually, comprised of a range of courses for Master's- and Doctoral-level students at introductory and advanced levels. These includeHistorical Witness of the Church, a required course in the MDiv degree program that is jointly taught with colleagues in history every year,as well as upper-level courses in theology. There are likely to be opportunities to teach residential intensives and online courses at our affiliated partner institution, The General Theological Seminary. In addition to teaching,all faculty at VTS are expected to engage in a robust publishing program, contribute to the seminary's lifelong learning offerings,participate in daily worship and shared lunch, advise students, and share in the broader intellectual and formational life of the seminarycommunity.

Qualifications include:

Commitment to Christ and God's mission in the world, and to theological educationand formation; A doctoral degree (PhD or ThD) in Theology conferred before June 30, 2027, with expertise in a focused fieldwithin the discipline; Competence in teaching Theology at the Master's level; Evidence of or capacity for scholarlypublication and research; In line with the seminary's Covenant ,demonstrate a special strength or capacity for teaching and mentoring underrepresented students; Knowledge of Anglican/Episcopalthinkers and sources, and ability to set their contributions within the broad sweep of ecumenical endeavor; working out of a methodologythat may include but is not limited to constructive, contextual, doctrinal, historical, and systematic approaches; and Opennessto teaching in online and face-to-face contexts. The Seminary's primary mission is to form Christians for lay or ordainedleadership and service in the ministry of the Church. Out of its evangelical, Catholic, and missionary tradition we seek to prepare ourstudents as servants of Jesus Christ to equip the people of God for their vocation and ministry in the world. Couples and personsfrom historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. All full-time faculty members live on campus. Applicant shouldsubmit a letter of application and curriculum vitae along with the names and email addresses of three references to qharkless@vts.edu . The committee will begin their review of applications on September 14, 2026 andcontinue their work until the position is filled.