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Professor of Theology

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Alexandria, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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A Religious Studies Professor teaches foundational religious ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

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Professor of Theology

ALEANDRIA, VA

Posted Jul 9, 2026 Job Title Professor of Theology Name of church or organization Virginia Theological Seminary Job Location

ALEANDRIA, VA

Job Description The successful candidate will teach 15 credits annually, comprised of a range of courses for Master's- and Doctoral-level students at introductory and advanced levels. These include Historical Witness of the Church, a required course in the MDiv degree program that is jointly taught, 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 learning offerings, participate in daily worship and shared lunch, advise students, and share in the seminary community. Qualifications include: Commitment to Christ and God's mission in the world, and to theological education and formation; A doctoral degree (PhD or ThD) in Theology conferred before June 30, 2027, with expertise in a focused field within the discipline; Competence in teaching Theology at the Master's level; Evidence of or capacity for scholarly publication and research; In line with the seminary's Covenant, demonstrate a special strength or capacity for teaching and mentoring underrepresented students; Knowledge of Anglican/Episcopal thinkers and sources, and ability to set their contributions within the broad sweep of ecumenical endeavor; working out of a methodology; and Openness to teaching in online and face-to-face contexts. Type of Commitment Full Time Does this job pay? Yes