Biblical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies Faculty

Biblical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies Faculty

Messiah University

The Department of Biblical, Religious and Philosophical Studies at Messiah University invites applications for a Term-Tenure Track position in Christian Ministries.

Responsibilities: Teach a wide range of courses in the areas of Christian Ministry, Theology, and Community Engagement. Specific courses may include: Theology of Ministry, Creative Communication of the Gospel, Evangelism & Discipleship, Pastoral Counseling, Field Experience, Christian Spirituality, and Basic Conflict Mediation, as well as general education theology courses. In addition, provide ongoing mentoring, guidance, and vocational support to our Christian Ministries majors.

Qualifications: Terminal degree in Christian Ministries or related field is required, as well as recent experience in congregational ministry and leadership. Demonstration of Christian faith commitment required. Ideal applicant will be a teacher-scholar, committed to undergraduate liberal arts education, collegiality, and community engagement. Interest in and ability to deepen connections between the department and the program in Peace and Conflict Studies is highly desirable. Undergraduate teaching experience preferred. Commitment to community outreach, non-profit collaboration, conflict mediation, and intercultural experience preferred.

The Program: The department of Biblical, Religious & Philosophical Studies offers four academic majors: Biblical and Religious Studies, Christian Ministries & Leadership, Philosophy, and Youth Ministries. Additionally, the department provides general education courses for all undergraduate students.

The Department: The department of Biblical, Religious & Philosophical Studies is a community of students and Christian scholars who specialize in biblical studies, Christian ministry, philosophy, religious history, theology, and world religions.

The goal of the BRPS department is to model and encourage informed thinking about Christian faith and practice and the role of religion in the world. We foster spiritual, philosophical, and theological reflection that enables individuals to develop and deepen Christian commitment, interpret matters of faith intelligently and minister to others with wisdom and compassion. Our students explore life's most fundamental questions as they learn to think clearly, analytically, and creatively about controversial ideas while developing and articulating their own distinctly Christian worldview.

The University: Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of nearly 2,500 undergraduate students including 18.5% under-represented and 2.6% international students from 22 countries and over 700 graduate students including 18.8% of students from under-represented populations.

The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.

Diversity: Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that enables educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and cultural intelligence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Starting Date: August 2024

Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications and Nominations: Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."

Vitae Instructions to Applicants: Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.

Please apply via the following link: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/24709

Messiah University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran’s status in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. Consistent with our nondiscrimination statement, the University does not tolerate abuse or harassment of employees, students or other individuals associated with the University. This includes, but is not limited to, vendors, contractors, and guests on the basis of, but not limited to, any of the above categories. Women and persons from historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.