Vanderbilt University, Divinity School

Position ID:

Vanderbilt University-Divinity School-TT [#28797]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor in New Testament Studies

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Nashville, Tennessee 37240, United States of America

Subject Area:

Religious Studies and Theology

Appl Deadline:

2024/11/10 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/10/08)

Position Description:

Description

Vanderbilt Divinity School seeks applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position in New Testament Studies. The appointment will be made at the rank of assistant professor. The ideal candidate would be a scholar who is prepared to teach a variety of approaches to New Testament and early Christianity.

The appointment requires teaching and advising in the degree programs offered by the Divinity School (M.Div., M.T.S., Th.M., and D.Min.), which prepare students for ministry and public leadership, and the Graduate Department of Religion (M.A., Ph.D.), which prepares students for teaching and research. One must have the ability and willingness to work in our masters-level concentration in Global Christianities and Interreligious Encounter. The successful candidate will arrive prepared to teach the introductory course in New Testament, required of divinity students, along with advanced courses in New Testament studies. The appointed faculty member will join the New Testament and Early Christianity Area of the Graduate Department of Religion. While the appointment is in the Divinity School, this position will actively partner with Vanderbilt’s Jewish Studies Program, the Department of Religious Studies, and other appropriate interdisciplinary colleagues throughout the university.

We especially welcome applications from underrepresented candidates. Vanderbilt Divinity School is strongly committed to social justice and values diversity among its faculty and students, as well as in research and teaching. The successful candidate will evidence commitment to the priorities described in the “Divinity Purposes and Commitments” statement (https://divinity.vanderbilt.edu/about/purposes.php).

Qualifications

Successful applicants will have completed either a Ph.D. or its equivalent focused in New Testament studies. Moreover, the candidate should have a promising scholarly trajectory, demonstrate interest in teaching a variety of students in both Divinity and GDR programs, welcome opportunities to work with faculty and students across the University, and be open to teaching and collaboration beyond Vanderbilt in programs involving clergy, laity, and public leaders.

Application Instructions

The search committee will begin reviewing applications November 11, 2024. A cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations (if the candidate has taught previously) should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/156360. Applicants will be able to establish a free Interfolio Dossier & Portfolio account. Questions and nominations may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Bruce Morrill (bruce.morrill@vanderbilt.edu).

Appointment to this position is contingent upon completion of a background check process and a determination that the results are satisfactory to Vanderbilt.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/156360 .

Contact: Dr. Bruce Morrill

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

Vanderbilt Divinity School
411 21st Ave South
Nashville, TN 37240

Web Page: https://divinity.vanderbilt.edu/