Oklahoma Christian University·Edmond, Oklahoma
The Associate Professor will teach 12 credit hours per semester, covering both Bible major courses and university core requirements. Additionally, they will provide spiritual and academic mentoring to students while assisting with recruitment and retention efforts for the College of Bible.
Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling.
Oklahoma Christian University’s College of Bible seeks candidates for tenure-track or visiting full-time positions. The College of Bible serves a central role in the spiritual and academic life of OC’s student body by offering a BA in Bible, second majors in Ministry and in Missions, multiple minors, and by teaching 15 hours within the University’s core requirements across all majors.
Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Oklahoma Christian University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance premium support, employer-paid long-term disability (after 1 yr employment) and life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer matching contribution. Additional benefits include tuition discounts and other employee offerings.
Application review is underway and will continue until the position is filled. Apply by clicking the button below. Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in employment, admissions, or the provision of services, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, subject to the provisions of the following, the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the University is controlled by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are members of the Church of Christ. The University operates within the Christian-oriented aims, ideals, and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus, as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University.
Candidates should hold a PhD or DMin in a relevant field, though ABD status may be considered. Applicants must possess teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and a strong commitment to the university's Christian mission and the heritage of the churches of Christ.
Market context
Tenure-track Bible faculty roles in Oklahoma are typically most competitive at Christian universities that value both teaching and scholarship, especially when the position is tied to a specific faith tradition. For this role, a PhD or DMin is preferred, ABD may be considered, and teaching experience plus evidence of scholarship are important; candidates should also show alignment with the university’s Christian mission and the heritage of the churches of Christ. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to your teaching record, research profile, and mission fit.
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