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Professor of Theology

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL THEOLOGICAL SE·Alexandria, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The professor will teach 15 credits annually across Master's and Doctoral levels, including required and upper-level theology courses. Additionally, the role involves engaging in a robust publishing program, student advising, and active participation in the seminary's intellectual and communal life.

Job DetailsLevel

  • ExperiencedJob
  • Location:
  • Virginia
  • Theological
  • Seminary -
  • Alexandria,
  • VA 223042230Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level:
  • Graduate
  • DegreeSalary
  • Range: $65,000.00Employment Opportunity Professor of Theology Open rank, full-time, tenured or tenure-track appointment, beginning July 1, 2027 Virginia Theological Seminary, a seminary of The Episcopal Church, invites applications for a full-time tenure or tenure-track faculty position in Theology. 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 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 ad formational life of the seminary community.
  • QualificationsQualifications 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 that may include but is not limited to constructive, contextual, doctrinal, historical, and systematic approaches; and Openness to teaching in online and face-to-face contexts. The Seminary's primary mission is to form Christians for lay or ordained leadership and service in the ministry of the Church. Out of its evangelical, Catholic, and missionary tradition we seek to prepare our students as servants of Jesus Christ to equip the people of God for their vocation and ministry in the world. Couples and persons from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. All full-time faculty members live in faculty housing on campus. Applicant should submit 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 and continue their work until the position is filled. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree (PhD or ThD) in Theology and demonstrate a commitment to theological education and the mission of the Church. Applicants should have proven teaching competence, a capacity for scholarly research, and the ability to mentor underrepresented students.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Mentoring
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Theology
  • Curriculum development
  • Student advising
  • Scholarly publishing
  • Systematic theology
  • Anglican theology
  • Episcopal theology
  • Ecumenical studies
  • Historical theology
  • Contextual theology

Benefits

  • Faculty housing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Posted
Jun 24, 2026
Closes
Dec 31, 2026
Application
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PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL THEOLOGICAL SE

Virginia Theological Seminary is the flagship seminary of the Episcopal Church. Founded in 1823, VTS prepares women and men from around the world for both ordained and lay service in the Church. Students from every Episcopal province in the United States and from many other...

IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size51-200 employees
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Theology faculty roles are selective

In Virginia, professor of theology openings are typically tied to colleges, seminaries, and church-affiliated institutions that value both teaching and mission alignment. These roles are competitive because they often require a doctoral degree, evidence of scholarly research, strong classroom teaching, and the ability to mentor underrepresented students. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show how your research, teaching, and church commitment fit the institution’s mission.

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