Biblical Studies Position - Employment - Cedarville University

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Full-time Faculty of Biblical Studies: School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Cedarville University

Home to 3,000 Christian students from 48 states and 14 countries, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist university of arts, sciences, professional, and graduate programs located in Cedarville, Ohio. As a Christ-centered learning community, the University is equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is known for its commitment to biblical integration, spiritual formation, cultural engagement, academic quality, worldwide ministry, and student satisfaction. Learn more at www.cedarville.edu.

The School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Our school serves a unique role in the CU community. As a Christ-centered learning community focused on the integration of faith and learning, we serve a role central to the University’s mission. We exist to equip every Cedarville University student with Biblical knowledge, a theological framework, and skills for a lifetime of continuing study; to encourage students to embrace a process of spiritual formation characterized by intentional growth in the community of Christ’s followers; and to equip students to engage the world in a culturally sensitive, Christ-like manner. We also exist to equip Bible Department majors for ministry or graduate studies by further deepening their biblical, theological and philosophical knowledge, developing a theoretical framework for life and ministry, and sharpening their ministry skills.

The School of Biblical and Theological Studies houses the three departments of Biblical Studies, Ministry and Mission and Theology and Philosophy.

The Opportunity

Cedarville University is a primarily undergraduate institution with a wide array of majors and professional programs with a required liberal arts core. Every student completes a 16 semester hour Bible minor. The position will include teaching required courses in the minor including large section classes of Old or New Testament Literature, as well as major classes appropriate for background and experience, advising and mentoring students, committee work and scholarly activity.

Candidate Qualifications

Applicants who have completed the Ph.D. degree or comparable degree in biblical studies with an emphasis in Old or New Testament and demonstrated competence or promise in classroom instruction and scholarly research are strongly preferred; outstanding late-stage ABD applications will be considered. The successful candidate must be able to function collegially in a team-oriented environment.

Faculty candidates may expect to teach in an environment that embraces the integration of faith and learning across the disciplines. Cedarville University stands in the Baptist tradition. The successful candidate must be in complete agreement with the doctrinal positions of the University. In all other aspects Cedarville University is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages minorities to apply.

Application and Inquiries

Interested applicants are invited to apply online and send letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Dr. Thomas Hutchison, Interim Dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies, or Mrs. Pam Bromer at 937-766-7640.