Phillips Theological Seminary Announces Faculty Search

Phillips Theological Seminary is currently seeking applicants to fulfill several faculty positions. Please, see the announcements below from PTS for details.


New Testament
Phillips Theological Seminary invites applications for a tenure or tenure-track faculty appointment, beginning July 1, 2018, in New Testament. Rank open; salary commensurate with rank. PhD or ThD preferred; ABD considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in New Testament studies with a strong background in New Testament Greek and historical-critical methodology opening onto rhetorical, postcolonial and other forms of literary and ideological criticism. Responsibilities will include teaching in both the Master’s and Doctor of Ministry programs across online and on-campus formats.

Please send a cover letter expressing interest in the position and detailing relevant academic and professional experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample syllabus, and the names and contact information of at least three references to tammye.jurena@ptstulsa.edu. In addition, please include a 1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and experience that addresses how students in your classes might translate critical insights from classes you teach to congregational life and a variety of other public settings. The search will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Phillips is an ecumenical seminary affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), is approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church, and is committed to expanding the diversities of its board, faculty, staff, and student community. Members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are encouraged to apply. See www.ptstulsa.edu/employment for position description, employment policies, and more information.


History of Christianity
Phillips Theological Seminary invites applications for a tenure or tenure-track faculty appointment, beginning July 1, 2018, in History of Christianity. Rank open; salary commensurate with rank. PhD or ThD preferred; ABD considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in the history and polity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as it is grounded in broader North American religious history, and one or more of the following areas: Early Christianity, Christianity in the United States, History of Ecumenism, African-American Studies, Global Christianities, Interreligious Engagement, Missiology. Responsibilities will include teaching in both the Master’s and Doctor of Ministry programs across online and on-campus formats.

Please send a cover letter expressing interest in the position and detailing relevant academic and professional experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample syllabus, and the names and contact information of at least three references to tammye.jurena@ptstulsa.edu. In addition, please include a 1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and experience that addresses how students in your classes might translate critical insights from those classes to congregational life and a variety of other public settings. The search will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Phillips is an ecumenical seminary affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), is approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church, and is committed to expanding the diversities of its board, faculty, staff, and student community. Members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are encouraged to apply. See www.ptstulsa.edu/employment for position description, employment policies, and more information.


Practical Theology
Phillips Theological Seminary invites applications for a tenure or tenure-track faculty appointment, beginning July 1, 2018, in Practical Theology. Rank open; salary commensurate with rank. PhD or ThD preferred; ABD considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in the Practices of Theological Leadership in two or more of the following areas: Congregational Studies, Pastoral Care, Spirituality, Christian Education, Worship, and Intercultural Ministries. Responsibilities will include teaching in both the Master’s and Doctor of Ministry programs across online and on-campus formats.

Please send a cover letter expressing interest in the position and detailing relevant academic and professional experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample syllabus, and the names and contact information of at least three references to tammye.jurena@ptstulsa.edu. In addition, please include a 1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and experience that addresses how students in your classes might translate critical insights from those classes to congregational life and a variety of other public settings. The search will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Phillips is an ecumenical seminary affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), is approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church, and is committed to expanding the diversities of its board, faculty, staff, and student community. Members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are encouraged to apply. See www.ptstulsa.edu/employment for position description, employment policies, and more information.