About the role
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Position Details
Brite Divinity School, affiliated with Texas Christian University, invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position in New Testament at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Ph.D. or equivalent in New Testament, Early Christianity, or a closely related field is required by the time of appointment. Teaching experience is preferred. The appointment will commence on August 1, 2027.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and academic writing is expected. The teaching load is four courses per year at both the master's and doctoral levels, including introductory New Testament courses. Areas of specialization within New Testament studies are open. Candidates whose expertise contributes to curricular strengths such as Pauline literature, the Gospels, the Apocalypse, early Christianity and Christian origins, biblical interpretation, and contextual hermeneutics are especially encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to engage New Testament texts critically and theologically through a range of interdisciplinary and hermeneutical approaches, including historical-critical, literary, social-scientific, feminist, womanist, queer, postcolonial, racial/ethnic, and cultural studies methodologies. Brite particularly welcomes candidates whose scholarship and teaching connect New Testament studies and early Christianity with contemporary questions of ecclesial leadership, public theology, justice, theological education, and religious innovation in a rapidly changing social context.
The successful candidate will be prepared to teach both foundational and advanced courses in New Testament and Christian Origins, contribute to the broader curricular and formational mission of Brite Divinity School, and participate actively in the intellectual life of the institution. A demonstrated commitment to mentoring and supporting students, including doctoral students, is expected.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
Department Details
Brite Divinity School, located on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading progressive seminary dedicated to preparing religious and community leaders through academic excellence, spiritual formation, and practical ministry training. Brite offers master's and doctoral degrees, including collaborative programs across TCU. Brite is committed to an ecumenical, diverse, and inclusive learning community, including students, faculty, and staff who are multi-racial, multinational, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Accredited by SACSCOC and ATS, Brite is one of four seminaries related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the denomination's only seminary affiliated with a university.
Required Application Materials & Application Instructions
Complete application and provide:
- A cover letter describing interests in teaching and research, as well as alignment with Brite's mission and ethos;
- Curriculum vitae;
- A list of three references.
Additionally, email all materials as a single PDF to BriteSearch@tcu.edu, placing "New Testament Faculty Search" in the subject line.