Faculty Position in New Testament

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.