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Faculty Position in New Testament
United Lutheran Seminary (ULS.edu) seeks applicants for atenure-track or tenured faculty position in biblical studies, with an emphasisin New Testament. The appointment is open in rank, promotion and tenure decisions will be based on the experience of the candidate. The position start date is open for the Spring or Fall semester 2027.
Candidates who apply should:
● Have a Ph.D. in the field of the New Testament
● Demonstrate a mastery of Greek and the ability to teach it
● Demonstrate an ability to train students in critical theoretical approaches to the study of the Bible (specific areas of specialization open)
● Demonstrate an ability to teach students the context of the New Testament within Second Temple Judaism and its Greco-Roman environment
● Demonstrate commitment to forming leaders for ministry in a broadly ecumenical context, with attention to ULS’s denominational commitments. Ordination or leadership in the ELCA or a full-communion partner is advantageous.
The successful candidate should be prepared to:
● Offer five courses per year in a variety of degree programs [MDiv, MA, STM, DMin and Ph.D.] including online, hybrid and intensive courses
● Utilize (with any necessary training provided) technology in the classroom and in online teaching, e.g., Zoom, Canvas (LMS), and Accordance Bible software
● Advise students
● Participate in committee work
● Participate in the life of the seminary community
● Participate in continuing education and training for pastors, lay professionals, and laity. Professors in ELCA seminaries also participate in the ordination process for ELCA candidates.
● Engage in research and publication in the field of New Testament studies
● United Lutheran Seminary has campuses in Gettysburg and Philadelphia. Residency can be at either campus, but occasional travel and teaching between the two campuses is expected.
United Lutheran Seminary is an institution of the ELCA, and successful candidates should be committed to its mission and share its ecumenical and multicultural commitments. Such candidates will participate in our commitment to the dignity and solidarity of all persons and the value of intercultural understanding. ULS seeks to build a diverse, inclusive faculty that can support, educate and promote an increasingly diverse student population; we welcome applications from women and minority candidates. Salary and benefits are competitive with faculty among peer institutions and commensurate with experience teaching in higher education.
Applications received by September 1 will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is filled.
Please send single PDF with a cover letter, curriculum vita, and the contact information for three references to Dr. Leslie Virnelson, the Search CommitteeChair, at lvirnelson@uls.edu. Candidates who advance in the process may be asked for writing samples.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of the United Lutheran Seminary (the “Seminary” or“ULS”), in accordance with its Bylaws, Human Resource Practices and applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status, disability, family medical history orgenetic information, or any other non-merit based factor.
