Associate Professor of Homiletics, School of Theology, Boston University BOSTON, MA

Company: Boston University
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Associate Professor of Homiletics, School of Theology, Boston UniversityCategoryJob LocationBOSTON, MassachusettsTracking Code24599934530904Salary GradeBased on experiencePosition TypeFull-Time/RegularBOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY invites applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, to begin in Fall 2025. Candidates should have a research record and agenda that engages and contributes to homiletics and the candidate's particular area of theological specialization. They should also have experience of preaching in churches and other contexts of ministry. STH is especially interested in homileticians whose work engages spirituality, cultural studies, global preaching traditions, and/or interfaith and postreligious audiences.Required SkillsThe successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar and teacher, holding a ThD or PhD in Homiletics, Practical Theology (with homiletics or communications specialization), or an appropriate, equivalent degree, and with demonstrated potential for a strong record of publications. Candidates should be committed to the School's mission of preparing leaders for diverse forms of ministry in religious communities and faith-based organizations, as well as teaching doctoral students for the professoriate within the field of practical theology and other forms of scholarship within the interdisciplinary context of a research university. Responsibilities and opportunities include teaching four courses per year in masters and doctoral programs of the School of Theology in residential and hybrid/online formats, as well as graduate advising and committee service.DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research, a writing or publication sample, and three professional references (sent separately). Materials should be sent to the Faculty Search Committee, Boston University School of Theology, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 110, Boston, MA 02215. Applications may be submitted as email attachments to Ms. Jaziya Osman at jaziyao@bu.edu.Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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