College Faculty for Bible, Missions & Ministry

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university. The Department of Bible, Missions, and Ministry invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track college faculty position, beginning in January 2027.

The department is seeking someone to teach upper-level ministry courses, with an emphasis on Youth and Family Ministry, and general education survey courses in Bible and/or Ministry. The role will also include mentoring undergraduate students, maintaining expertise in the field through appropriate professional development, and serving on department, college, and university committees as needed. The candidate should exhibit excellence as a classroom teacher and be able to relate to a multi-ethnic student body with wide-ranging familiarity with the Bible and the Christian faith.

Applications from qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged.

The successful candidate must have experience in Youth and Family ministry and an MDiv, MACM, or similar degree in religious studies. Preference will be given to candidates with a terminal degree (e.g., DMin, ThD, EdD, PhD) and experience in multiple types of church ministry. A scholarly research agenda, evidenced by presentations and publications, will strengthen the application even though it is not required.

Similarly, the ability to teach in Spanish is not required but would support current departmental initiatives.

Further information about the department is available /academics/biblical-studies/bible-missions-ministry/.

Full-Time Faculty applications must include the following document with your application:

• Statement of philosophy of teaching and learning and the role of scholarship in teaching and learning. (Required)
• Please read the Identity, Mission and the Future of Abilene Christian University and provide a statement about how this document aligns with your view of the relationship of Christian faith and worldview of teaching and learning. (Required)
• A statement concerning your personal spiritual journey. (Required)
• Copies of transcripts for all academic work. (Required)
• Selected copies of papers and publications. (Required)
• An academic letter of recommendation. (Required)
• A letter of recommendation from a church leader. (Required)
• Please ask recommenders to send their recommendation letters directly to Dr. Carson Reed, Dean of the College of Biblical Studies, d.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.

Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs.

It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

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