Assistant or Associate Professor of Theology​/Biblical Studies

Department College of Ministry

Reports To Dean, College of Ministry

Appointment Fall 2027

Close Date Open Until Filled

Classification Faculty, Full-Time (Tenure Track)

Northwest University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Theology/Biblical Studies to serve as a faculty member in the College of Ministry. This 9-month FTE position focuses on teaching, scholarly engagement, and the theological and spiritual formation of undergraduate students preparing for ministry and related vocations. The successful candidate will teach courses in Theology and related areas within Biblical Studies and Practical Ministry, contributing to the academic mission and Christian formation goals of the College of Ministry.

Candidates must demonstrate a meaningful commitment to Jesus Christ, the Church, and the gospel, expressed through a thoughtful and personally engaged Christian faith.

Application review will begin once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

• Serve as a full-time faculty member within the College of Ministry, contributing to its academic, spiritual, and missional objectives.
• Teach multiple undergraduate (or graduate) courses per academic year in the College of Ministry
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students academically, spiritually, and vocationally.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment in collaboration with the dean and faculty colleagues.
• Integrate biblical scholarship with Christian faith and ministry formation in the classroom.
• Serve as a theological and biblical resource to churches and ministry partners in the region, as appropriate.
• Participate in university governance and faculty service responsibilities as assigned.
• Engage in ongoing scholarship and professional development appropriate to a tenure-track appointment.

• Graduate degree in Theology or a closely related discipline (PhD preferred but not required; specialty in Old Testament studies preferred).
• Practical ministry experience preferred but not required.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and student formation.
• Collegial spirit and ability to collaborate within a faith-based academic community.
• A vibrant, demonstrated Christian faith.
• Holds credentials with the Assemblies of God or is willing and able to pursue credentialing.
• Willingness to thoughtfully integrate a Christian worldview into teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and service.

Salary is dependent on education and experience and is aligned with the established faculty salary schedule at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.

Current Range: $54,508–$68,134

Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and master's, and doctoral level education. The sixty-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities.

We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.

In addition, all faculty members at Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith .

Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the…