Faculty - Apologetics

Faculty
- Apologetics

FL
- Main Campus
- Lakeland, FL 33801

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Doctoral Degree Travel Percentage None Category Education

Southeastern University's Barnett College of Ministry and Theology invites applications for a Professor of Apologetics. This full-time faculty position is designed for an accomplished scholar and educator with a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, publication, and leadership in the fields of apologetics, theology, and/or biblical studies.

Salary and Rank:
Commensurate with experience.

Starting Date:
January 6th, 2027.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to:

Dean, BCMT

Supervisory Responsibility:
May supervise some graduate assistants, teaching assistants or other student employees.

Essential Duties

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in apologetics, theology, biblical studies, and related disciplines according to the needs of the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology.
• Provide exemplary instruction through rigorous, innovative, and engaging teaching practices that promote critical thinking, theological reflection, and the integration of faith and learning.
• Develop, revise, and assess curriculum in support of existing and emerging undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Provide academic leadership in strengthening and advancing SEU's apologetics curriculum and program offerings.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in their academic, professional, ministerial, and scholarly development.
• Supervise doctoral students and contribute to doctoral research, dissertation work, and other advanced academic responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship through research, publication, presentations, and other appropriate academic and professional contributions.
• Participate in the recruitment, retention, and development of students, particularly those pursuing ministry and theology-related programs.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues and academic leadership in program development, accreditation efforts, assessment, and other initiatives supporting academic excellence.
• Engage in departmental, college, and University service, including committee participation, faculty activities, University events, and other institutional responsibilities.
• Support the mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and values of Southeastern University through teaching, scholarship, service, collaboration, and engagement with the University community.

Additional/Non-Essential Duties

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

Location

On Campus – Lakeland, Florida.

Education

Required

Education:

Earned terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Apologetics, Theology, Biblical Studies, Philosophy of Religion, or a closely related discipline. A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience at the collegiate or graduate level following completion of the terminal degree.

Experience (Teaching or Industry)

• A notable record of scholarly publication and academic contribution appropriate to appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Demonstrated excellence and effectiveness in engaging students in the undergraduate and graduate classroom.
• A demonstrated commitment to Christian higher education and alignment with the mission, values, and Statement of Faith of Southeastern University.
• Ability and willingness to work on campus in Lakeland, Florida.
• Demonstrated expertise in apologetics and related theological or biblical disciplines.
• Experience mentoring and advising students in academic, professional, ministry, or scholarly contexts.

Preferred:

• Significant experience teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience supervising doctoral students, dissertations, or other advanced research projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic program development, curriculum design, accreditation, or other higher education initiatives.
• A nationally or internationally recognized record of scholarship, publication, speaking, or academic leadership.
• Experience contributing to the development or advancement of an apologetics program or related academic initiative.
• A demonstrated ability to connect scholarly expertise with the needs of the church, ministry leaders, and contemporary culture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• English Language
  - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Academic Processes
  - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Clerical
  - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
• Computer
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