Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, Care, and Counseling

Position Overview

Princeton Theological Seminary invites applications for a faculty position in Pastoral Theology, Care, and Counseling at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure‑track).

The successful candidate must hold the MDiv and PhD degrees or their equivalents and demonstrate a vital theological, ecclesiastical, and intercultural understanding of pastoral theology, care, and counseling. They should have a portfolio of publications and teaching experience in the field and research interests in one or more of the following areas:

• Spiritual, social, and political determinants of health
• Communal care, social justice, and liberation
• Pastoral theological perspectives on sexuality and gender

Applicants are also expected to share responsibility for all of the Seminary’s degree programs, offering a broad range of required, introductory, and advanced courses that support the Seminary’s mission and the Practical Theology Department’s needs.

Faculty members are expected to:

• Pursue an active scholarly research agenda
• Supervise PhD students
• Mentor students in all degree programs
• Serve on faculty committees
• Participate regularly in the communal life of the Seminary

Salary range: $85,000–95,000.

Benefits include Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Defined Benefit Pension (403b), Faculty Housing, Tuition, and Employee Assistance Program.

Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three recommenders to the online application site at:  Review of applications will begin September 11, 2026. The appointment is expected to commence July 1, 2027.

Those wishing to submit nominations for this position should contact John R. Bowlin, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, n.

Princeton Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.