Visiting Assoc Professor

Graduate School Theology, 105 Seminary Rd, San Anselmo, CA 94960, USA

Distinguished Visiting Professor of Biblical Interpretation (Gray Chair)

Appointment:
Faculty

Department/School:
San Francisco Theological Seminary

Hiring Range: $58,000 – $60,000

Available:
September 1, 2025

Posting Date:
July 31, 2025

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled. Review of applications will start August 11, 2025

• Teach graduate courses in Introduction to Old Testament I and II, Hebrew Exegesis, and an Old Testament elective as part of the teaching load.
• Mentor students in SFTS degree programs; provide vocational and academic advising to MDiv students, DMin doctoral dissertation/projects, and MATS master theses.
• Attend SFTS Faculty Retreat, Convocation, Fall and Spring Seminary Retreat, Commencement, campus and virtual events/lectures as appropriate, and participate in the SFTS Faculty Assembly and committees.
• Develop and conduct scholarly research and publishing agenda; share results with faculty colleagues in suitable forums.
• Organize and lead one public event per academic year on the SFTS campus in consultation with the dean and faculty, focusing on Bible scholarship or related congregational life.
• May take on additional responsibilities at SFTS as desired with the consent of the dean.

• PhD in Hebrew Text or Old Testament Studies;
  Knowledge of Biblical Languages.
• Experience with theological education, seminary context, and theological vocations and students.
• Experience with accreditation, program assessment, and program reviews.

• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology and recommend ways to improve position’s efficiency.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Adjunct faculty are paid $9,000 for a 4‑credit course.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Presidio Graduate School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The university will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.