New Testament Faculty

Full Time / Salary / Exempt

WORK SITE

Onsite Bethany

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Theology and Ministry seeks a full-time professor in New Testament on the Bethany, Oklahoma main campus. Rank based on previous experience and qualifications.

The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively within the department and with other disciplines across campus. They will be an energetic teacher who is able to innovate in the classroom and spark curiosity in the minds of traditional undergraduate students, both among our majors and across the student population in General Education courses. The successful candidate will be firmly committed to the Wesleyan-Holiness theological tradition and its faithful expression in belief and practice.

For more information about SNU, see our website: www.snu.edu

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Establish and maintain relationships with students to exemplify the motto "Character, Culture, Christ" as well as fulfill SNU's mission to make Christ-like disciples in higher education.
• Teach 12 hours per semester in the areas of New Testament Greek, New Testament exegesis, and General Education for the department.
• Advise and mentor students with majors in the School of Theology and Ministry.
• Participate in the spiritual life of the SNU campus.
• Assist with assessment for School of Theology and Ministry programs and General Education courses taught in the department.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking.
• Ability to spark interest and curiosity in traditional undergraduate students.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff, and maintain collegial relations.
• Highly relational.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Earned doctorate in New Testament from an accredited institution. ABD candidates may also be considered.
• Commitment to the Wesleyan theological tradition.
• Membership in the Church of the Nazarene.
• Commitment to the preparation of both women and men for ministry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed doctorate
• Prior successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level in face-to-face setting
• Experience in contexts of diversity in research, scholarship and teaching
• Ordination in the Church of the Nazarene

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and course assignments from the Chair of the School of Theology and Ministry.

Supervision Exercised:

N/A

Application Process

Candidates wishing to apply for this position will submit the following when given the opportunity to upload documents to our online application:

• A letter of application
• Curriculum vita with copies of academic transcripts (as a single document)

In addition, the following documents will be submitted to the Search Committee at: jfitzgerald@snu.edu

• A one- to two-page statement of faith
• A two-page statement highlighting the candidate's perspective and understanding with regard to the integration of Christian faith and learning

Three letters of reference will be requested from candidates who are invited for an interview.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2026 and priority will be given to applications submitted by October 15, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.