The ideal candidate will possess:A master's or doctorate in Bible, Theology, Philosophy, Humanities, or a related field, with exhibited scholarly depthSeveral years of distinguished teaching, ideally in a college-preparatory, classical, or seminar-based settingDeep biblical literacy and the ability to teach Scripture faithfully, thoughtfully, and winsomelyReal theological and philosophical range, especially in systematic theology, ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, anthropology, worldview, and the history of ideasDemonstrated mastery of discussion-based teaching, whether Socratic seminar, Harkness-style dialogue, or other student-centered approachesA passion for The Great Conversation and for helping students wrestle faithfully with the enduring questions in light of the Christian traditionA genuine love for teenagers and a proven gift for forming meaningful relationships while holding high academic and moral expectationsAn eagerness to serve in a community devoted to faithful Christian scholarship, character formation, and the integration of faith and learningThe capacity to lead a department with both vision and execution: clarifying curricular goals, supporting teachers, and stewarding the Bible program as a vital expression of the school's missionDepartment Chair ResponsibilitiesThe Bible Department Chair will:Teach three to four sections, with the primary assignment in Faith & PhilosophySteward the department's curricular vision in partnership with the Academic Office, ensuring it is biblically faithful, intellectually rigorous, developmentally appropriate, and intentionally sequenced across gradesSupport, evaluate, encourage, and develop Bible Department faculty through regular collaboration, feedback, and professional conversationHelp recruit and hire new Bible Department facultyCoordinate departmental resources, course materials, assessments, and shared expectationsAttend Academic Committee meetings and contribute to schoolwide academic leadershipStrengthen the place of biblical and theological formation within the broader academic programModel servant leadership through proactive communication, thoughtful organization, and care for both faculty and studentsBeyond teaching, SBS faculty are active members of our boarding school community, sharing in evening (typically once a week) and weekend supervision (5-6 weekends a year), coaching athletics or leading co-curriculars, chaperoning events, proctoring study halls, and attending community meals. For over a century, SBS has held a distinctive place in Christian education, bearing witness to its mission "to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership."