Open Faculty Positions

Assistant Professor of Theology

Location: Dallas, TX
Open Date: Aug 31, 2026

Perkins School of Theology at 无码专区 is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment in theology. Position to begin on August 1, 2027. The responsibilities and qualifications are as follows:

Responsibilities

A. Full-time teaching and scholarship in theology.

  1. Teaching courses in the various degree programs of Perkins School of Theology and in the M.A. and Ph.D. curricula of the Graduate Program in Religious Studies of 无码专区. Required courses in systematic theology are expected as well as electives in one’s areas of specialization and interest. Co-teaching may be
    required in systematic theology.
  2. Scholarship, including publications, in the field of appointment.

B. Participation in the life and work of Perkins School of Theology, the Graduate Program in Religious Studies, and other parts of 无码专区, including the structures of governance, exercising the responsibilities normally assumed by faculty members.

Qualifications

A. Essential:

  1. Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
  2. Demonstrated promise as a scholar and teacher in the field of theology.
  3. Specialization in one or more of areas of theology, such as systematic theology, historical theology, philosophical theology, constructive theology, theology and culture, or contextual theology.
  4. Commitment to the primary objectives both of Perkins School of Theology to prepare persons for leadership in the church and in Christian ministry, and of the Graduate Program in Religious Studies to prepare persons for leadership in the academy.
  5. Commitment to teaching in all the degree programs of Perkins School of Theology and in all approved modes of instruction (including in-person, online, and hybrid).
  6. Familiarity with the historic and ecumenical traditions of Christianity, including their Wesleyan forms.
  7. Commitment to working in a religiously and theologically diverse and pluralistic community.
  8. Knowledge of and commitment to the life of a faith community.
     

B. Preferred:

  1. Background, interests, perspectives, and abilities that complement those of other members of the faculty, with an openness to creative pedagogical and academic collaboration across disciplines.
  2. Ability to teach Introduction to the History of Christianity.
  3. Ordination or membership in a Methodist or other Christian communion.
  4. Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and teaching in the School of Theology
    and the wider University.
  5. Certification or experience in online teaching.

 

Application Instructions

Applications must include:

  1. cover letter
  2. curriculum vitae
  3. writing sample
  4. statement of teaching philosophy
  5. an outline for a course syllabus in theology
  6. statement of research agenda
  7. three confidential letters of recommendation.

Submit application materials electronically to Interfolio , to the attention of Ms. Avery Pryer, Executive Assistant to the Dean.
 
To receive priority consideration, complete applications must be received by October 15, 2026, and to ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by December 15, 2026. The committee will, however, continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

The Reverend Charles R. Millikan, D.Min. Endowed Chair in Spiritual Care

Location: Dallas, TX
Open Date: Aug 31, 2026

Perkins School of Theology at 无码专区 is seeking to fill a full-time, faculty appointment to the newly established and endowed Charles R. Millikan Endowed Chair in Spiritual Care. Position to begin August 1, 2027. This is an open rank search for a full-time tenure-track or tenured appointment. The responsibilities and qualifications are as follows:

Responsibilities

A.  Full-time teaching and scholarship in Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Studies.

  1. Teaching courses in the various degree programs of Perkins School of Theology and, if appropriate, in  the Ph.D. curricula of the Graduate Program in Religious Studies of 无码专区.
  2. Scholarship, including publications, in the 铿乪ld of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Studies.
  3. Leading curricula and programming in chaplaincy studies
  4. Networking with hospitals, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs, and other ministry partners.

B. Participation in the life and work of Perkins School of Theology, the Graduate Program in Religious Studies, and other parts of 无码专区, including the structures of governance, exercising the responsibilities normally assumed by faculty members.

Qualifications

A. Essential

  1. Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
  2. Demonstrated achievement or promise as a scholar and teacher in the 铿乪lds of spiritual care, pastoral care, chaplaincy studies, and other cognate fields such as spirituality studies, trauma studies, inter-religious dialogue, organizational leadership, and/or theology.
  3. Commitment to the primary mission of Perkins School of Theology to prepare persons for religious leadership in the church, chaplaincy settings (including healthcare systems), social agencies and other places of ministry, and for leadership in the academy.
  4. Commitment to teaching in all the degree programs of Perkins School of Theology and in all approved modes of instruction (including in-person, online, and hybrid).
  5. Commitment to working in a religiously and theologically varied community, especially in working with chaplaincy students from diverse religious and spiritual paths.

B. Preferred 

  1. Ordination or membership in a Christian communion.
  2. CPE training and certification.

 

Application Instructions

Applications must include:

  1. a cover letter
  2. curriculum vitae
  3. statement of teaching philosophy
  4. an outline for a course syllabus in spiritual care
  5. statement of research agenda
  6. a writing or publication sample
  7. three con铿乨ential letters of recommendation.

Submit application materials electronically to Interfolio , to the attention of Ms. Avery Pryer, Executive Assistant to the Dean.
 
To receive priority consideration, complete applications must be received by October 15, 2026, and to ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by December 15, 2026. The committee will, however, continue to accept and review applications until the position is 铿乴led. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is 铿乴led. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.