Assistant Professor of Speech Communication in Ministry

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION IN MINISTRY Tenure -Track Princeton Theological Seminary a school in the Reformed theological tradition with students representing a broad range of traditions invites applications for a full -time tenure -track position in Speech Communication in Ministry. Appointment at the level of Assistant Professor will be tenure -track. The candidate selected for this position will be a scholar of demonstrable potential who is dedicated to the churchs life and work and equipped to teach Speech Communication to students preparing for Christian ministry in its various forms. Teaching wou ld include courses in the performance of preaching scripture and worship and doctoral seminars in homiletical theory. PhD in Homiletics Performance Studies or related fields is preferred along with a background and interest in Speech Performance. In addition to strong teaching ability in the field and serious engagement with current homiletical and performance literature the candidate should be acquainted with congregational life across a diversity of Christian traditions. The successful candidate will share responsibility for all of the Seminarys degree programs MDiv MTS MACEF MA hybrid MTE ThM and PhD offering required courses and a broad range of electives that support the Seminarys mission including its com mitment to antiracism and which take into account both the Practical Theology Departments needs and the appointees research interests. As Princeton Theological Seminary is related to the Presbyterian Church USA faculty members are expected to work constructively within an ecumenical ethos informed by the Reformed Tradition. The responsibilities of faculty members at Princeton Theological Seminary include pursuing an active scholarly research agenda supervising PhD students mentoring students in all degree programs service on faculty committees service to congregations as able and active participation in the Seminary communitys life. Salary range 85000- 95000. Benefits include Medical Pharmacy Dental Vision Defined Benefit Pension 403b Faculty Housing Tuition and Employee Assistance Program s. A letter of interest curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three recommenders should be uploaded to the online application site at httpsapply.interfolio.com196356 Those wishing to nominate others for this position are invited to contact John R. Bowlin Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs at academic.deanptsem.edu . Review of applications will begin January 15 2027. The appointment is expected to commence July 1 2027. Princeton Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.