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Bible Faculty (Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor)

Oklahoma Christian University

  • Edmond, Oklahoma
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The College of Bible serves a central role in the spiritual and academic life of OC’s student body by offering a BA in Bible, second majors in Ministry and in Missions, multiple minors, and by teaching 15 hours within the University’s core requirements across all majors. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEdmond, Oklahoma
    Websitehttps://www.oc.edu/careers/job-postings

    Description

    Bible Faculty (Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor)
     
    OC Mission and Purpose: Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling.
     
    Position Summary: Oklahoma Christian University’s College of Bible seeks candidates for tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions. The College of Bible serves a central role in the spiritual and academic life of OC’s student body by offering a BA in Bible, second majors in Ministry and in Missions, multiple minors, and by teaching 15 hours within the University’s core requirements across all majors.
     
    Responsibilities:
    • Teach 12 credit hours per semester, consisting of courses that serve Bible majors and courses serving the university core requirements.
    • Preferred areas of emphasis: Church History, Theology, General Ministry, and/or Missions.
    • Provide spiritual, academic and professional mentoring for students.
    • Assist with recruiting and retention of students for the College of Bible.
    • Serve on university and college-level committees.
    • Further the mission of the College of Bible by assisting in developing and implementing creative and challenging curriculum; developing community among students, faculty, staff, and churches; and doing all things through a lens of advancing the Kingdom of God.
    • Other duties as assigned
    Qualifications:
    • PhD or DMin in the appropriate field preferred; ABD may be considered.
    • Ministry-related experience.
    • Teaching experience and evidence of scholarship in the field of expertise.
    • Strong commitment to the authority of scripture along with an understanding and appreciation for the heritage of churches of Christ.
    • Demonstrated commitment to communicating and positively engage students and colleagues.
    • Active membership in a local congregation of the Churches of Christ and aligned with OC’s Christian mission

    Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Oklahoma Christian University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance premium support, employer-paid long-term disability (after 1 yr employment) and life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer matching contribution. Additional benefits include tuition discounts and other employee offerings.

    Timetable: Application review is underway and will continue until the position is filled. Apply by clicking the button below.
     
    Oklahoma Christian University does not discriminate, unlawfully, based on race, color, age, sex, veterans status, disability, or national or ethnic origin in employment, admissions, or the provision of services. As a Kingdom University, controlled by a Board of Trustees composed of members of churches of Christ, the University operates within Christian-oriented aims taught in Holy Scripture.  Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with provisions of certain civil rights laws, including but not limited to some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to make decisions based on its vision of becoming a distinctly Jesus-centered Kingdom University.

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