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Visiting Assistant Professor in Old Testament

Whitworth University Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $63K/yr

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to excellent teaching and meaningful scholarship. They are seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology with a focus on the Old Testament to engage undergraduate students through teaching, advising, and scholarly activities.

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Responsibilities

Teach introductory and upper-division undergraduate courses in biblical studies, with an emphasis on the Old Testament

Regular courses include Old Testament Theology, Biblical Hebrew, and general Bible courses

Develop and teach additional courses aligned with the faculty member’s scholarly interests and areas of expertise

Maintain a teaching load of 21 credits per academic year across fall, January, and spring terms

Establish and sustain an active research and scholarly agenda appropriate to a teaching-focused institution

Engage in ongoing professional development and disciplinary conversations

Provide academic advising and mentoring to undergraduate students

Participate in departmental responsibilities, faculty governance, and university service

Contribute to faculty development initiatives and the broader academic community at Whitworth

Qualification

Ph.D. in Old TestamentEffective undergraduate teachingScholarly potentialChristian faith integrationAcademic advisingMentoring studentsCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Old Testament / Hebrew Bible by the time of appointment. ABD candidates with anticipated completion during the current academic year will be considered

A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning

A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth as a Christian liberal arts university standing within Reformed, evangelical, and ecumenical traditions

Demonstrated ability or clear promise of effective undergraduate teaching

Evidence of scholarly potential and engagement

Ability to communicate effectively in English, the language of instruction

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-matched 403 (b) retirement plan

Tuition remission programs available for employees, their spouses, and dependents

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Accrued vacation and sick leave based on full-time equivalency (FTE). All staff accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month and 10 to 20 days of vacation per year, depending on employee category.

2 days of Floating Holiday leave based on full-time equivalency (FTE)

Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Resources for Christian vocation and calling

No cost access to the University Recreation Center (UREC) and the Megan E. Thompson Aquatic Center

15 paid holidays throughout the year