Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University · 2 days ago
Assistant Professor of Theology (New Testament)
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Institute for Women's Leadership at Marquette University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theology with a focus on the New Testament, particularly the Gospels. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct original research, and contribute to the department's mission of faith-informed academic inquiry.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in New Testament studies, including courses focused on the Gospels, their reception history, and interpretive traditions within early Christianity
Teach Foundations in Theology, which introduces undergraduates to the Christian understandings of ultimate reality and the virtuous life considering the theological and scriptural understandings of human existence
Develop and offer graduate seminars on topics such as Patristic/Early Church exegesis, the use of New Testament texts in Christian mysticism and spirituality, and/or theological or ethical appropriations of the New Testament
Conduct and publish original research that contributes to one or more of the following areas: the reception history of the Gospels and New Testament; Formation of biblical canon; Patristic/Early Church interpretation and theological engagement with the New Testament; the role of New Testament texts in Christian spirituality or mystical traditions; Interdisciplinary approaches bridging Jesus in the Gospels, Christology, and New Testament ethics
Advise and mentor students in biblical studies, theology, and related fields, including supervising capstone projects, theses, and doctoral dissertations
Has familiarity with contemporary theoretical and methodological approaches to scripture
Participate in departmental and institutional service, including curriculum development, committee work, program assessment, and contribution to the academic life of the institution
Engage in scholarly and public-facing dialogue, representing the department and institution through conferences, lectures, community engagement, and collaborative projects
Contribute to an intellectually diverse academic community, fostering constructive dialogue across theological traditions and methodological approaches
Qualification
Required
Earned doctorate or a terminal degree
Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and high quality research
Preferred
Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in New Testament studies, Early Christian studies, Theology, or a closely related field, with demonstrated expertise in at least one of the position's focal areas (by August 2026)
Evidence of strong scholarly potential or achievement, such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or a defined research agenda that aligns with the responsibilities listed above
Demonstrated competence in relevant research languages, such as Greek (required), with additional languages like Latin, Hebrew, Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopic, Armenian, or other early Christian languages considered an asset
Engagement with the field through ongoing participation in major scholarly organizations (e.g., the Catholic Biblical Association, the Society of Biblical Literature), including regular conference presentations or service
Experience in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, with a commitment to pedagogical excellence and inclusive, student-centered learning
Ability to engage constructively with diverse interpretive traditions, including historical-critical, theological, and interdisciplinary approaches
Capacity for collegial collaboration, service, and participation in the life of the department and institution
Commitment to integrating rigorous scholarship with broader conversations in Christian theology, ethics, spirituality, and the study of the early Church
Support for Marquette's identity and mission as a Catholic, Jesuit institution, and for the Department's identity and mission as an ecumenical faculty welcoming students to the study of theological traditions rooted in faith
Company
Institute for Women's Leadership Marquette University
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), at Marquette University, was launched in 2019, through the generous support of the Thomas J.
Founded in 2019
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