"Open Rank Faculty Position in Preaching"

Princeton Theological Seminary, a school in the Reformed theological tradition with students representing a broad range of preaching traditions, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or tenured position in Preaching. Appointment at the level of Assistant Professor will be tenure-track; Appointment at the level of Associate or Full professor will be made with tenure.

The candidate selected for this position will be a scholar of recognized stature or demonstrable potential, who is dedicated to the church’s life and work, and equipped to teach preaching to students preparing for Christian ministry in its various forms. Candidates should have earned the PhD or ThD in Homiletics as well as the MDiv or its equivalent theological degree from an accredited theological school.

Qualifications: In addition to serious engagement with current homiletical literature, along with strong teaching ability in the field, the candidate should be acquainted with congregational life across a diversity of Christian traditions. Applicants should also have a strong record of publication, with special consideration given to candidates with interest in African American preaching traditions.

The successful candidate will share responsibility for all of the Seminary’s degree programs (MDiv, MTS, MACEF, MA (hybrid), MTE, ThM, and PhD), offering required courses and a broad range of electives that support the Seminary’s mission, including its commitment to antiracism, and which take into account both the Practical Theology Department’s needs and the appointee’s research interests. 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 community’s life. The appointment is expected to commence July 1, 2026.

Salary ranges: Assistant Professor: $83,000-93,000; Associate Professor: $100,000-115,000; Full Professor: $140,000-180,000. Benefits include: Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Defined Benefit Pension (403b), Faculty Housing, Tuition and Employee Assistance Program.

Application Instructions: A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three recommenders should be uploaded to the online application site. Review of applications will begin September 8, 2025. Those wishing to nominate others for this position are invited to contact John R. Bowlin, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, at academic.dean@ptsem.edu. Princeton Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.