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Infographic showing various Christian Professor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 59% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,807 per year, or $54.7 per hour.

Assistant Professor in Christian Ministry/Practical Theology - School of Divinity

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Assistant Professor in Christian Ministry/Practical Theology - School of Divinity

Apply now Job no: 50000201
Work type: Full time
Location: Virginia Beach
Categories: Faculty & Adjunct, School of Divinity

Regent University's School of Divinity is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Christian Ministry/Practical Theology. This position will be located at Regent University's Virginia Beach, VA campus.

Regent University is one of the nation's leading academic centers for Christian thought and action, offering over 150 associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees and enrolling more than 13,000 students worldwide. Regent offers high-quality, in-demand and affordable degree programs while remaining committed to its foundational mission to educate Christian leaders to change the world.

Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Qualifications: Ordained minister with at least five years of pastoral experience in the local church.  Teaching experience in higher education at the undergraduate level with master's and doctoral teaching experience is a plus. A track record of scholarly research in Christian Ministry or Practical Theology. Applied or academic doctoral degree in Christian Ministry or Practical Theology (D.Min., Ph.D., etc.)

Expectations include 1) a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) evidence of faithful and fruitful ministry focused on the proclamation of Christ (Colossians 1:28) and done in "in demonstration of the Spirit..." (1 Corinthians 2:4); 3) a record of or potential for academic scholarship; 4) the ability to teach graduate-level courses; 4) familiarity with online instructional technology; and 5) a willingness to embrace the School of Divinity and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to Regent University's statement of faith.

Please submit CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts along with your application. 

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.

Advertised: 18 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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