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How much do church history professor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for church history professor in the United States is $61,872.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $62,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Church History Professor do?

A Church History Professor teaches and researches the historical development of Christianity, including key events, figures, and theological movements. They design and deliver lectures, guide student research, and analyze historical texts. Many also publish scholarly work and contribute to academic discussions in their field. Additionally, they may participate in church-related activities, mentor students, and engage in community outreach.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Church History Professor?

A Church History Professor typically needs an advanced degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies with a specialization in church history, along with a proven track record of academic research and teaching experience. Familiarity with digital research databases, learning management systems (LMS), and academic publishing platforms is highly beneficial. Strong communication, mentorship, and public speaking skills help engage students and encourage scholarly discussion. These abilities are vital for effectively teaching complex historical content, contributing to academic scholarship, and fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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Infographic showing various Church History Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,872 per year, or $29.7 per hour.

Professor of New Testament

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL THEOLOGICAL SE

Alexandria, VA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Employment Opportunity

Professor ofย  New Testament

Open rank, full-time, tenured or tenure-track appointment, beginning July 1, 2027

Virginia Theological Seminary, a seminary of The Episcopal Church, invites applications for a full-time tenure or tenure-track faculty position in Mew Testament.ย 

The successful candidate will teach 15 credits annually, comprised of a range of courses for Master's- and Doctoral-level students at introductory and advanced levels.ย  These include a two-semester sequence of New Testament introduction, courses in biblical Greek, and upper-level courses that situate New Testament texts within their literary, historical, and theological contexts. There are likely to be opportunities to teach residential intensives and online courses at our affiliated partner institution, The General Theological Seminary.

In addition to teaching, all faculty at VTS are expected to engage in a robust publishing program, contribute to the seminary's lifelong learning offerings, participate in daily worship and shared lunch, advise students, and share in the broader intellectual ad formational life of the seminary community.ย 

Qualifications include:

  • Commitment to Christ and Godโ€™s mission in the world, and to theological education and formation;
  • A Doctoral degree (PhD or ThD) in New Testament, conferred before June 30, 2027, with expertise in a focused field within the discipline;
  • Competence in teaching New Testamentย at the Master's level;
  • Evidence of or capacity for scholarly publication and research;
  • In line with the seminary's Covenant,ย demonstrate a special strength or capacity for teaching and mentoring underrepresented students;
  • Openness to teaching in online and face-to-face contexts.

The Seminary's primary mission is to form Christians for lay or ordained leadership and service in the ministry of the Church. Out of its evangelical, Catholic, and missionary tradition we seek to prepare our students as servants of Jesus Christ to equip the people of God for their vocation and ministry in the world.

Couples and persons from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. All full-time faculty members live in faculty housing on campus.

Applicant should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae along with the names and email addresses of three references to qharkless@vts.edu.ย The committee will begin their review of applications on September 14, 2026 and continue their work until the position is filled.