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A Ministry Professor is an academic professional who teaches courses related to theology, biblical studies, pastoral ministry, or religious leadership at a college or seminary. They educate students pursuing careers in ministry, research religious topics, and may also engage in mentorship and spiritual formation. Many Ministry Professors have practical ministry experience, advanced theological degrees, and a commitment to faith-based education.

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Assistant Professor in Systematic and Constructive Theology

Assistant Professor in Systematic and Constructive Theology

Capital University

Columbus, OH

$60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Capital University rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

309th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Capital University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor in systematic and Constructive Theology position to work in
the Columbus, OH area. The following is a description of the position duties:


Develops and teaches introductory and advanced graduate-level courses in Christian Theology; designs and implements
comprehensive curricula by incorporating a variety of theological perspectives and multi-religious frameworks to prepare
students for Christian ministry in global contexts; supervises student academic research, theses, and professional publications;
delivers instruction through multiple modalities, including in-person, remote, and hybrid environments; leads specialized
seminars in theological studies; manages administrative academic functions, including the coordination of examination
protocols, evaluations, and student registration processes; maintains a standard instructional load of at least 12 credit hours per
academic year, distributed across Fall, January terms, Spring, and summer terms; utilizes advanced scholarly knowledge to equip
students for Christian ministry across a range of denominational and cultural settings.


Wages offered: $60,010 per year


Minimum Educational Requirements: Doctorate in Theology


Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the job offered or as a Dean of
Studies, Teaching Faculty, or Professor of Religions


Other Requirements: Two (2) years of experience must have included all of the
following:
1. Teaching courses in religion and theology;
2. Leading seminars in theology; and
3. Supervising student research & publications.
Years of experience are inclusive in the years of experience
required heretofore. Employer will accept any suitable
combination of education, training or experience.


Contact: Debbie Gaitten
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH 43209
(REF #8193.037)


Working Conditions: 40 hrs/wk., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
This notice is being posted in connection with the filing for permanent alien labor certification. Any person may provide
documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer of the Department of Labor at the following address:
Attn: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200
Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.


This notice was posted in a conspicuous place at 2199 East Main Street, Columbus OH 43209 for a period of 10 consecutive business days,
from __6-5-26____________ to _______6-19-26_______. The notice remained clearly visible and unobstructed during the entire period of
posting.
Signed: Deborah Gaitten        Date:   6-5-26
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