Faculty Position in Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care

Brite Divinity School, affiliated with Texas Christian University, invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track or tenure position in Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care. Level of appointment for the position is at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The Ph.D. or equivalent is required. Teaching experience preferred. The appointment will commence on August 1, 2026. Demonstrated competence in teaching, scholarly research, and writing is expected. Teaching load is four courses per year at Masters and Doctoral levels (DMin). Teaching competencies required include constructive pastoral theology, aspects of care in intercultural, congregational, and/or public theological contexts. Additional competencies are expected in postcolonial, postmodern and qualitative methodologies and for engagement with a range of critical theories such as: race, gender, sexuality, and class. Special attention to trauma studies is welcomed. Brite is an EEO employer and maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. Scholars from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply submit a cover letter describing interests in teaching and research, as well as your alignment with Brite’s ethos and mission; also provide a C.V., and a list of 3 references. Email all materials as a single PDF to BriteSearch@tcu.edu, placing Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care in the subject line. Candidates who progress in the process will be required to provide a teaching philosophy, research paper/writing sample, syllabi examples, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Online interviews will begin late October.

Faculty Position in Hebrew Bible

Brite Divinity School, affiliated with Texas Christian University, invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track or tenure position in Hebrew Bible. Level of appointment for the position is at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The Ph.D. or equivalent is required. Teaching experience preferred. The appointment will commence on August 1, 2026. Demonstrated competence in teaching, scholarly research, and writing is expected. Teaching load is four courses per year at Masters (including introductory levels) and Doctoral levels. Area of specialization is open. Teaching competencies required include the ability to engage texts critically and theologically employing a variety of interdisciplinary and hermeneutical approaches, such as (but not limited to) gender and sexuality studies, womanist, feminist, queer, postcolonial, postmodern, and racial/cultural studies. Commitment to mentoring students, especially in PhD programs, is expected. Brite is an EEO employer and maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. Scholars from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply submit a cover letter describing interests in teaching and research, as well as your alignment with Brite’s ethos and mission; also provide a C.V., and a list of 3 references. Email all materials as a single PDF to BriteSearch@tcu.edu, placing Hebrew Bible in the subject line. Candidates who progress in the process will be required to provide a teaching philosophy, research paper/writing sample, syllabi examples, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Online interviews will begin late October.