Employment Opportunities at ACU

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

The Graduate School of Theology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in the Fall of 2025. Rank is open, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The GST is seeking someone with a PhD, ThD, or DMin in relevant areas for teaching and research. Area of expertise is open to applicants who can teach in one or more of the following: Theology, Modern and American Church History, Old Testament, or in some area of Ministry. Additionally, the ability to teach in Spanish would support existing and future initiatives.

The person appointed must be a motivated, collegial, and service-oriented leader. The candidate should also demonstrate competence in teaching and should possess or be able to develop a well-defined program of research as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations. The successful candidate for this position will also demonstrate commitment to forming persons for ministry as well as the capacity to serve the church through scholarship, ministry, and public life. Nominations of and applications from qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged.

To apply, complete and upload:
(a) Faculty Employment Application
(b) Statement of teaching philosophy, including how faith informs teaching
(c) Curriculum vitae, including research and professional activities
(d) Description of your spiritual journey
(e) Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
(f) Contact information for a minimum of three references (one pastoral and two academic). Additionally, reference letters should be sent to Dr. Carson Reed, Dean, Graduate School of Theology, electronically to carson.reed@acu.edu.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.