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.

GST Tenure-Track Faculty and Director of the Doctor of Ministry

Abilene

Graduate School of Theology

Faculty Full-time

The Graduate School of Theology invites applications and nominations in writing for a tenure-track faculty position and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, beginning in the Fall of 2026. Rank and disciplinary area are open, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

To apply, send:

(a) ""Faculty Employment Application,” along with (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, and (f) contact information for three references to Dr. Mason Lee, Interim-Dean, Graduate School of Theology, ACU Box 29416, Abilene, TX 79699, or electronically to mason.lee@acu.edu. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2025.

Application deadline is December 15, 2025

The successful candidate must hold a PhD or a DMin. 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. In addition to teaching and research, the applicant should be able to engage ministers and other congregational leaders, while also being able to work with the GST Dean to expand the reach of the Doctor of Ministry program.

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.

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