Assistant Professor of Theology

Starting date: August 2025

About the position

The Bible, Theology, and Ministry program has both student majors and services the entire undergraduate population through its courses in the general education curriculum. These courses provide an importantpart of the foundation for the integration of faith and learning that is so important at Malone University.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute positively to all aspects of program life, including someadministration and leadership, and will be expected to eight (8) Theology courses during the regular academic year.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Theology, Bible, or Ministry and minimum 18 credit hours of graduate studies in Theology. Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree preferred.

  • Strong commitment to general teaching excellence, and an interest in preparing students for Christian ministry.
  • Alignment with the doctrine of the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region.
  • Subject-specific teaching experience desired.
  • Competency or University leadership experience desired.
  • Facility in online education desirable.
  • Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s Mission, Doctrinal Statement, Community Agreement, foundational principles, and educational goals.
  • Commitment to faith and learning in the academic discipline. 

About Malone University

Celebrating more than 125 years of higher education, Malone University is a Christian university for the arts, sciences, andprofessions in the liberal arts tradition. The University is affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church – Eastern Region. The students, faculty and staff represent more than 40 denominations.

Application Process

Application materials should include:

  1. completed Malone University faculty employment application form
  2. letter of application
  3. curriculum vitae
  4. Statement of Christian Belief and Practice in response to the following prompt: Malone University takes seriously the integration of the orthodox Christian faith and all academic disciplines and requires that faculty (full-time and adjunct) profess faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we ask that you provide a statement (750 words or fewer) in which you:
    • Discuss your faith in relationship to the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Community Agreement.
    • Describe your engagement with a local congregation or faith community.
  5. Statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline (750 words or fewer)
  6. Names and contact information for three professional references
  7. Statement of teaching philosophy

Application Process

Application materials should be submitted to:

Email to: provost@malone.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately, with priority given to materials received before or by November 15. However, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Malone University has an established policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified  applicants for  employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status.