Assistant Professor, Old Testament (Undergraduate)

BIOLA UNIVERSITY - LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA

Address of Job Location: 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639

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Job Summary:

Biola University announces a full-time, tenure track faculty positions in the undergraduate program of Talbot School of Theology beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will begin at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor (level to be determined commensurate with education and experience).

Talbot School of Theology is one of eight schools that comprise Biola University. As a part of the University, Talbot serves both graduate and undergraduate students.

Biola University is a protestant evangelical Christian university in which faculty affirm personal faith in Jesus Christ, endorse a university statement of Christian faith and community values, and are committed to the integration of faith and learning. Candidates must be willing to support Biola’s mission and preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a clear commitment to the integration of faith into their scholarship and teaching. See Biola's Theological Positions and Talbot's Statement on Men and Women. Applicants for this job must believe to be true all of the tenets contained in each of those documents.

Biola is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Talbot is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

Biola University and Talbot School of Theology do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, sex, age, or physical disability. However, as a private religious institution, the university reserves the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices.
Candidates must be willing to relocate in order to work in residence at Talbot’s campus in La Mirada, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

Faculty members are subject matter experts in their respective disciplines who actively integrate their faith in teaching, research, and life. This faculty position fulfills the following duties:

Teach 24 units per year (12 units per semester) in undergraduate courses in Old Testament. Teaching load will consist of Old Testament History and Literature, other Bible major and minor classes, and Old Testament electives.

Provide academic and professional advisement to students.
Remain current in their field by engaging in research, scholarship, and publication.
Serve as a faculty team member on department and university committees as assigned.
Participate in campus, university, local church, and community service activities.
Participate in other professional duties.

Job Requirements:

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:
Completed doctorate in Old Testament or a similar field (required).
Academic training, expertise, and research publications in the general discipline of Old Testament
Experience teaching in the field of Old Testament with willingness to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Ability to teach undergraduate courses online.
Demonstration of excellent teaching skills.
Broad knowledge of the current state of Old Testament studies
Strong, current qualitative research capacity.
Background in theological studies.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly activity, and potential to make significant contributions to their scholarly fields.
Mature Christian character with a demonstrated commitment to service in their local church.
Other ministry experience is preferred.

Expiration Date of Job Posting: May 31, 2026