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• Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary has a faculty opening in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. This is a tenure-track position that requires a Ph.D. or comparable degree. Candidates need to have both a heart for teaching and a vibrant and critical love for the Church to sustain them in helping students prepare for all the tasks of Christian ministry. Candidates of color are particularly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a colleague who enjoys teaching a range of biblical courses including languages, introduction to Scripture, and exegesis, as well as biblical electives. Beyond foundation courses, a colleague can expect to teach electives according to his or her own interests and expertise.

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a seminary of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and has prepared students for ministry for more than 150 years. As a theological school informed by the Reformed tradition, the Seminary is committed to the ecumenical church and to being a multicultural and anti-racist community of theological scholarship and learning. We are looking for colleagues who share this commitment, and who can help us imagine ways of teaching and living together in a world of religious diversity.

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of Arts (Religion), and Doctor of Ministry degrees, as well as a number of dual-degree programs. A concentration in Black Church Studies is possible in nearly all degree programs. The Seminary also offers certificate programs in Black Church Studies, Pastoral Care and Counseling Supervision, and lay ministry. Candidates should be prepared to teach across all programs.  Enjoyment of collegial cooperation and conversation is a must.  

Louisville Seminary follows EEO guidelines and Affirmative Action procedures, and as a theological institution is committed to increasing diversity in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and denominational affiliation.

Send resumes and a list of at least three references to:

Dean David Hester
1044 Alta Vista Road
Louisville, KY 40205-1798. 

The deadline for receiving applications is September 30, 2011. The appointment will begin in the fall of 2012.

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