Adjunct professor in religion

07/03/2025

POSITION SUMMARY:
This Bluffton University adjunct faculty position will be appointed by the vice president and dean of academic affairs with approval from the Chair of the Humanities Department.  The position is available for teaching teach one or two sections of REL 100: Introduction to Biblical Worldview during the Fall 2025 semester. The sections meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of an M.A.in Religion, Theology, Biblical Studies, or a closely related field required
  • College-level teaching experiencepreferred
  • Interest in or experience with Anabaptist or peace church traditions is a plus but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach one or two sections of REL 100: Introduction to Biblical Worldview (3 credit hours) Course Description:  An introduction to four major approaches modern theologians have used to understand the Bible—biblical studies, ethics, theology, and spirituality—with attention to their biblical foundations. The course highlights the distinctiveness and interrelationships of these approaches within an Anabaptist context, with special emphasis on the Sermon on the Mount as a focal text. Students will develop skills in reading biblical texts thoughtfully and exploring their significance for shaping a contemporary worldview. This course satisfies Bluffton University's Reading the Bible general education competency.  

COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with education and experience within the university pay scale.

DEADLINE:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an appointment is made.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily a sedentary position with hours of in-person classes per week (based on course assignment).     

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the office indicated below:

Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104

hr@bluffton.edu

 

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
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