The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Historical Theology with at least 5 years of experience in pastoral ministry or missions service, as well as a desire and ability to administrate the Academic Department. The successful candidate will possess a proven record of and passion for teaching and mentoring seminary students to prepare them for pastoral ministry.
The teaching load is 12 credits/academic year, and faculty are expected to advise students and serve on seminary committees as well as remain professionally active in their field.
Additionally, as the Academic Dean, this position will be responsible for overseeing the seminary’s Academic Department. This includes, in part, leading the Faculty Council, maintaining academic standards in line with ATS accredited schools, recruiting and managing adjunct professors, planning course schedules, reviewing syllabi, overseeing academic programs, and working with the registrar to write the annual academic calendar.
Compensation will be commensurate with ATS salaries for schools of this size and the candidate’s faculty rank. Faculty rank will be determined by the candidate’s academic experience and publications.
Indianapolis Theological Seminary
Website: https://indysem.org/
Start Date: 2026-08-01
Link: https://indysem.org/openpositions
Contact: Nicholas Piotrowski
Email: npiotrowski@indysem.org
Phone: 317-572-5125