POSITION: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY DESCRIPTION: East Texas Baptist University invites applications for a full-time career-track position in Christian ministry. The position begins August 2025 and will include teaching 24 credit hours per year contribution to curriculum development and student advising. QUALIFICATIONS: ETBU seeks a qualified individual with church ministry experience and a terminal degree in Christian ministry or a closely related field. Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years church staff experience teaching experience at the undergraduate level and a commitment to academic scholarship. Special consideration will be given to applicants with a background in youth ministry or New Testament. The successful candidate will communicate well with students and colleagues and be comfortable working in a collaborative environment. Candidates should be committed to the integration of biblical faith and learning. Candidates must demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Faculty are expected to live lifestyles consistent with the Universitys biblical standards of morality temperance stewardship and maintain active participation in a local Texas Baptist (BGCT) church. ETBU faculty are required to participate in the life of the University via faculty/department/school meetings University Chapel services prayer emphases discipleship group studies committee participation local community ministry involvement and attendance at campus activities and events. THE UNIVERSITY: East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT) ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as well as the Resolution on Sexual Ethics (2009) and the Resolution on Transgender Issues (2015) as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission governance and policy. In compliance with federal law the University does not discriminate on the basis of race gender national or ethnic origin age disability or military service in employment. Under federal law East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission. APPLICATIONS: Complete the university application using the Apply button and upload the following documents: - Letter of Application
- Personal Testimony of Christian Faith
- Curriculum Vita
- Statement of Philosophy of Teaching which includes an articulation of a personal approach to the integration of biblical faith and learning through a Christian worldview
- Official transcripts from all schools attended (Academic Affairs East Texas Baptist University One Tiger Drive Marshall TX 75670-1498 or to )
- Contact information (e-mail mailing address necessary phone numbers) for at least three professional references.
For additional information contact: Dr. Sandy Hoover Dean School of Christian Studies and Humanities Phone: DEADLINES: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin as suitable applications are received.
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