The Undergraduate Biblical and Theological Department at Wheaton College (IL) seeks candidates for an assistant professor of New Testament. This full-time, tenure-track appointment begins in August 2027. Strong candidates will have a Ph.D. completed by the time of employment, evidence of outstanding teaching, and a proven commitment to research and scholarship. The position involves teaching three courses per semester, including general education, hermeneutics, and exegesis courses.
The application deadline is September 1, 2026. Send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: New Testament Search Committee, Attention: Linda Bretz, Senior Office Coordinator, Biblical & Theological Studies, Wheaton College, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593, or via email to: new.testament.search@wheaton.edu. Following an initial review, additional materials will be requested from promising candidates.
Salary range for an Assistant Professor: $65K - $69K
Wheaton College, located in a suburban community in the Chicago metropolitan area, is a Christ-centered community whose faculty and staff must affirm the College’s Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological convictions. They also agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton’s Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus Christ. We encourage applications from candidates who will work to deepen Christ-centered diversity by fostering a campus climate where all faculty, staff, students, and alumni feel welcomed, respected, valued, and supported. For more information about Wheaton College, visit www.wheaton.edu.
Additionally, Wheaton College aspires to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty to learn and work. In support of this objective, the College requires background checks for final candidates after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
