The Litfin Divinity School of Wheaton College (IL) seeks an established theologian to serve as the Gunther Knoedler Chair in Theology in a tenure-track position beginning in July 2027. Candidates will be considered for appointment in a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The successful candidate will show evidence of outstanding teaching and have a strong publication record and/or trajectory that would be commensurate with supervising Ph.D. students. Responsibilities will include PhD supervision, academic research, teaching courses for master’s and Ph.D. students in the service of the church and academy, and a willingness and aptitude to serve in administrative leadership. Applications will be accepted until June 1. On campus interviews are planned for September.
Salary range: The budgeted salary range for an Associate Professor is $73,000-$77,000, and for a Professor is $96,000-$103,000
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.
If you have any questions, please contact bts.graduate.studies@wheaton.edu.
