Description

Calvin University, a liberal arts university in the Reformed Christian tradition, invites applications for a full-time faculty member to join the Religion Department in either a lecturer or assistant professor (tenure-track) position to teach courses in biblical studies, beginning in August 2027 (pending administrative approval). For a tenure-track faculty member, primary responsibilities include undergraduate teaching (24 credit hours per year, combining 4- and 2-credit-hour courses), maintaining an active program of scholarship, advising students, and participating in university and departmental service. For a lecturer, primary responsibilities include undergraduate teaching (32 semester hours per academic year), advising students, and participating in departmental service. Lecturers have no research or scholarship expectations.

Requirements

The university seeks applicants with vibrant Christian faith, particularly as expressed in the Reformed confessions, who are dedicated to integrating their faith with their field of study. Candidates must affirm the historic Reformed confessions and support Calvin University’s religious identity and educational mission as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America.  (See Educating for Shalom and Faculty Expectations) Further information about the University’s religious identity and educational mission is available through the Provost's Office. 

Ideal candidates for either position should hold a Ph.D. in biblical studies at the time of hire. Preference will be given to those who can teach a range of New Testament courses.

 Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching using a variety of methods and instructional technology.

 The university will prioritize candidates with broad interdisciplinary interests, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content, and deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.

TO APPLY

Complete the online application process and attach the following:

Letter of application addressing the position's requirements and responsibilities and specifying the position for which you are applying
A 250 to 500-word statement describing your Christian faith and explaining your interest in teaching and scholarship at a Reformed Christian University
Full curriculum vitae
 
Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be emailed directly by their recommenders to Dr. Won Lee, Chair of the Religion Department. The completed application, including all supporting materials, must be received by October 5, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.