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Inside Higher Ed Is Hiring An Assistant Professor Old Testament & Hebrew

Join Our Team as an Assistant Professor of Old Testament & Hebrew 🌿📖

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College of Christian Studies is seeking a dedicated full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Old Testament and Hebrew. This role offers an exciting opportunity to educate future faith-led leaders in a vibrant academic environment.

Position Details ID: 2027

Department: College of Christian Studies
Type: Full-time Faculty
Post Date: November 20, 2025
Available From: July 27, 2026

Description

The successful candidate will:

Teach undergraduate courses in Old Testament and Hebrew
Deliver courses such as Introduction to Old or New Testament
Start the appointment in late July 2026

At UMHB, we seek faculty who are active Christians and committed teacher-scholars passionate about preparing students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.

About the College of Christian Studies

The college offers three degree programs with diverse concentrations and minors:

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
Bachelor of Christian Ministry (with five concentration options)
Bachelor of Transformational Development (in partnership with UMHB's McLane College of Business)

Location & Community

Located in Belton, a historic town of 22,000 in central Texas, UMHB is close to:

Temple (5 miles)
Waco (45 miles)
Austin (65 miles)
San Antonio (130 miles)
Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles)

The area boasts excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life.

Faculty Responsibilities 🧑‍🏫

All faculty members are expected to:

Engage in exemplary teaching
Participate in curriculum development and student advising
Maintain professional growth and scholarly achievements
Contribute service to the college, university, and community

While teaching is primary, UMHB recognizes and values research, publication, and scholarly activities.

Specific Responsibilities

Demonstrate competence in Old Testament and Hebrew
Teach at least half of your courses in support of the Core curriculum
Deliver both online and classroom courses
Typically teach 12 hours per semester with three courses preparations

Qualifications 🎓

PhD from a regionally accredited university or seminary in Old Testament and Hebrew
Excellent teaching and communication skills
Dedicated to professional growth and quality improvement
Collegial and team-oriented attitude
Active, committed Christian, and Baptist membership in a local Baptist church
Ministry experience is valued
Agreement to the University's Employee Statement of Understanding

Salaries & Benefits 💼

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with:

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Retirement plan with matching contributions
UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents

Application Process 📄

This position will remain open until filled. To apply, please:

Visit www.umhb.edu/careers for more details and the application portal
Submit a cover letter, CV, transcripts, and evidence of teaching quality
Provide a statement responding to UMHB's mission and values at https://www.umhb.edu/about/mission
Include in one page or less your Christian beliefs and commitments

Review of applications begins immediately. For further information about employment, visit our Careers Site. To apply directly, click here.

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