Westminster Theological Seminary Is Hiring A Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages

Join Our Faculty Team at Westminster Theological Seminary 🎓

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified individual for a full-time faculty role in Old Testament studies, with cross-departmental opportunities in Pastoral Theology, to shape the next generation of biblical scholars and ministers.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

Westminster Theological Seminary invites applications for a full-time, voting faculty position within the Department of Old Testament, with potential teaching responsibilities in the Pastoral Theology department. The successful candidate will focus on teaching biblical languages, Old Testament history and theology, and research methodologies relevant to biblical studies. Additionally, the candidate should be willing and able to teach on topics such as preaching and pastoral ministry.

Valued qualities include a commitment to the tradition and method of scholars like Geerhardus Vos and Richard Gaffin, along with a passion for leading the Hebrew curriculum. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of Westminster Standards’ theology and alignment with the seminary’s distinctive teachings.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and mentoring students across residential, global, and online programs 📚
• Teaching Biblical Languages (Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic); competencies in other ancient Near Eastern languages are desirable 🌍
• Coordinating and overseeing the Hebrew language curriculum 🗂️
• Ensuring courses meet intended outcomes and collaborating on assessment criteria ✅
• Contributing to the mission of Westminster through publishing and scholarly work ✍️
• Supervising Ph.D. dissertations 🎓
• Supporting the seminary’s mission and strategic initiatives 💡
• Teaching courses in pastoral ministry and preaching as needed 🎤
• Performing administrative duties as assigned 🔧
• Participating in stewardship initiatives through conference speaking, writing, and supporting events 🗣️
• Other responsibilities as directed by the supervisor 🔄

Requirements

Skills

• Proficiency in teaching Old Testament, biblical languages, and pastoral theology
• Exceptional writing skills for academic and popular publications ✍️
• Strong oral and written communication abilities for teaching, preaching, and conference presentations 🎙️

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (completed or near completion) in Old Testament or a related field
• Ordained or ordainable within a NAPARC or similar denomination ✝️
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in teaching, pastoral ministry, or related fields
• Excellence in research, teaching, and collegiality 🌟
• Deep familiarity with Westminster Seminary’s mission, history, and distinctives
• Subscription to the Westminster Standards 📝

Attributes

• Vision aligned with Westminster’s role in the service of the global church 🌍
• Committed to teaching, leading, and serving students in accordance with the Seminary’s mission
• Effective collaborator and communicator, fostering trust and achievement 🤝
• Models service to others, particularly students and colleagues 💒
• Builds and sustains long-term relationships 💼

Physical Requirements

The physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions. Candidates may need to sit, stand, walk, and reach while performing duties.

Start Date & Employment Details

The position will commence as early as January 1, 2026, and no later than July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, exempt role.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Generous PTO 🏖️
• Retirement plan contributions 💰
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage 🩺
• Flexible and casual work environment most positions 🏢
• A faith-based culture rooted in God’s Word ✝️

Our Commitment & Equal Opportunity Employment

Westminster Seminary requires all personnel to belong to a Protestant evangelical church, subscribing to Biblical orthodoxy and orthopraxy, and affirming the Apostles’ Creed. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (where appropriate), sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected categories.

All employees must sign Westminster Seminary’s Community Life Policy, affirming their commitment to Christian beliefs and practices as outlined in the policy.