Benefits:

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Position Overview:

Gammon Theological Seminary invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Practical Theology with primary responsibility for directing the Field Education Program. This position is open for immediate hire, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026.

We seek a scholar-practitioner with demonstrated ministry experience and a strong commitment to forming leaders for transformative service to the Church and the wider world. The successful candidate will teach in areas such as Black Church studies, Christian spirituality, and/or practical theology while overseeing and advancing the Field Education program.

This role is central to helping students integrate theological education with lived ministerial practice, supporting vocational discernment, and preparing students for leadership across diverse ministry contexts.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching & Academic Engagement

Teach courses in Practical Theology, Black Church studies, Christian spirituality, and/or related disciplines

Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that reflects inclusive and justice-oriented pedagogies

Contribute to curriculum development and academic innovation

Field Education Leadership

Direct and oversee the Field Education program

Cultivate and maintain partnerships with ministry sites and community organizations

Guide students in field placements and supervise their experiential learning

Support students in integrating classroom learning with ministry practice

Student Formation & Mentorship

Advise and mentor students in vocational discernment and ministerial identity formation

Support students navigating denominational processes including candidacy, licensing, and ordination

Provide pastoral guidance to students from a variety of denominational and ecclesial traditions

Institutional Service & Leadership

Participate actively in faculty governance and seminary committees

Contribute to institutional initiatives, including Continuing Education and community engagement

Support the mission and strategic priorities of the Seminary

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or D.Min. in Practical Theology, Christian Spirituality, Black Church Studies, or a closely related field (ABD candidates near completion will be considered)

Demonstrated experience in ministry and theological education

Ability to teach effectively in one or more of the specified disciplines

Commitment to justice-oriented, inclusive theological education

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within the United Methodist Church (UMC), AME, CME, or related Wesleyan traditions

Demonstrated ability to guide students through ordination processes (candidacy, licensing, commissioning)

Experience mentoring diverse student populations

Experience developing or leading field education or experiential learning programs

Interested applicants should submit the following:

Cover Letter

Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Three References (academic and professional – contact information only)

Teaching Statement (maximum 500 words)

Describe your teaching philosophy and how your experiences have prepared you to support a diverse population of learners

Flexible work from home options available.