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Training & development

Faculty Position in Wesleyan Studies Institution: Gammon Theological Seminary - (Hybrid) Rank: Open rank (mid-career to senior level) Position Type: Full-time

Gammon Theological Seminary, a historically Black theological institution, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Wesleyan Studies. We seek a mid-career to senior-level scholar-teacher whose work centers on the Wesleyan/Methodist tradition and supports the formation of transformative leaders for the church and the world, with particular attention to Black church contexts, global Methodism, and justice-oriented theological education. Applicants must demonstrate competence in teaching Wesleyan/Methodist courses fulfilling UMC requirements for students seeking ordination (i.e., UMC History, UMC Polity & Doctrine, UMC Missions, UMC Evangelism). Faculty at Gammon are prepared to teach and mentor diverse student populations, including those from Black churches and global Wesleyan/Methodist communities.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in a relevant field or has completed all doctoral coursework and comprehensive exams and is actively engaged in dissertation writing.

We especially welcome candidates rooted in Wesleyan studies who also bring other gifts to Gammon, such as:

Experience in pastoral formation, denominational candidacy processes, or curriculum design.

Engagement with womanist, liberation, postcolonial, or global perspectives.

Ordination or significant ministry experience within Wesleyan/Methodist communions (e.g., UMC, AME, CME).

The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026