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.