Assistant Professor Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry

Regent Universitys College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member in Old Testament to teach in the Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry department. This will be a residential position located on the Virginia Beach Virginia campus.

The successful applicant will possess a PhD in Old Testament Bible Exposition or an equivalent field from a regionally accredited institution. The ideal candidate will specialize in the intertextuality of the Old Testament books assigning more contextual weight to the greater narrative that binds the thirty-nine books in anticipation of Jesus Christ and the New Testament. The candidate will also possess skill in teaching at the undergraduate level. Ability to teach Biblical Hebrew I and II is also preferred. Candidates will primarily teach 15-week on-campus courses. However an ability to teach 8-week online courses via Canvas is expected.

Regent University is one of the nations leading academic centers for Christian thought and action offering over 150 associate bachelors masters and doctoral degrees and enrolling more than 13000 students worldwide. Regent offers high-quality in-demand and affordable degree programs while remaining committed to its foundational mission to educate Christian leaders to change the world.

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options time off and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.

Work Location: Virginia Beach VA

Expectations include 1) dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) an ability to teach undergraduate-level courses; 3) experience with online instructional technology (i.e. Canvas); 4) facility in oral and written communication; 5) demonstration of academic publishing success (and an agenda for further research and writing); 6) regular participation and engagement in academic societies; 7) eagerness to engage in inter-faculty collegiality in the College of Arts and Sciences; and 8) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.

To apply complete the faculty application and submit a current resume/CV with a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for this position. Official transcripts will be required at time of employment.

Appointment will begin July 1 st 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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