Job Details

Pastoral Studies Program Instructor - Hybrid

Position Number: 6551311
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Religious Studies & Theology

Pastoral Studies Program Instructor - Hybrid
Seminary

Location: Online content delivery & in person instruction at Truett Theological Seminary in Waco, TX
Open Date: Aug 29, 2025
Deadline: May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Course of Study Instructors are tasked with the theological training and teaching of pastors and ministers seeking preparation for ministry within a Methodist-Wesleyan denomination including those who are working towards licensure and/or ordination. The ultimate purpose of this ministry education and formation is for making disciples of Jesus Christ, advancing the Kingdom of God and growing the local church in its witness to the world.

Instructors will have two primary contexts of teaching:

- Provide interaction and support to a pre-existing online asynchronous course. Support will be given through The Wesley House team to assist with the bulk of this work.

- Provide 10 hours of in-person or digital classroom instruction

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that

includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and

outstanding automatic retirement contributions. To the extent that a faculty or staff member is

benefits eligible, Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's

wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn

more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $2000 - $2500

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making

compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities,

education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and

organizational needs.

Qualifications:
Course of Study instructing requires a postgraduate degree, such as a Master's of Divinity (M.Div.), M.A., Ph.D. or Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), in Divinity Studies, Theology, Scriptures, etc.

Course of Study Instructors are expected to have attended seminary themselves and to have continued their study of the Bible, theology and related religious works in their personal lives and in faith practice.

Instructors must have a knowledge of Wesleyan theology, practice and Methodist/Wesleyan denominational life and ministry, and are expected to be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ and to be involved within the life of a local church.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/170197

In addition to other materials, Course of Study Instructors will need to supply the following materials as part of their application:

CV/Resume

Official Transcript of Highest Degree

Unofficial transcripts of prior degrees

Apply through Interfolio. All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Part-Time Mission Review in Interfolio.

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