About this role
Location: Onsite, Chicago, IL Employment Type: Full-Time Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 Start Date: July 1, 2027 Department: Applied Theology, Undergraduate School
The compensation listed above represents the anticipated hiring range for this position. Rank and salary are commensurate with academic credentials and experience. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.
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Prepare the Next Generation of Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Are you passionate about equipping future pastors and ministry leaders through biblical teaching, theological reflection, and practical ministry experience?
Moody Bible Institute is seeking a ministry-minded educator to join our Undergraduate School as an Assistant Professor of Applied Theology on our Chicago campus. This is an opportunity for an experienced pastoral leader and gifted teacher to help students connect biblical truth with real-world ministry while preparing them for faithful and effective service in the church and beyond.
About Us
Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered higher education and media ministry dedicated to equipping people with the truth of God's Word. For more than a century, Moody has prepared students for Christian service through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry training. Our faculty play a vital role in that mission by combining academic excellence with mentorship, discipleship, and meaningful student engagement.
The Opportunity
As an Assistant Professor of Applied Theology, you will teach, mentor, and develop students pursuing ministry and pastoral leadership. You will serve within the Applied Theology and Church Ministry Field, supporting programs such as pastoral ministry, biblical preaching, youth ministry, ministry leadership, children and family ministry, and ministry to women.
In addition to teaching a standard faculty load, you will advise students, contribute to curriculum development, participate in faculty and institutional service, and engage in scholarship and professional development. Opportunities may also exist to teach online or within Moody Theological Seminary based on institutional needs and qualifications.
What You'll Do
• Teach undergraduate courses in Applied Theology and related ministry disciplines.
• Prepare students for effective pastoral and ministry leadership.
• Integrate biblical teaching, theological reflection, practical ministry application, and cultural awareness in the classroom.
• Create engaging learning environments that encourage thoughtful application of biblical truth.
• Advise and mentor students in their academic, spiritual, and vocational development.
• Collaborate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous program improvement.
• Participate in departmental, faculty, committee, and institutional activities.
• Contribute to internship oversight and other academic responsibilities as needed.
• Engage in ongoing scholarship, professional development, and research.
• Demonstrate cultural intelligence and effective engagement across diverse backgrounds.
• Support Moody's mission and model Christ-centered service within the academic community.
Qualifications
Required
• Master's degree in Christian Ministry, Practical Theology, Ministry Leadership, Divinity, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated pastoral or church-based ministry experience.
• Ability to teach and prepare students for ministry leadership.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Pastoral Theology
• Preaching
• Spiritual Formation
• Ministry Leadership
• Care for the Church
• Commitment to Christ-centered student development through teaching, mentoring, and advising.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Demonstrated cultural intelligence and ability to engage effectively across cultural contexts.
• Commitment to Moody Bible Institute's mission, doctrinal beliefs, and educational philosophy.
Preferred
• Earned doctorate in Christian Ministry, Practical Theology, Ministry Leadership, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of senior or lead pastoral ministry experience.
• Master of Divinity with significant ministry experience and progress toward a doctoral degree.
• Previous college, university, seminary, or graduate-level teaching experience.
• Experience with curriculum development, internship oversight, or academic leadership.
Work Environment
• Based on Moody Bible Institute's Chicago campus with regular on-campus presence required.
• Primarily classroom and office-based work within a collaborative academic environment.
• Instruction is primarily in person, with occasional online teaching responsibilities.
• Faculty schedules generally occur Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend commitments.
Additional Requirements
• Candidates must demonstrate alignment with Moody Bible Institute's mission, doctrinal beliefs, and Christian values.
• Employees are required to affirm Moody's Statement of Faith and adhere to Community Standards.
• Moody values individuals who engage others with respect, professionalism, and a commitment to biblical principles.
• Moody Bible Institute complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws and, as a religious educational institution, reserves the right to employ individuals whose beliefs and practices are consistent with its mission, doctrinal statement, and community standards.
Why Join Moody?
At Moody, your influence extends beyond the classroom. You'll invest in the lives of future pastors and ministry leaders while serving alongside a community committed to biblical truth, academic excellence, and spiritual formation. Your ministry experience, scholarship, and mentorship will help shape leaders who will impact churches and communities around the world for Christ.
If you are passionate about teaching, pastoral ministry, and developing future Christian leaders, we invite you to apply and join our mission of equipping people with the truth of God's Word.