Asst or Assoc Professor Practical Theology & Dir of Field Education
Gammon Theological SeminaryAtlanta, Georgia
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Executive
Remote
Option for remote
Job Description
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.
Compensation: $60,000.00 per year
About
OUR MISSION
GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY is the only Historically Black Theological Institution (HBTI) of The United Methodist Church.
Gammon Theological Seminary's mission is to provide academic and degree granting programs that help prepare individuals, who understand their vocation as working in partnership with God in forming a just and generative world for all, for the practice of Christian ministry and public leadership.
OUR VISION
Our Hope for the Future
To educate and equip persons, called by God, to be prophetic leaders for the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
OUR VALUESWhat We Value at GammonOPENNESSWe seek to provide access to a ministry education for leaders of all backgrounds and walks of life.CALLINGWe strive to connect each student with their own personal calling to ministry so they can fully embrace and live out God’s plan for their lifeLEGACYWe are proud of Gammon’s storied history, but we’re also excited about the bright future ahead for each of our students.CONNECTIONWe value the relationships with each of our students—even after they’ve graduated and embarked on their ministry journey.
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