Assistant Professor - Theology
Creighton University’s Department of Theology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.
About the role
The successful applicant will teach a 3-3 course load that includes first-year core courses in The Christian Tradition and second-year core courses in The Biblical Tradition, as well as upper-division elective courses in their area of expertise, depending on departmental needs.
Responsibilities
- Foster student learning, development, and decision-making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs
- Develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations
- Demonstrate empathy and compassion for the experiences of others
- Promote the Catholic and Jesuit educational mission of the university
Requirements
- Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Biblical Studies or closely related field, in hand by the beginning of the contract
- Emerging record of scholarship
About Creighton
Creighton University offers meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation, pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society, and seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.
Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent rankings recognize Creighton among the top 20% of institutions in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings.
Review of completed applications will begin October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.