Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty, Old Testament

at  Trinity Western University

The Department of Biblical and Theological Studies, housed in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) of Trinity Western University, invites applications from exceptional candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in Old Testament Studies/Hebrew Bible at an assistant rank beginning August 16, 2025. The successful applicant will be able to teach with excellence and offer dedicated student supervision in established TWU undergraduate and master’s degree programs in Biblical and Theological Studies. The ideal candidate should also be a strong scholar with an ongoing peer-reviewed research program in her/his field—or show clear promise of developing these qualities. He/she will be a dedicated and mature evangelical Christian; display intellectual rigor and spiritual maturity; be able to engage the Bible as a coherent and canonical whole, centered in Jesus Christ; and recognize its ongoing relevance for the church and society at large.
The desired candidate will have completed a PhD in Old Testament Studies/Hebrew Bible; and have strengths in biblical languages, the history and culture of the Ancient Near East, and biblical theology. These strengths will be reflected in their research programme and in their teaching, which also articulates with excellence the continuing relevance of the Old Testament for the church and the wider world. He/she should have demonstrated expertise in teaching the Old Testament to a diverse student body, and in ways that interact with biblical studies, theology, and the humanities befitting a Christian liberal arts curriculum (more information about the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at TWU can be found here: FHSS). The candidate will be a person of character and integrity, who can make a complementary and collegial contribution to the life and mission of the department, faculty, and University.
The successful candidate will join the Department of Biblical and Theological Studies at TWU, which offers three well-recognized programs/majors – biblical studies, theology, and intercultural studies – that seek to provide students with a thoughtful and responsible evangelical understanding of the biblical text and its call to love God and neighbour. The Department aims to produce graduates with an intelligent and lively understanding of the Bible as the authoritative Word of God, with a discerning understanding of what is true, good, and wholesome. Students will be well-prepared for a range of vocations, professional ministry, seminary, and doctoral-level studies.
Trinity Western University is Canada’s premier Christian University of the arts, sciences, and professions. Recognized for quality, TWU is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for Educational Experience by the National Survey of Student Engagement; holds four Canada Research Chairs; wins National Championships in U Sports; and emphasizes experiential learning to prepare graduates to make a global impact. TWU has been developing leaders of character and competence for more than 50 years, and is committed to delivering on the vision of every graduate being “equipped to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God.” Interested candidates are asked to carefully review the TWU Mission Statement (available here), and the Statement of Faith and Community Covenant (available here). Successful candidates must be willing to support these statements during their employment at TWU.

All prospective faculty are required to submit the following as part of their online application:

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• verification of doctoral (or terminal) degree;
• signed Statement of Faith and Community Covenant; and
• a document (no more than two pages) which describes how you anticipate your Christian faith would influence your teaching and scholarship if you were a faculty member at TWU.

Please complete the online application available here (only complete applications will be considered). Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the university’s mission, vision, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact Isabel Lopez (Isabel.Lopez@twu.ca) in the Human Resources Department.
Trinity Western University is located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.
Annual Salary Ranges:
Instructor: $59,555 - $71,646
Assistant Professor: $69,602 - $90,367
Associate Professor: $80,971 - $108,55

Please refer the Job description for details