Non-tenure-track Faculty Position in Intercultural Studies

Taylor University is seeking applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in Intercultural Studies as part of the department of Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies, and Philosophy beginning in August 2027. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Mission and Commitment

Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.

Duties and Responsibilities

We seek candidates who are passionate about preparing students for faithful and effective service in diverse cultural contexts. The successful candidate will teach subjects in mission theology, mission history, intercultural competency, current strategies and trends, and least reached people group research. The position will include mentoring students to use a variety of vocations in cross-cultural outreach with the likely opportunity to develop a future practicum experience. Additionally, the position will support the university by teaching courses in Biblical Studies such as Old Testament or New Testament survey and/or in Christian Ministries.

Typical Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in global Christian mission, intercultural engagement, and world Christianity, and will be committed to integrating faith and learning within a Christ-centered academic community. Candidates with extended global experience and knowledge of or relationships with both domestic and global organizations are preferred. Candidates with a PhD are preferred.

Supplemental Information

The BSCIP department consists of sixteen full-time faculty members (3 full-time in Christian Ministries, plus adjuncts) and provides instruction in biblical literature, theology, Christian ministry, philosophy, and intercultural studies. Undergraduate majors are offered in biblical literature, Christian ministries, philosophy, youth ministry, and intercultural studies (missions). The Christian Ministry program is the fourth fastest growing program at Taylor, currently enrolling 140 majors and minors. Graduates in all programs sometimes pursue additionalschooling and 95% of ministry major graduates enter full time church and parachurch vocations immediately upon graduation. The department also contributes significantly to the foundational core curriculum of all undergraduate students.