Job Description:

About Seattle Pacific Seminary

Seattle Pacific Seminary is a workshop of the Holy Spirit that exists to pursue the knowledge of the Triune God for the deepening of the church’s worship and the strengthening of its love for the least of these. Rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, the Seminary seeks to educate, equip, and empower students to participate in the reconciling work of Christ for the renewal of the church and the life of the world.

Through rigorous theological study, spiritual formation, and practical engagement, the Seminary prepares students for faithful service in pastoral ministry, nonprofit leadership, chaplaincy, and other expressions of Christian vocation. Our community values intellectual inquiry, spiritual vitality, and a deep commitment to justice and reconciliation in the world.

Job Description

Seattle Pacific Seminary is accepting applications for adjunct faculty in theological and ministerial education. Teaching opportunities include courses in biblical studies, church history, theology, ethics, spiritual formation, preaching, and ministry leadership at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. 

Teaching in these courses provides an opportunity to engage students intellectually and spiritually, fostering integration of academic study, vocational calling, and personal faith development within a dynamic learning community.

Requirements

• Masters or Doctoral degree in theology, biblical studies, church history, practical theology, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and traditions.

Commitment to integrative, interdisciplinary learning, uniting theological scholarship with the liberal arts and ethical engagement in the world.

• Experience with or openness to alternative learning systems, including hybrid and online teaching modalities.

• Personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU’s mission, alignment with the University’s Statement of Faith, and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of the SPU community.

• Desire to meet regularly with students for mentoring and vocational discernment.

Additional Information:

Compensation: Commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience. Adjunct compensation typically ranges from $850–$1,000 per credit hour.

Application Instructions:
To apply, complete the online application through SPU’s Workday system. Prepare to upload a cover letter and CV/Resume. The applicant pool at this site will be reviewed periodically as instructional needs arise across seminary disciplines.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Seattle Pacific Seminary Office:

Seminary@spu.edu

Additional Information:

We welcome your application and the opportunity to hear how your talents, perspective, and passions can contribute to SPU’s mission: to engage the culture and change the world through the gospel of Jesus Christ, preparing students for lives of service, leadership, and meaning.