Faculty in Church History/Wesley Studies

• →A teaching load of 21 credit hours per 12-month contract period 
• →Oversight of relevant courses within the faculty member’s academic discipline; development of additional course offerings within the discipline and related subject areas 
• →Contribution to program assessment and review processes 
• →Relevant institutional committee work and service and relevant scholarly activity 
• →This position requires relocation to the region and regular presence on IWU’s campus in Marion, Indiana

• PhD, ThD, or equivalent terminal degree in a Church History discipline (e.g., Church History, Wesley Studies, Holiness Studies, or Historical Theology) or a closely related field from an accredited institution

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively, especially online, at the graduate level, with a student-centered approach
• A deep commitment to and heart for the local church and training pastors and Christian leaders for ministry
• Enthusiastic embrace of the Wesleyan tradition and the ability to function well within a learning community hosted by The Wesleyan Church

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and students from diverse communities and cultures
• Facility with educational technologies such as the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), online learning management systems, and other supplemental tools (e.g., audio and/or video recording)

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised: 04 Sep 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 US Eastern Standard Time

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