Chair of the Hobbs School of Theology & Ministry and Assistant or Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

Purpose
The School of Theology and Ministry invites applications for the position of Chair of the Hobbs
School of Theology & Ministry and Assistant or Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological
Studies. Salary and Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry educates and develops students by a thorough and
rigorous curriculum of biblical and theological studies which includes classical disciplines such
as history and philosophy. This includes preparation for Christian ministry in various setting
sand Cross-Cultural ministry nationally and internationally, all within the context of OBU’s
liberal arts curriculum.

Essential Functions
 Teaching courses in the field of Biblical and Theological Studies
 Duties related to service as Chair of the Hobbs School of Theology & Ministry (e.g., but
not limited to serving on Undergraduate Council; supervising scheduling, budget, and
advising in the Hobbs School; performing annual Chair evaluations for Hobbs faculty; etc.)
 Student advising as assigned
 University committee service as assigned
 Departmental and institutional duties as assigned

Other Duties
 Representing the School and OBU at recruiting-related and church relations events
 Serving in pulpit supply capacities at churches around the state
 Supervising Hobbs-related events (e.g., but not limited to Generation Why, The
Weekend Pastors’ Conference, Annual Hobbs Lecture, etc.)
 Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 Be able to communicate clearly and effectively
 Possess and demonstrate strong people skills
 Possess and demonstrate strong pedagogy
 Be able to assess student ability and adjust teaching as appropriate
 Be able to advise students
 Be able to relate to colleagues in the OBU community and serve as a representative to
the professional community beyond OBU

Required
 Ph.D. in a field of Biblical and Theological Studies, such as Old Testament, New
Testament, Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, or Biblical
Ethics
 Higher education teaching experience
 Ability to travel while overseeing student, faculty, & staff teams
 Willingness and ability to travel in the Oklahoma City metro area, across the state, and
across North America as well as evening and weekend responsibilities
 Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Baptist University
 Active member in a local Southern Baptist church

Preferred
 Pastoral Experience

OBU Mission Statement
OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all
areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Core Commitments
Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees are expected to embrace these expectations and to model them in their behavior.
• Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith
• Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Baptist University
• Commitment to active membership in a local evangelical church
• People are treated with dignity and respect
• Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust
• Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic