Faculty Position in Wesleyan Studies
Atlanta
Faculty Position in Wesleyan Studies
Full Time • Atlanta
Benefits:
- Training & development
Faculty Position in Wesleyan Studies
Institution: Gammon Theological Seminary - (Hybrid)
Rank: Open rank (mid-career to senior level)
Position Type: Full-time
Gammon Theological Seminary, a historically Black theological institution, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Wesleyan Studies. We seek a mid-career to senior-level scholar-teacher whose work centers on the Wesleyan/Methodist tradition and supports the formation of transformative leaders for the church and the world, with particular attention to Black church contexts, global Methodism, and justice-oriented theological education. Applicants must demonstrate competence in teaching Wesleyan/Methodist courses fulfilling UMC requirements for students seeking ordination (i.e., UMC History, UMC Polity & Doctrine, UMC Missions, UMC Evangelism). Faculty at Gammon are prepared to teach and mentor diverse student populations, including those from Black churches and global Wesleyan/Methodist communities.
The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in a relevant field or has completed all doctoral coursework and comprehensive exams and is actively engaged in dissertation writing.
We especially welcome candidates rooted in Wesleyan studies who also bring other gifts to Gammon, such as:
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Experience in pastoral formation, denominational candidacy processes, or curriculum design. - Engagement with womanist, liberation, postcolonial, or global perspectives.
- Ordination or significant ministry experience within Wesleyan/Methodist communions (e.g., UMC, AME, CME).
The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026
About
OUR MISSION
GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY is the only Historically Black Theological Institution (HBTI) of The United Methodist Church.
Gammon Theological Seminary's mission is to provide academic and degree granting programs that help prepare individuals, who understand their vocation as working in partnership with God in forming a just and generative world for all, for the practice of Christian ministry and public leadership.
OUR VISION
Our Hope for the Future
To educate and equip persons, called by God, to be prophetic leaders for the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
OUR VALUES
What We Value at Gammon
OPENNESS
We seek to provide access to a ministry education for leaders of all backgrounds and walks of life.
CALLING
We strive to connect each student with their own personal calling to ministry so they can fully embrace and live out God’s plan for their life
LEGACY
We are proud of Gammon’s storied history, but we’re also excited about the bright future ahead for each of our students.
CONNECTION
We value the relationships with each of our students—even after they’ve graduated and embarked on their ministry journey.
What We Value at Gammon
OPENNESS
We seek to provide access to a ministry education for leaders of all backgrounds and walks of life.
CALLING
We strive to connect each student with their own personal calling to ministry so they can fully embrace and live out God’s plan for their life
LEGACY
We are proud of Gammon’s storied history, but we’re also excited about the bright future ahead for each of our students.
CONNECTION
We value the relationships with each of our students—even after they’ve graduated and embarked on their ministry journey.
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