Assistant/Associate Position in Torrey Honors College (Tenure Track)

Assistant/Associate Position in Torrey Honors College (Tenure Track) The School of Arts and Letters, Biola University – Fall 2027 Position Summary: Torrey Honors College (www.biola.edu/torreyhonors) invites applications for a full-time teaching position, with an August 2027 start date. Torrey Honors College uses a great books curriculum and Socratic pedagogy to deliver a 54-unit general education program for honors undergraduates.

The program emphasizes student formation in reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as the pursuit of cultural literacy and wisdom. Role and Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be enthusiastic about the liberal arts, will enjoy teaching books from both inside and outside their field of expertise, and will thrive on teaching biblical texts as well as being alert to the theological dimension in all inquiry.

Additionally, successful candidates will look forward to collaborative teaching with colleagues, since all faculty in the department work together to deliver a single, shared great books curriculum. Part of the teaching load includes mentoring a diverse set of students from all university majors.

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD is required in any field central to the humanities. Full alignment with Biola University’s Doctrinal Statement and theological principles, as a residential, evangelical Christian liberal arts institution is required. Biola University Biola University is a Christ-centered, private university in La Mirada, California, serving a diverse student body of approximately 3,500 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students.

Our mission is to equip men and women in mind and character to impact the world for Christ. Faculty are expected to affirm the Biola’s Theological Positions and Standard of Conduct , and to actively engage in spiritual formation and mentorship within the community. Biola University is situated on the border between Los Angeles and Orange Counties, home to one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world.

This affords our students with strong opportunities for internships, job placement, service learning projects, and networking. For more information, please visit www.biola.edu . To Apply: Please complete the online application and upload the following: an application letter describing multi-disciplinary pursuits beyond specialization, curriculum vitae, and a one-page statement of personal Christian commitment and experience.

Full applications will be requested from Biola University Salary Range: $83,688-$109,330 Review of applications will begin December 1, and continue until the position is filled.