Faculty Positions in Biblical and Theological Studies
Canadian Mennonite University invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track appointments in Biblical and Theological Studies.
The successful candidates will be teacher-scholars committed to engaging a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring students and contributing to student research, maintaining active programs of scholarship, and participating fully in the intellectual, spiritual, and communal life of CMU.
Appointments will begin on July 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028.
About the Program
CMU’s Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS) department is a central pillar of the University’s mission and identity. The department serves undergraduate majors and minors while also providing courses for all students across the University through courses in biblical studies, theology, ethics, church history, and practical theology. BTS also includes the Graduate School of Theology and Ministry, preparing students for Christian ministry, chaplaincy, academic careers, and personal theological study.
Through their teaching, research, and service, BTS faculty cultivate informed engagement with Scripture and the Christian tradition, equipping students to explore questions of faith, meaning, ethics, justice, and peace in a complex and changing world. The BTS department also contributes to the intellectual and spiritual life of CMU, while engaging with its broader church constituencies.
Priorities in Both Positions:
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Demonstrate a commitment to and actively contribute to CMU’s mission.
- Provide teaching, research, and service in the areas of Scripture, theology, and Christian ministry.
- Demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement, particularly in areas such as peacebuilding and reconciliation, Christian discipleship, interfaith engagement, public theology, and congregational life.
- Strengthen student mentorship, experiential learning, and vocational exploration, while developing innovative approaches to engaging contemporary students in BTS.
- Build relationships and collaborate with churches, other schools, community organizations, and academic institutions—both locally and globally.
- Contribute to program development and help position the department to respond to emerging opportunities in theological education, while sustaining long-term quality, relevance, and growth.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with the broader Anabaptist, ecumenical, and global expressions of the Christian faith tradition, consistent with the purposes and values at the heart of a CMU education.
- Hold a PhD or be near completion of a doctorate, with a strong theoretical and methodological foundation, an established or emerging record of scholarly research, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
POSITION 1: Biblical Studies
The successful candidate will be a teacher-scholar in biblical studies, or in a broader portfolio that includes a significant focus on biblical studies. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to engage a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to student research and mentorship, and maintain an active program of scholarly research and writing.
POSITION 2: Biblical and Theological Studies
The successful candidate will be a teacher-scholar with specialization in one or more areas of the Biblical and Theological Studies department, such as theology, church history, and/or practical theology. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to engage a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute student research and mentorship, and maintain an active program of scholarly research and writing.
PM Friesen Chair
One of the successful candidates may be appointed to the PM Friesen Chair in Biblical and Theological Studies. The purpose of this endowed chair is to strengthen CMU's capacity to nurture persons with the desire and skills to carry forward the evangelical Anabaptist faith tradition as leaders in the church and as people of faith who build flourishing communities through service and leadership.
The person appointed will engage constructively with the Mennonite Brethren church and tradition, including its longstanding emphasis on Christian discipleship—as in Jesus’ call to “go into all the world and make disciples”—in keeping with the purposes that resonate with the heart of CMU education.
Who We Are
Canadian Mennonite University is a Christian university rooted in the Anabaptist tradition and is committed to educating students for lives of service, leadership, reconciliation, and social responsibility. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CMU offers undergraduate and graduate programs characterized by academic excellence, community engagement, and meaningful faculty-student interaction. More information can be found at www.cmu.ca.
What We Offer
- Extended health, dental, & vision benefits
- Employer matched defined-contribution pension plan
- Tuition scholarship benefit program for eligible employees and dependents
- Employee and family assistance program
- Professional development funds for research support
How to Apply
Applications, nominations, or inquiries regarding these positions may be directed in confidence to humanresources
Applicants are asked to submit the following:
- A letter of application indicating which position they are applying for
- Curriculum vitae
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Research statement
- A statement describing how the Christian faith gives shape to their lives and vocations, including how they envision their faith informing their teaching and scholarship at CMU
- Contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin on January 17, 2027, and will continue until the position is filled.
Canadian Mennonite University is committed to employment equity while ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
If there are ways we can make this process more accessible for you, please let us know. You can contact us confidentiality at humanresources