Internationale Hochschule Liebenzell is an accredited private Christian University of Applied Sciences combining the academic focus with a strong emphasis on application and practice, which upholds the tradition on of the Lutheran Reformation, Wuerttemberg Pietism, and world mission. In its confession of faith, the IHL is committed to the Christian Bible, understood as the „true, precise preaching of the Holy Spirit“ (Confessio Virtembergica, 1552), the creeds of the Early Church and the Lutheran Reformation, as well as the Lausanne Covenant. The IHL is committed to world mission.
The IHL provides a holistic concept of study through academic and applied teaching. The IHL focuses on building up individuals who will be able to spread the Gospel in various contexts at home and abroad with a missionary intent in a theologically sound manner, which is culturally sensitive and personally authentic.
Therefore, the IHL understands itself as a fellowship of students and faculty in faith, life, and learning.
The IHL seeks to fill the position of
PROFESSOR OF SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY (75%)
beginning September 2025. The successful candidate will teach classes and seminars in the following six academic programs: “B.A. Evangelische Theologie”, “B.A. Theologie/Pädagogik im interkulturellen Kontext”, “B.A. Theologie/Soziale Arbeit im interkulturellen Kontext”, “B.A. Theology/Development Studies”, “M.A. Evangelische Theologie”, and “M.A. Theologie – Gemeinde – Weltchristenheit.” The IHL expects well-grounded and internationally recognized academic scholarship in the whole fi eld of Systematic Theology, and preferably in its missiological perspective; international research collaboration and organisation; experience of teaching in a range of contexts, as well as fl uency in English and German. The applicant is expected to strengthen the research performance of the IHL.
According to §47 LHG of the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg, applicants must have a doctoral degree, 5 years of occupational experience (3 of 5 years outside of the academic realm), and the ability to teach in an educational setting.
In addition, the successful candidate will involve him-/herself in research projects which strengthen the mission of the IHL and contribute to the wider academic and ecclesial discourse. Moreover, he/she will actively participate in the academic self-governance of the IHL. Besides academic qualifications, all faculty members must identify with the confession of faith and the preamble of the Primary Statute of IHL ( ), and be a member of a Protestant denomination.
The salary will be according to the internal salary scale.
The application deadline is December 15th, 2024.
IHL wants to increase the number of women in the faculty and therefore encourages women to apply.
Equally qualified disabled applicants will be preferred.
For information:
Internationale Hochschule Liebenzell
Prof. Dr. Volker Gäckle, Rektor
Heinrich-Coerper-Weg 11
75378 Bad Liebenzell
Germany
Phone: +49-7052-17-7298
E-mail: info@ihl.eu