Careers

Columbia Theological Seminary adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. The Seminary will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, nationality, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, source of income, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in employment and in access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the campus community who acts to deny, deprive or limit the educational, employment, residential and/or social access, benefits and/or opportunities of any member of the campus community, guest or visitor on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in violation of the Seminary policy on nondiscrimination.  When brought to the attention of the Seminary, any such discrimination will be appropriately addressed and remedied by the Seminary according to the Equity Resolution Process. Non-members of the campus community who engage in discriminatory actions within Seminary programs or on Seminary property are not under the jurisdiction of this policy but can be subject to actions that limit their access and/or involvement with Seminary programs as the result of their misconduct. All vendors serving the Seminary through third-party contracts are subject by those contracts to the policies and procedures of their employers and/or Seminary policy provisions, guidelines or addendums to which their employer has agreed to be bound.

All offers of employment are subject to a successful background screening.

Clery Disclosure:  The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that crime statistics and other safety information for colleges and universities receiving Title IV funds be made available to applicants upon request. Columbia Theological Seminary’s Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the seminary, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You may obtain this information by accessing our website HERE.

Please see our faculty openings below:

Vacancies for faculty appointments in Old Testament

Columbia Theological Seminary, a graduate educational institution of the Presbyterian Church (USA), invites applications for two full-time tenure-track faculty appointments in Old Testament. One of the positions will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The rank for the second position will be Assistant or Associate commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should have a PhD or ThD in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible by the time of appointment. The positions include teaching five courses a year in all programs of the Seminary, including in-person and online master’s and advanced degree courses and continuing education programs, with a start date of July 1, 2026. Columbia seeks to appoint faculty members committed to theological education and the life of the Church with demonstrated excellence as scholars and teachers. Nominations welcome. A. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references to the Old Testament Search Committee c/o Dr. Christine Roy Yoder, Senior Vice President, Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs. Please send all materials by Monday, October 20, 2025 to the following email address: facultysearch@ctsnet.edu. Columbia Seminary is an EO/AA employer seeking a diverse work force.

Read the full job description here.

Columbia Theological Seminary adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. The Seminary will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, nationality, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, source of income, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in employment and in access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the campus community who acts to deny, deprive or limit the educational, employment, residential and/or social access, benefits and/or opportunities of any member of the campus community, guest or visitor on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in violation of the Seminary policy on nondiscrimination.  When brought to the attention of the Seminary, any such discrimination will be appropriately addressed and remedied by the Seminary according to the Equity Resolution Process. Non-members of the campus community who engage in discriminatory actions within Seminary programs or on Seminary property are not under the jurisdiction of this policy but can be subject to actions that limit their access and/or involvement with Seminary programs as the result of their misconduct. All vendors serving the Seminary through third-party contracts are subject by those contracts to the policies and procedures of their employers and/or Seminary policy provisions, guidelines or addendums to which their employer has agreed to be bound.

All offers of employment are subject to a successful background screening.

Current Columbia students are not eligible for these positions. For student employment, please see our student job board.

Unless specifically noted in the posted position description, to apply for an open staff position, please submit a cover letter along with your resume, including contact information for three professional references, to hrjobs@ctsnet.edu. Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please.

Clery Disclosure:  The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that crime statistics and other safety information for colleges and universities receiving Title IV funds be made available to applicants upon request. Columbia Theological Seminary’s Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the seminary, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You may obtain this information by accessing our website HERE.

Please see our staff openings below:

Vocational Outreach Associate

The Vocational Outreach Associate works collaboratively with the Enrollment Management and Vocational Outreach team to connect with prospective students as they discern their calls to ministry. Notably, this position serves as one of the ambassadors for the Seminary, traveling regularly to represent Columbia. The Vocational Outreach Associate uses all available resources to establish and nurture strong relationships with prospective students, community leaders, and influencers. The position reports to the Senior Director of Admissions and Enrollment Operations.

Read the full job description here. To apply, please submit a cover letter along with your resume, including contact information for three professional references, to hrjobs@ctsnet.edu. Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please.

Public Services Associate, Part-Time, John Bulow Campbell Library

The Public Services Associate, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Public
Services is responsible for the functioning of the library on weeknights and weekends. With inclusive attention
to serving the community in all learning modalities (in-person, online, and hybrid), the Public Services
Associate will staff the circulation desk, provide basic reference and other educational services to library users,
and oversee the work of student associates at night and on weekends. The Public Services Associate will
cooperate with the rest of the library staff to ensure quality services to library users in ways consistent with
library policies and procedures.

Read the full job description here. To apply, please submit a cover letter along with your resume, including contact information for three professional references, to hrjobs@ctsnet.edu. Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please.