Careers at CDSP
Church Divinity School of the Pacific, located in Berkeley, California, is a graduate theological seminary and center of theological study of the Episcopal Church. We are a proud partner in the Trinity Church leadership initiative.
At CDSP, we are rooted in Anglican identity and traditions and strive to provide quality theological education that integrates scholarship, reflection, worship, spirituality, and the practice of ministry. We celebrate diversity, and our employees come from a variety of cultural, religious, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds.
Faculty Position: Practical Theology
The Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) invites applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Practical Theology for its hybrid MDiv program. This appointment will be open rank role (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and will begin on June 1, 2026. Successful candidates must hold a PhD (ABD will be considered) and have academic training in homiletics and/or pastoral theology. Parish experience is an advantage. CDSP is particularly interested in appointing faculty who can teach across a variety of subject areas; who teach their discipline in the light of the needs of church leaders in the twenty-first century; and who are committed to forming pastoral leaders.
Successful candidates will also contribute to some of the following areas: antiracism and diversity, equity, and inclusion; interreligious fluency; ministerial leadership; mission & evangelism; and women’s studies. In addition, all faculty are expected to contribute to the teaching of other theological disciplines according to their skills and experience. Faculty are also expected to carry out scholarly agenda in their field of expertise.
CDSP intentionally accepts annually a small student body to provide concentrated attention to individuals, cohorts, and the collective student community. CDSP’s hybrid MDiv program requires faculty to teach classes in both asynchronous online and short-term in-person modalities. Faculty are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and are free to live anywhere they wish in the U.S. as long as they can meet the demands of the job. Faculty will also be expected to advise students and engage in service. A deep commitment to working (primarily remotely) in an engaged and collegial manner with other faculty and staff colleagues is of foremost importance. Periodic travel will be required for this role.
Successful candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to the holistic formation of students. As the mission of the seminary is to prepare priests for the Episcopal Church, candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the church and the health of its leaders, to community, to theological reflection, and to the formation of the whole student. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are ordained in a church in the Anglican Communion or a full communion partner. Prospective faculty who consider seminary preparation as part of their vocation and who come from minoritized populations and communities are encouraged to apply.
Starting salary range is $100,000-$130,000 (this covers all ranks) and commensurate with rank and experience.
Candidates should send a letter of application, C.V., and the names of three references (two academic and one that speaks to the candidate’s ecclesial commitment) to Melissa Posada, faculty assistant, at mposada@cdsp.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025.
Employee Benefits
CDSP provides competitive compensation and benefits to eligible employees. Some of our benefits include:
Health
- Group Medical and Prescription Drug coverage with 100% of the monthly premiums paid by CDSP
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Financial Wellness
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company contribution and an additional match after three months of employment
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent)
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
Work-Life Balance
- Paid Vacation, Personal/Way of Life, and Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Employee Extras and Incentives
- Health Club and Wellness Reimbursement Program (Up to $1,000 annually)
- Employee Assistance Program
Learning and Development
- Opportunity to take classes at CDSP
- Professional Development Programs
CDSP is Proud to be an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer
CDSP strives to create an environment in which all employees are valued, and we ask every individual to foster equal opportunity and uphold its principles. We have a zero-tolerance policy with respect to unlawful employee harassment and discrimination.
It is CDSP’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No qualified applicant or employee of CDSP shall be discriminated against on the basis or regard to age, alienage or citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, caregiver, color, credit history, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sex, marital or partnership status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion/creed, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, political affiliation, veteran or military status, unemployment status, or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable state or federal law.
