Visiting Scholar

Thank you for your interest in the BibleProject Fellowship program. We are accepting applications for Visiting Scholars. There are two steps to apply:

• STEP 1 - Please complete the Application Exercises & Samples, which you will upload with your application. (Please upload one file containing all of your exercises, and one file containing all of your writing samples.)
• STEP 2 - Please complete the Application and upload your cover letter, resume, and other materials.

About our Program

The BibleProject Fellowship is a 9-month program. The Visiting Scholar position is designed for post-doctorate candidates who have completed a terminal degree. This program offers you the option to work full-time or part-time, depending on what works best for you. This is an hourly position, and together, we’ll create a schedule that works for best for everyone.

Visiting Scholars would be expected to:

• Commit to either a part-time (20-25 hours per week) or full-time (36-40 hours) position.
• Attend weekly team meetings (virtually).
• Travel twice a year for conferences and/or Scholarship team gatherings. 

About this Role

An aspiring Visiting Scholar desires to contribute to the renewal and unity of the church through biblical studies and creative communication. Visiting Scholars will engage in research, writing, editing, and other content-creation activities, depending on skill and experience, and will engage in healthy dialogue around various theological topics. 

Visiting Scholars will also practice the reading skills required to study Scripture as ancient Jewish meditation literature and explore what it means to read the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus. This will involve regular study of biblical texts in their original languages in a collaborative research environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Visiting Scholars will work directly with the Scholarship team on research projects that, in most cases, will later become BibleProject media and educational resources. 
• You will read and study Scripture in the literary paradigm used by its authors and editors. 
• You will contribute to collective discussions and research projects, learning from one another as the team explores. 
• More specific responsibilities will be decided per individual based on the scholar’s interest, education, and skill. 

What We Are Looking For

• Scholars who have completed a doctoral degree in biblical studies with established writing, journalism, or editing skills.
• Ability to explain complex ideas in clear, relatable language.
• Seasoned writers with established writing, journalism, or editing skills.
• Proficient Biblical Hebrew and Greek skills.
• Demonstrable experience in research, writing, and/or curriculum development. 
• Teachable spirit with a desire to learn.  
• Experience communicating in a cross-cultural context. 
• Interest and openness to learn BibleProject’s Paradigm.

What We Are Hoping For

We aim to create a diverse scholar team, so we are actively soliciting applicants from various ethnic, racial, geographical, and Christian ecumenical backgrounds. In particular, we want to encourage any applicant who comes from a Catholic or Orthodox background to apply.

About BibleProject

Portland, Oregon, Founded in 2014

BibleProject is a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes, and educational Bible resources. Our mission is to help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.

We have grown significantly in the area of multimedia technology. What began with two animated videos now encompasses multiple platforms and products—including over 160 videos. Our website and app serve as connection hubs to our ever-growing library of resources. Classroom, our online learning platform, offers accessible, graduate-level Bible classes. 

These, and all of our supporting products, continue to be completely free to audiences around the world, thanks to the ongoing generosity of our patrons.

Location: This role can be performed anywhere; Portland preferred. 

Application deadline: Feb 20, 2025 

Program dates: 

• August 18, 2025: Program Begins
• May 15, 2026: Program Ends 

Reporting to: Renjy Abraham, Dean of Scholarship

This role offers the option to work full-time or part-time, depending on what works best for you. This is an hourly position, and together, we’ll create a schedule that works for best for everyone.

Compensation & Benefits for All Visiting Scholars

• Hourly position starting at $35/hr. Competitive wage that scales with experience directly related to this role. 
• 10 days of Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks of org-wide Synchronized Rest 
• Paid learning stipend
• Retreats (travel, lodging, and food included)
  • Fall 2025: IBR and SBL Annual Meeting
  • Spring 2026: Scholarship Retreat
• A culture focused on belonging and thriving   

Compensation & Benefits for Full-Time Visiting Scholars

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance for employee and family with premiums covered 100% by BibleProject
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Paid parental leave for US residents
• Home Office resources as needed

BibleProject is an equal opportunity employer

This opportunity is open to repeat applicants

Learn more: https://bibleproject.com/fellowship-program/

Questions? Email [email protected]