Open Searches

The Board of Trustees at Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) has launched a search for their next president. Located in Delaware, Ohio, MTSO is a graduate theological school and seminary serving approximately 129 students from more than 20 denominations and faith traditions across the country and around the world. The next president is expected to take office on July 1, 2027.

MTSO is one of 13 official seminaries of the United Methodist Church and provides theological education and leadership in pursuit of a just, sustainable, and generative world. MTSO offers a Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Public Theology, Master of Arts in Social Justice, Master of Theological Studies, and Doctor of Ministry, all designed for both residential and online learners. MTSO is deeply committed to transformative, sustaining justice as an expansive theological vision and prepares ministers, chaplains, scholars, and community leaders to serve a rapidly changing church and world.

MTSO seeks a visionary, pastoral, and collaborative leader who will honor the institution’s storied past while charting an inspired path forward. Building on two decades of steady leadership, exceptional financial stability, nationally recognized innovation in ecotheology and public theology, and a deeply committed community, MTSO is positioned to shape the future of theological education. The Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students are unified in their excitement about the future and clear about the priorities they hope a new president will address. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic acumen and a genuine heart for theological education. A Master’s degree, full participation in a church affiliation with a mainline denomination, and deep ecumenical and interfaith appreciation are required.

The Methodist Theological School in Ohio Presidential Search Committee is being assisted by Dr. Dan DiBiasio from Academic Search, and confidential conversations about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting him at Dan.DiBiasio@academicsearch.org. Nominations and expressions of interest may be submitted in confidence to MTSOPresident@academicsearch.org. When submitting a nomination, please include the nominee’s name and contact information.

Applications should include a substantial letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications can be submitted to Academic Search by clicking on this link: www.academicsearch.org/MTSOPresidentApply.

The position is open until filled, but only applications received by November 9, 2026 are assured full consideration. For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and application process, please review the search profile, available on the Academic Search website. Further information about the Methodist Theological School in Ohio is available on their website.

Methodist Theological School in Ohio is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in all its forms. MTSO welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faith traditions, and life experiences.