Meuser Endowed Professorship

The Rev. Dr. Fred W. Meuser Endowed Professorship in Church History/Homiletics

Established in 2018 to support and enhance the academic program of Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, this Professorship is in honor of Rev. Dr. Fred W. Meuser’s career of teaching and leadership at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, preaching throughout the church, leadership in The ALC and ELCA, participation in international Lutheran bodies, and service to worldwide ecumenism. 

Eligibility

The successful candidate for the Meuser Endowed Professorship will be a full-time, tenure-track, tenured, or term faculty, current or newly appointed Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University faculty member with demonstrated expertise in Church History and/or Homiletics. The professorship holder will have demonstrated or show potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to the University and their discipline. The individual will, on occasion, serve as an ambassador of Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University in the spiritual and professional community, offer public lectures and talks, and participate in community service activities related to the mission of the seminary and the university. Based upon the available proceeds of the endowment, the holder may propose an annual budget to foster the purposes of the endowed professorship. The appointee may hold the position for a six-year term, subject to annual review and reappointment, and may be eligible for subsequent reappointment. The holder may need to submit a budget and an annual report of activity to the provost, dean of the seminary, and the Meuser Professorship committee.

Selection Process

The Meuser Endowed Professorship will be appointed by the president and officially named by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the provost. The Meuser Endowed Professorship Committee, which will include the dean of Trinity Lutheran Seminary or their designee, all tenured faculty of Trinity Lutheran Seminary, a tenured faculty member from another department, and a representative from the provost’s office, will review nominations for the position and recommend to the provost one or more candidates for appointment.

Ongoing Evaluation and Guidance

The holder will lead the Meuser Endowed Professorship Committee and will submit a budget and an annual report of activity to the provost, the dean of the seminary, and the Meuser Endowed Professorship Committee. The Meuser Endowed Professorship Committee, led by the chair holder and assisted by a liaison from the Advancement division, will provide ongoing guidance to the holder on matters related to the endowed professorship. The Meuser Endowed Professorship Committee will also provide recommendations to the provost regarding review and reappointment as described above.