Job Postings
Below you will find job postings sent in by members of IBR for openings at their institutions. If you are a member and wish to have a position posted, please send the information to klitwak@apu.edu. Please be sure to include the deadline for applying.
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Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary Faculty Opening: Associate Director of Korean-English Bilingual Programs Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (www.ggbts.edu) invites applications for a faculty position involving both administration of Korean-English Bilingual (KEB) MDIV and MTS programs and teaching part-time in the same programs. GGBTS is WASC and ATS accredited and operates five campuses located in: Brea, CA; Mill Valley, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Vancouver, WA; and Denver, CO. This faculty position will be based at the Brea, California Campus, however, may also require occasional course offering(s) at one other campus in the Golden Gate system or online. Duties: Teach 12-15 credit hours yearly of graduate level courses in a discipline supportive of the MDIV; serve as the Associate Director for the KEB programs at the Brea Campus participating in all aspect of program management: recruiting, admissions, course scheduling; adjunct management; student advising, etc.; participate in general faculty responsibilities; conduct scholarly research and writing. Qualifications: Doctoral degree from a regionally or ATS accredited institution in an area of study supportive of the MDIV curriculum (NT, OT, History and/or Theology would be most helpful). The candidate must be fluent in both Korean and English, capable of functioning at a graduate level in both languages. A preferred candidate will have demonstrated administrative competence as well as competence in instruction, a record of scholarly and/or professional research, commitment to collegiality, and ability to participate in distance learning. The candidate must affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, and be prepared to work in support of the current mission statement of the Seminary. Rank/salary: Determined by credentials and experience. Start date: August 2012. Review of applications begins immediately. Trustee election anticipated April 2012. Application: E-mail the following in English as attachments in Word format 1) a letter of application explaining your interest in this position, 2) a CV including three current references with full contact information, 3) any other material supportive of the application. Send materials to Mary Harmon, Administrative Assistant Academic Affairs at maryharmon@ggbts.edu. |
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Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary Faculty Opening: Christian Counseling Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (www.ggbts.edu) invites applications for a position in Christian Counseling. GGBTS is WASC and ATS accredited and operates five campuses located in: Brea, CA; Mill Valley, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Vancouver, WA; and Denver, CO. This faculty position will be based at the Mill Valley, California Campus, however, may also require course offering(s) at one other campus in the Golden Gate system. Duties: Teach 20 credit hours yearly of graduate level courses in Christian Counseling and related course work; serve as the lead faculty member for the development and delivery of a MA in Christian Counseling, supervise masters and/or D.Min. projects; participate in general faculty responsibilities; conduct scholarly research and writing. Qualifications: Doctoral degree from a regionally or ATS accredited institution in an area of study appropriate to the teaching of Counseling from a Christian perspective. A preferred candidate will have professional experience providing Christian counseling and related forms of care, demonstrated competence/promise in instruction, a record of scholarly and/or professional research, commitment to collegiality, and ability to participate in distance learning. The candidate must affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, and be prepared to work in support of the current mission statement of the Seminary. Rank/salary: Determined by credentials and experience. Start date: August 2012. Review of applications begins immediately. Trustee election anticipated April 2012. Application: E-mail as attachment in Word format 1) a letter of application explaining your interest in this position, 2) a CV including three current references with full contact information, 3) any other material supportive of the application. Send materials to Mary Harmon, Administrative Assistant Academic Affairs at maryharmon@ggbts.edu. |
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Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary 201 Seminary Dr. Mill Valley, California Faculty Opening: Old Testament Studies Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (www.ggbts.edu) invites applications and nominations for a trustee elected position inOld Testament Studies. Duties: TheProfessor of Old Testament Studies will teach master's-level courses in Old Testament, Hebrew and/or related fields; must be qualified to provide instruction in the Seminary's Ph.D. program in Biblical Studies; participate in departmental and in general faculty administrative responsibilities; engage in student advising; and conduct scholarly research and writing. The teaching responsibility will be in both master's-level and doctoral-level programs. Campus of residence may be either at the Northern California Campus (Mill Valley, CA) or Southern California Campus (Brea, CA). All GGBTS faculty periodically may be assigned to teach online or at any of Golden Gate's five campuses. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Old Testament or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Candidates should have experience working and ministering in a multicultural context. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated competence in classroom instruction and a track record of scholarly publication and achievement. The candidate should have a commitment to collegiality, and the ability to participate in online or distance education. The candidate must have demonstrated a commitment to the Baptist tradition and must affirm the current confessional, mission and vision statements of the Seminary. GGBTS faculty are required to be active members of a Southern Baptist church and teach in accord with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. Rank and salary: Determined by credentials and experience. Starting date: August 1, 2012. Review of applications will begin immediately, with Trustee election anticipated April 2012. Application: Send as email attachment in Word or PDF format a letter of application and a CV including contact information for three current references (including physical address, e-mail address and phone numbers) to: Mrs. Mary Harmon, Office of Academic Affairs, at maryharmon@ggbts.edu. Please note in the email subject line the position for which you are applying. Following an initial review of submissions, some applicants may be asked to provide additional materials. |
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FACULTY POSITION IN BIBLICAL STUDIES Belhaven University Belhaven University, a Christian liberal arts institution committed to the ministry of integrating faith and learning in every area of life, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biblical Studies to begin July, 2012. Responsibilities Responsibilities include teaching survey and upper-level courses in biblical studies and interpretation, advising majors, and participation in various student ministry efforts. The candidate needs to show past success in academic writing and publications. The applicant must also be a proponent of contemporary missions and ministry methods as well as all approaches to worship which do not contradict Scripture. The successful applicant should bring enthusiasm for and commitment to involvement in the lives of students both inside and outside the classroom. Qualifications Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in an area of biblical studies, articulate a Christian worldview in teaching as well as subject matter, desire to prepare students to serve Christ in their occupations, relationships and the world of ideas and subscribe to the system of doctrine in the Westminster Standards. Research emphasis in either Old or New Testament is acceptable, but teaching in both testaments is required. Applicants must also fully support the University Vision, Mission and Statement of Faith ( http://www.belhaven.edu/Belhaven/mission.htm). Send:
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| OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES Grand Rapids Theological Seminary | |
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Candidates shall possess a research doctorate in Old Testament Studies, a Master of Divinity or related Master of Arts degree, teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, and evidence of published scholarship or the potential for such. Candidates should also possess ministry experience, and a Christian faith commitment and lifestyle consistent with the Cornerstone University Confession. |
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The position includes a teaching load of six courses per year (18 semester hours) in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies. The teaching load will include graduate level introductory courses (e.g., Hebrew, Hermeneutics and OT Biblical Theology) and more advanced exegesis courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in a variety of delivery formats (i.e., traditional, intensive, and online). Committee service and routine participation in various forms of institutional governance are also expected. |
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Grand Rapids is a growing city, the second largest in Michigan, with a metropolitan population exceeding one-half million people. The community possesses a strong Christian heritage. It has been referred to as a “city of churches” and is home to many Christian organizations and publishing companies (Zondervan, Baker, and Eerdmans). Grand Rapids has an abundance of affordable housing, with a cost of living lower than most cities of its size. |
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Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately. All inquiries and materials will remain confidential. Inquiries and curriculum vitae should be received no later than December 1, 2011, and should be sent to the attention of:
Dr. John F. VerBerkmoes, Vice President & Academic Dean |
| Assistant Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies Talbot School of Theology | |
| Biola University announces a full-time, tenure track faculty position in the undergraduate department of Biblical & Theological Studies beginning as early as Spring 2012. The successful candidate will begin at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor (level to be determined commensurate with education and experience). | |
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Biola University is a protestant evangelical Christian university in which faculty profess personal faith in Jesus Christ, endorse a university statement of Christian faith and community values, and are committed to the integration of faith and learning. See the institution's doctrinal statement at www.biola.edu/about/doctrinal%2Dstatement/. Biola is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). One of its distinctive curricular features is 30 credits of Bible built into the general education requirements for every major for all of its 4000 undergraduate students. Biola University and Talbot School of Theology do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. However, as a private religious institution, the University reserves the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. Send letter of inquiry and CV (listing references) to: Dr. Douglas S. Huffman Review of CV's begins June 1, 2011. |
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Mary French Rockefeller Chair of New Testament Studies Description Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is an evangelical school committed to “advancing Christ’s kingdom in every sphere of life by equipping Church leaders to think theologically, engage globally and live Biblically,” with campuses in South Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte and Jacksonville. Approximately 2,000 students are enrolled in degree programs at the Seminary institution-wide. The main campus in South Hamilton, Massachusetts has approximately 600 full-time residential Master’s students. The Mary F. Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies candidate must be an outstanding scholar who holds a Ph.D. in New Testament and demonstrates leadership in the field. The chair holder must have a history of rigorous academic scholarship and publications, exemplary classroom experience, a commitment to the local church, and a vibrant Christian faith. It is expected that the candidate has significant influence within the evangelical and scholarly communities. The appointment is ranked at full professor and carries continuing status (tenure) as a condition of employment. The position entails a significantly reduced teaching load, with primary teaching responsibilities on the residential campus in Hamilton, Massachusetts. It is expected that the chair holder will represent the Seminary in the wider evangelical community, thus the chair holder is granted a platform fund with the view to promoting the Seminary. Spiritual Maturity The chair holder should be a person of Christian character and deeply committed to the local church. The person should be a team player, demonstrating an ability to work well with colleagues who represent significant diversity within the theological parameters of Gordon-Conwell. The person should be committed not only to academic excellence, but also to the spiritual nurturing of our students at Gordon-Conwell who represent over 100 different denominations from over 40 different countries. Classroom Teaching The person seeking this position must demonstrate competence in classroom teaching. Ability to supervise Master’s level theses is also a requirement. The precise courses taught will be chosen to reflect the particular research interests of the professor, while meeting the needs of the Division of Biblical Studies. In addition, teaching experience or capability in one or more of the following areas is desirable: New Testament Theology, Biblical Theology, and/or New Testament Ethics. Theological Commitments Faculty members must concur with the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Mission Statement, Community Life Statement, and must indicate agreement annually with the school’s Statement of Faith. Beginning Date: Fall 2012 Application Deadline: November 30, 2011 Application Process A formal C.V. (including a list of three references), along with a cover letter, is to be addressed to Dr. Dennis Hollinger, President and Colman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics, and emailed to Leanne Duncan, Executive Assistant to the President, lduncan@gordonconwell.edu. . All applications are confidential. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. |