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Find your next pastor or ministry job through the WTS job board. Positions are updated weekly and will be posted for up to two months.
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Western Theological Seminary is an evangelical and ecumenical community of faith and learning in the Reformed tradition that serves the church of Jesus Christ.
WTS equips women and men for Christ-centered, biblically-based, theologically integrated, culturally competent, and mission-oriented Christian leadership.
Commitment to Diversity
Western Theological Seminary is actively pursuing diversity (understood in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and ability) in its faculty and staff. Women and members of racial-ethnic minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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Nouwen Fellow
Western Theological Seminary (WTS), Holland, Michigan, is an evangelical and ecumenical community of faith and learning in the Reformed tradition that serves the church of Jesus Christ by forming women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world.
WTS is actively pursuing diversity (understood in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and ability) in its faculty and has established a Nouwen Fellow program to encourage applications from ABD or post-doctoral candidates. Candidate research should focus on some aspect of disability theology, with an interest and competency in children’s faith, worship, therapeutic horsemanship, or theology of creation and animals. Scholars with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
The Nouwen Fellow should be committed to the historic Christian faith, the Reformed theological tradition, the mission and identity of Western Theological Seminary, and the education and ordination of women for all forms of ministry.
One full-time position is available with a one-quarter teaching load assigned. This is designed to allow the Nouwen Fellow to teach while also providing time for the Fellow to complete the Ph.D. dissertation or conduct research. The Nouwen Fellow will also work with faculty to develop programs related to the WTS Center for Disability and Ministry (CDM) and will participate in the CDM’s Nurturing Children with Disabilities initiative. Competitive salary and benefits provided.
If mutually agreed, the fellowship may be extended to a second-year appointment. The Nouwen Fellow will be equipped to enter the academic job market with a completed degree and some teaching experience.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application and curriculum vitae to the Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Rayetta Perez, Director of Administration and Human Resources, employment@westernsem.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
OPEN STUDENT POSITIONS
Student Summer Maintenance Crew
Assist in achieving the Western Theological Seminary’s mission to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world” by serving on the student summer maintenance crew.
General duties include painting, apartment and general cleaning, grounds work, indoors and outdoors.
For more information, see the full job description and letter from supervisor David Becker, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.
The starting pay rate (effective 5/06/24) is $11.80/hour.
To apply, please send a completed WTS Application for Employment and Student Maintenance Crew Questionnaire to employment@westernsem.edu by 8:00 am on Monday, February 26. (If you are a past Summer Crew member, please send an email to indicate your interest. You do not need to submit a new application.)
NOTE: Download the WTS Application for Employment and save it on your computer before completing it. When complete, save it and attach it to your email.
Community Action House Student Advocate
Provide support to the Community Kitchen by developing and managing a Children’s Center and literacy program and enhancing a welcoming environment for patrons. A job description is available here.
Eligibility for Federal Work Study is required.
Pay rate: $11.50/hour
To apply, complete a WTS Application for Employment and send it to employment@westernsem.edu.
Applications will be received until the position is filled.
NOTE: If you are a student currently employed by WTS, you do not need to submit another Application for Employment. If you are not a current student employee, download the WTS Application for Employment and save it on your computer before completing it. When complete, save it and attach it to your email.
Student Staff Positions – Maintenance Snow Crew
Part-time student staff positions are open on the Maintenance Snow Crew, reporting to David Becker, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.
Snow Crew responsibilities include
- Remove snow on campus sidewalks, entries, exterior steps, and ramps; clear parking areas not reached by snow plow service.
- Remove overnight snow accumulation prior to 7:30 AM on assigned days of the week (two people per day). Work typically must begin at 6:00 AM.
- Remove daytime snow accumulation in the early afternoon.
- Operation runs seven days a week; crew members may trade days to accommodate absences.
Applicant requirements
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
- Stamina and strength to perform physical labor
- Self-motivated
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
To apply, complete and email a WTS Application for Employment to employment@westernsem.edu. If you have applied for a student staff position in the past, send an email to indicate your interest in a Snow Crew position — you do not need to complete another Application.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
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NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and complaints of discrimination, contact:
Rayetta Perez, Title IX Coordinator
616 392.8555 x103
Inquiries and complaints may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.