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ADDITIONAL JOB BOARDS
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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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Development Team Administrative Assistant
Join the vibrant community of faith and learning at Western Theological Seminary!
Assist in achieving the mission of Western Theological Seminary to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world” by supporting the Development team through administrative coordination, donor relations assistance, and general office support.
This position is part-time, up to 22.5 hours/week (with additional flexibility during summer months), and reports to the Vice President of Development. Read the full job description here.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and completed WTS Application for Employment to [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
The priority deadline is December 5th. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and will be reviewed as received.
Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs
This is a full-time, Administrative faculty position. Faculty rank may be assigned at a level commensurate with professional experience.
The Dean provides visionary and administrative leadership for all academic and formational programs of the Seminary. This role oversees faculty and academic staff; the design, implementation, and assessment of curricular and academic policies; and the supervision of student life and field education. The Dean plays a key role on the Seminary’s Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and partnerships with churches and networks to advance the Seminary’s mission to form women and men for faithful Christian ministry. A complete position description is available here.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, including a curriculum vitae, to:
Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Human Resources, [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed as received. The priority deadline is December 5, 2025.
The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026.
Clinical Training Coordinator
Join the vibrant community of faith and learning at Western Theological Seminary!
In support of the mission of Western Theological Seminary to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world,” coordinate the practicum and internship experiences that are a required part of the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA-CMHC) program. The Clinical Training Coordinator will pursue, establish, and maintain relationships with fieldwork sites, while also advising students and providing administrative support to the Director of the MA in CMHC program regarding the fieldwork experience.
This position is part-time, up to 20 hours/week, and reports to the Director of the MA-CMHC Program. Read the full job description here.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and completed WTS Application for Employment to [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and will be reviewed as received.
Counseling Faculty Fellow
Western Theological Seminary (WTS) is an evangelical and ecumenical community of faith and learning in the Reformed tradition that serves the church of Jesus Christ.
The Counseling Faculty Fellow is a full-time, non-tenure-track member of the faculty appointed for up to two years in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program. The Counseling Faculty Fellow will be active in teaching, scholarship, and program development for the MA in CMHC. All faculty positions report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) with duties assigned by the VPAA. This position can be fulfilled by a remote faculty member who will be expected to travel to Western’s campus 4-6 times per academic year. A complete position description is available here.
The Counseling Faculty Fellow will join all WTS faculty in a commitment to the historic Christian faith and Reformed theological tradition as described in the seminary’s theological identity statement and to its mission to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world.” The MA in CMHC program at WTS equips women and men to be wise, competent, humble, and hopeful practitioners who are attuned to their own selves and stories. Our relationally-oriented and trauma-informed program offers the most contemporary, research-based training while, at the same time, remaining deeply rooted in a Christian soul care tradition which has informed compassionate care for centuries.
The appointment will begin on May 1, 2026.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, including a curriculum vitae, to: Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Human Resources, [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed as received. The priority deadline is November 15, 2025.
Professor of Old Testament or Professor of New Testament (open rank for both positions)
The professor of Old Testament or New Testament is a full-time, tenure-track member of the faculty. In keeping with the mission of Western Theological Seminary to “form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world,” the professor will engage in excellent scholarship, skilled teaching, the formation of students, and the life of the church. A complete position description is available here.
This faculty member will join all WTS core faculty in a commitment to the historic Christian faith and Reformed theological tradition as described in the seminary’s theological identity statement and will fully support the seminary’s Faculty Statement on Forming Women for Ministry.
All faculty positions report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) with duties assigned by the VPAA. Professorial rank will be assigned at a level commensurate with professional experience.
The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026.
This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Professorial rank will be assigned at a level commensurate with professional experience.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, including a curriculum vitae, to:
Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Human Resources, [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed as received. The priority deadline is November 15, 2025.
Professor of Counseling - Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Western Theological Seminary (WTS) is an evangelical and ecumenical community of faith and learning in the Reformed tradition that serves the church of Jesus Christ.
The WTS MA in CMHC program equips women and men to be wise, competent, humble, and hopeful practitioners, who are attuned to their own selves and stories. Our relationally-oriented and trauma-informed program offers the most contemporary, research-based training while, at the same time, remaining deeply rooted in a Christian soul care tradition which has informed compassionate care for centuries.
The Professor of Counseling will teach a full course load, advise and mentor students, be actively engaged in scholarly research, writing, and presenting, assist with the admissions process, and participate in ongoing assessment of the curriculum and student learning. A complete position description is available here.
All faculty positions report to the Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA), with duties assigned by the VPAA. Faculty are expected to contribute constructively to the seminary’s Reformed theological identity and to its mission “to form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world,” and to fully support its Faculty Statement on Forming Women for Ministry.
Applicants are encouraged to read this letter from the Director of the CMHC program, as well as “The Heart of Western Theological Seminary.”
The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026.
This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Professorial rank will be assigned at a level commensurate with professional experience.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, including a curriculum vitae, to:
Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Human Resources, [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed as received. The priority deadline is November 15, 2025.
STUDENT POSITIONS
There are no open positions at this time.
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