Fulfill your calling through a career in ministry

Contribute to 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 leading the seminary’s efforts and an experienced and engaged Admissions team to recruit new students, evaluate prospective students, develop recruiting pipelines and oversee the Seminary’s comprehensive admissions process. 

This full-time position reports to the President. Read the position description here.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and completed WTS Employment Application to employment@westernsem.edu.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 that 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 MA-CMHC program, as well as “The Heart of Western Theological Seminary.”

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2024.

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: Rayetta Perez, Director of Administration and Human Resources, employment@westernsem.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.

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.

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.

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.