Fulfill your calling through a career in ministry

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.

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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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Human Resources Generalist

Join the vibrant community of faith and learning at Western Theological Seminary!

The Human Resources Generalist will assist in achieving the 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 ensuring the smooth operation of the seminary’s human resource activities. Manage and execute HRIS processes and functions. Work in tandem with and counsel employees and supervisors on key human resource decisions and issues.

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

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and completed WTS Application for Employment to employment@westernsem.edu. 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.

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

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2025.

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: Lindsay Porter, employment@westernsem.edu.

Applications will be reviewed as received. For best consideration, please apply by November 5, 2024.

STUDENT POSITIONS

Library Student Staff

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 assisting patrons with access to Cook Library resources.

This part-time Library Student Staff position is for the remainder of the academic year. For more information, see the full job description.

To apply, please complete the WTS Application for Employment and the Cook Library Applicant Questionnaire and email it to employment@westernsem.edu.

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.

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NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The seminary does not discriminate in admissions, employment, and educational programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, height, weight, genetic information, and other prohibited characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. As a religious institution, the seminary reserves the right to make employment, admissions, continued participation in educational programs, and hiring decisions on the basis of religious criteria based on the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and various relevant statutes.

For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and complaints of discrimination, contact:

Jon Dockery

101 East 13th Street, Holland MI 49423

jon.dockery@westernsem.edu

616 392.8555 x105

Inquiries and complaints may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.