Open Positions

Professor (Bilingual), Open Rank, Open Field/Discipline

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.

WTS seeks to hire a bilingual (Spanish-English) professor to serve as a full-time, tenure-track member of the faculty who teaches courses in both English and Spanish.  This faculty position is open to any field or discipline, with a preference for someone who can teach courses in Old Testament or New Testament.  

All faculty positions report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) with duties assigned by the VPAA, and 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.”

This faculty member will be able to teach in all the academic programs of the seminary, including its English-language MDiv, MA, DMin, and certificate program and its Spanish-language certificate and DMin programs. WTS aims to offer an MA entirely in Spanish as early as 2022, which this faculty member will support through teaching.  In the fall of 2021, WTS enrolled 97 students in its Hispanic Ministry Program (HMP) certificate programs, including 35 students associated with the Reformed Church in America.  The seminary has also established partnerships with other institutions in Latin America and the US.  This candidate will be able to contribute to this exciting and growing part of the seminary’s curriculum. 

The professorial field/discipline is open; the rank will be assigned at a level commensurate with experience. A Ph.D. or other terminal degree is required.  The appointment will begin in July of 2022.

To read the full position description, click here.

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.  For best consideration, please apply by January 24, 2022. 

Director of Field Education and Student Life

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,” the Director of Field Education and Student Life will engage with churches, denominations, and parachurch ministries to develop field education opportunities for students and partnerships for the seminary; engage in vocational discernment with students; provide leadership to the Student Life Office; and assist the faculty, Student Life team, and wider seminary community as they together contribute to the formation of students. 

The Director of Field Education and Student Life can be either a staff or an administrative faculty position, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.

Read a full position description here.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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

Applications will be received until the position is filled; applicant materials will be reviewed beginning on November 15.

Associate Director of Student Life

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,” the Associate Director of Student Life will contribute to the cultivation of community; foster a sense of belonging for students by engaging in pastoral care and vocational discernment with degree program students; and assist the faculty, Student Life team, and wider seminary community as they together contribute to the formation of students.

Read a full position description here.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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

Applications will be received until the position is filled; applicant materials will be reviewed beginning on November 15.

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.

Starting pay rate (effective 5/02/22) is $11.20/hour. 

To apply, please send a completed WTS Application for Employment and Student Maintenance Crew Questionnaire to employment@westernsem.edu by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 18, 2022.  

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. If you are a past Summer Crew member, you do not need to submit a new application. 

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 rates:  
$10.65/hour 

To apply, please email a completed WTS Application for Employment to employment@westernsem.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 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.

If you have completed a WTS Application in the past, you do not need to complete another.

Maintenance Snow Crew

Part-time student staff positions are open on the Maintenance Snow Crew, reporting to David Becker, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. 

Pay rates: $12.70/hour

Snow Crew responsibilities include:

• Remove snow on campus sidewalks, entries, exterior steps, and ramps; clear parking areas not reached by snowplow 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 a WTS Application for Employment and email it to employment@westernsem.edu. If you have applied for a student position at WTS in the last year, you do not need to resubmit an Application for Employment. Please send an email to employment@westernsem.edu to indicate your interest.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Updated January 27, 2022

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