Open Positions

Professor of New Testament

Rank will be commensurate with professional experience, with a preference for a senior or mid-level scholar. This full-time, tenure-track appointment begins in July 2021. A candidate will adhere to Western’s Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity and contribute to its mission “to prepare Christians called by God to lead the church in mission.”

Along with evidence of outstanding teaching, a successful candidate should have a strong scholarly publication record and deep love for God and the Church. Specialization in the Pauline corpus or General Writings is preferred.

Review of letters of interest and CVs begins on October 1, 2020. Please send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: New Testament Search Committee, Attn: Rayetta Perez, Director of Administration and Human Resources, Western Theological Seminary, 101 East 13 th Street, Holland, MI 49423-3622 or via email to: rayetta.perez@westernsem.edu

Read a full position description here.

None at this time – please check back.

Student Staff – Cook Library

Part-time academic year student staff positions are open in the seminary’s library. Student staff will report to Dr. Dan Flores, Director of Cook Library and Assistant Professor of Theology. A job description is available here.

Pay rates:
$10.50/hour for new students
$11.25/hour for returning students with one year of experience in the position

To apply, complete a WTS Application for Employment and send it to employment@westernsem.edu. If you have completed a WTS Application in the past, you do not need to complete another.

Applications will be received until the positions are filled.

Updated September 15, 2020

Also: check out the latest positions listed on the Reformed Church in America website.o

Pastor of Care and Connecting—First Reformed Church in Zeeland, MI is seeking a person to fill this PT position. Full description can be found on their website. Applications will be taken until October 12, 2020 (posted 9/15/2020)

Assistant Pastor—Cumberland Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, CA is seeking a FT Assistant Pastor to pastor the English congregation at the San Francisco campus. Please contact the church for more information. Applications will be taken until December 31. (posted 9/15/2020)

Senior Pastor/Head of Staff—Central Presbyterian Church in Merced, CA is seeking to fill this FT position. See their website for more information. Applications will be taken until December 31. (posted 8/11/2020)

Pastor—Jerusalem Reformed Church and First Reformed Church of Bethlehem (Albany, NY) seek a full-time pastor to serve in a unique call, ministering to both congregations. The two churches are close in proximity to each other in the rural suburbs of New York’s Capital Region. Contact the search committee for more information. (posted 7/21/2020)

Lead Pastor—Central Reformed Church in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a FT Lead Pastor. Church profile and description can be found on their website. (posted 7/13/2020)

Pastor—First Reformed Church in Hull, IA is seeking a FT pastor. Church profile and position description can be found on their website. (posted 7/13/2020)

Family Life Pastor—Colts Neck Reformed Church in Colts Neck, NJ is seeking a Family Life Pastor (FT) who will lead youth and family ministries efforts including recruitment, program development, leadership and sustainability.  For more information please contact the church. (posted 7/1/2020)

City Church Boston in Allston, MA is seeking to fill two positions: Community Engagement Coordinator (PT) and Administrative Pastor (FT). For more information please contact the church. (posted 6/20/2020)

Pastor—Emmanuel Reformed Church in Whitby, ON is seeking a Full-time pastor for a congregation of about 65 members in an outer-tier suburb of Toronto. Contact the church for more information. (posted 6/22/2020)

Executive Director—Life Around the Table in Mebane, NC is seeking a FT Executive Director. Job description can be found on their website. (posted 6/19/2020)

Lead Pastor–Rothsay Baptist Church in Rothsay, MN is seeking a Lead Pastor. For more information please contact rothsaybaptist@gmail.com. (posted 6/15/2020)

Associate & Youth Pastor—The Baptist Church of Northville in Northville, NY is seeking to fill this FT position. This person will oversee junior and senior high youth ministries. This pastor will also help with other pastoral responsibilities. For more information please contact the search team.  (posted 6/12/2020)

Pastor—Victory English Fellowship a part of Victory Chinese Lutheran Brethren Church in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Application will be taken until the end of August. Send inquiries to vefpastorsearch@gmail.com   (posted 6/9/2020)

Young Life Church Planter/Youth Minister—Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix, MI is seeking to fill this FT position. Visit their website for full job description. (posted 6/1/2020)

Lead Pastor—East Valley Church (RCA) in Yakima, WA is seeking a Lead Pastor. Full profile is on their website. Contact the church for more information.  (posted 5/26/2020) 

Pastor—Trinity Reformed Church in El Monte, CA is seeking to fill this position.  For more information or questions please contact TrinityReformedSearchTeam@gmail.com   (posted 5/12/2020)

Senior Pastor—Calvary Baptist Church in Lompoc, CA is seeking a Senior Pastor. For more information please visit their website. (posted 5/12/2020)

Minister of Work and Sacrament—Six Mile Run Reformed Church in Franklin Park, NY is seeking a PT pastor. For more information visit their website or contct smrrcasearch@gmail.com  (posted 5/11/2020)

Pastor—Woodstock Reformed Church in Woodstock, NY is seeking a pastor. Please contact the church for more information and the RCA if you would like to see the church profile. (posted 4/14/2020)

Senior Pastor—Grace Chapel, EPC in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking a FT Senior Pastor.  Please visit their website for more information. (posted 4/14/2020)

Pastor—Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock, IA is seeking a FT pastor. Church profile can be found on their website.  (Posted 3/26/2020)

Senior Pastor—Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL is seeking to fill this FT position.

Pastor—Calvary Church in Stockton, CA is seeking a FT Pastor. Please visit their website for full job description. (Posted 3/26/2020)

Senior Pastor—Cascade Bible Church in Twisp, WA is seeking a FT pastor. Full job description can be found on their website. (posted 3/11/2020)

Associate Pastor—Redemption City Church located in the Eastern Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI seeking an Associate Pastor who will work closely with the Lead Pastor.  Full description can be found on their website.  (posted 2/17/2020)

Senior Ministry Fellow—Manna Christian Fellowship in Princeton, NJ is an inter-denominational chaplaincy at Princeton University. Visit their website for more information (posted 2/4/2020)