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

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

Snow Crew responsibilities:

Remove snow on campus sidewalks, entries, exterior steps, and ramps; clear parking areas not reached by snow plow service.
Remove overnight snow accumulation before 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 Employment Application 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 November 22 or the positions are filled.

Download WTS Employment Application

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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.