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: “By God’s grace, Western Theological Seminary forms women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world.”

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.

Student Staff – 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 7:30am on assigned days of the week (two people per day). Work typically must begin at 6:00am.
• Remove day time 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

Pay rate is $12.50/hour.

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.

Updated November 18, 2020

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

Worship Leader—Gibson Church (CRC) in Holland, MI is seeking a PT Worship Leader. Please contact the church for more information. (posted 11/18/2020)

Associate Pastor—The Church in Litchfield Park, AZ is seeking a FT Associate Pastor. Please contact the office manager for a full job description. (posted 11/13/2020)

Senior Pastor—First Church of Las Animas, Colorado is seeking at FT Senior Pastor.  Please contact the search committee for more information.  (posted 11/13/2020)

Minister–United Reformed Church of Youngville, NY is seeking a PT Minister.  Contact the search committee for your information. (posted 11/13/2020)

Director of Visual Communications—Kelloggsville Church (CRC) in Kentwood, MI is seeking a PT Director.  Visit their website for more information. Applications will be taken until Jan. 31, 2021. (posted 11/11/2020)

Director of Candidacy—Christian Reformed Church in North America is seeking to fill this FT position. Please visit their website for more information. Applications will be taken until December 28, 2020. (posted 11/11/2020)

Minister of Word and Sacrament—Christ Community Church of St. Albert in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada is seeking to fill this FT position. Please contact the search committee for more information. Applications taken until February 28, 2021. (posted 11/9/2020)

Youth Director—River Terrace Church in East Lansing, MI is seeking a Youth Director (FT). Please visit their website for more information. Applications will be taken November 20, 2020. (posted 11/2/2020)

Lead Pastor—Water’s Edge Church in Henning, MN is seeking a FT Lead Pastor. A full job description can be found on their website. Applications will be taken until January 2, 2021. (posted 11/2/2020)

Pastor—Ghent Reformed Church in Ghent, NY is eseking a PT Pastor (3/4 time, shared or bi-vocational pastor–consist of at least 29 hours per week). For more information please contact the church. (posted 10/21/2020) 

Director of Community Relationships—Georgetown Christian Reformed Church in Hudsonville, MI is seeking to fill this PT position. Visit the church’s website for job description. (posted 10/19/2020)

National Park Ministry Team Leader—A Christian Ministry in the National Parks is seeking to fill this FT position. Please visit their website for more information. (posted 10/19/2020)

Pastor—Washington Presbyterian Church in Washington, IL is seeking a FT pastor.  Contact the church for more information. Applications taken until Dec. 31. (posted 10/19/2020)

Associate Pastor—The Baptist Church of Northville in Northville, NY is seeking a FT Associate Pastor to help with responsibilities such as couseling, visitation, teaching, preaching, etc. Applications will be taken until December 31. Contact the church for more information. (posted 10/19/2020)

Associate Pastor—Evangelical Reformed Church in Tacoma, WA is seeking a FT Associate Pastor. Position description can be found on their website. (posted 9/29/2020) 

Senior Pastor—First Baptist Church of Greenhills in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a FT Senior Pastor. Please contact the search team for more information. (posted 10/19/2020)

Lead Pastor—Crow Hill Bible Church in Bailey, Colorado is eseking a FT Senior/Lead Pastor.  Visit their website for more information. (posted 10/19/2020)

Associate Pastor of Family Ministries—Discovery Church in Yankton, SD is eeking to fill this FT position. More information on their website. (posted 9/29/2020)

Pastor—Spring Valley Reformed Church in Fulton, IL is seeking a FT pastor. Please visit this website for full position description. (posted 9/29/2020)

Youth Ministries Director—Trinity Presbyterian Church in Rye, NY is seeking to fill this FT position. For more information please contact the church. (posted 9/22/2020)

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)

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)

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—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)