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ADDITIONAL JOB BOARDS
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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.
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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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.
Clinical Training Coordinator
Join the vibrant community of faith and learning at Western Theological Seminary!
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,” coordinate the practicum and internship experiences that are a required part of the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA-CMHC) program. The Clinical Training Coordinator will pursue, establish, and maintain relationships with fieldwork sites, while also advising students and providing administrative support to the Director of the MA in CMHC program regarding the fieldwork experience.
This position is part-time, up to 20 hours/week, and reports to the Director of the MA-CMHC Program. Clinical Training Coordinator.
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.
STUDENT POSITIONS
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.
To apply, please send a completed WTS Application for Employment and Student Maintenance Crew Questionnaire to employment@westernsem.edu.
(If you are a past Summer Crew member, please send an email to indicate your interest. You do not need to submit a new application.)
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NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and complaints of discrimination, contact:
Jon Dockery
Inquiries and complaints may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.