Asst or Assoc Professor Practical Theology & Dir of Field Education
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Teach courses in Practical Theology, Black Church studies, Christian spirituality, and/or related disciplines
- Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that reflects inclusive and justice-oriented pedagogies
- Contribute to curriculum development and academic innovation
- Direct and oversee the Field Education program
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships with ministry sites and community organizations
- Guide students in field placements and supervise their experiential learning
- Support students in integrating classroom learning with ministry practice
- Advise and mentor students in vocational discernment and ministerial identity formation
- Support students navigating denominational processes including candidacy, licensing, and ordination
- Provide pastoral guidance to students from a variety of denominational and ecclesial traditions
- Participate actively in faculty governance and seminary committees
- Contribute to institutional initiatives, including Continuing Education and community engagement
- Support the mission and strategic priorities of the Seminary
- Ph.D. or D.Min. in Practical Theology, Christian Spirituality, Black Church Studies, or a closely related field (ABD candidates near completion will be considered)
- Demonstrated experience in ministry and theological education
- Ability to teach effectively in one or more of the specified disciplines
- Commitment to justice-oriented, inclusive theological education
- Experience within the United Methodist Church (UMC), AME, CME, or related Wesleyan traditions
- Demonstrated ability to guide students through ordination processes (candidacy, licensing, commissioning)
- Experience mentoring diverse student populations
- Experience developing or leading field education or experiential learning programs
- Cover Letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three References (academic and professional – contact information only)
- Teaching Statement (maximum 500 words)
- Describe your teaching philosophy and how your experiences have prepared you to support a diverse population of learners
Flexible work from home options available.
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