RESPONSIBILITIES
The Professor of Church Leadership advances the mission and strategic vision of the College as they:
Equip Christian Leaders
The Professor of Church Leadership contributes to the training of students preparing for ministry in the contemporary church and for further study. In particular, they will:
- Lead in the development, implementation, and execution of the practical formation of church ministers.
- Innovate new forms of field education for the present and future church.
- Teach undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education courses in practical theology focused primarily on ministerial formation and practical theology. Courses are offered on campus in Wolfville and in a hybrid-flex format.
- Inspire excellence in church leadership by equipping students with relevant skills, informed by knowledge of current trends and practices, for competent ministry in diverse local and global contemporary contexts.
- Be familiar with appropriate technology and be able to use and engage emerging technologies for teaching and learning.
- Model a character of Christian integrity and teamwork, and mentor students as they explore their call to serve the mission of God.
- Supervise projects and theses at master’s and doctoral levels.
Innovate in Theological Education
The Professor of Church Leadership will contribute to the institutional culture of evaluation and innovation. In particular, they will:
- Conduct and publish research as well as make scholarly presentations in the field of Church Leadership, Ministerial Formation, and Practical Theology.
- With the Faculty team, share in the shaping of new educational policies and curriculum development of the College.
- Develop fresh approaches to practical theology education appropriate to diverse contexts.
- Engage technology in theological education, with a commitment to innovation in teaching and learning.
Engage the Wider Community
The Professor of Church Leadership will join the College in a shared commitment to seek transformation of our community and the communities we serve. In particular, they will:
- Promote excellence in Church Leadership, both in the College and in the wider constituency.
- Participate in, and contribute to, the life and mission of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC), partially expressed through coordination of practical ministry requirements, and membership in one of the churches belonging to the CBAC.
- Be available to preach or serve from time-to-time among churches of the CBAC and other denominations as requested.
- Serve the College and the University in academic leadership appropriate to a faculty role.
The Professor of Church Leadership enthusiastically endorses and personally supports the mission and affirms the theological position of the College.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants will have:
- A Doctoral Degree in a relevant discipline and must clearly demonstrate excellence in practice, research, and teaching, as well as student mentorship.
- Extensive experience of practical ministry in diverse settings.
- Experience of leading ministry formation in a higher education setting.
- Significant experience of leading field placement programs and innovating new forms of field education relevant to the future church.
- A demonstrated ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in practical theology relevant for contemporary church contexts.
- A demonstrated ability to lead and promote excellence and innovation in practical theology within and without the College, through publications and practice.
- Experience working with the needs of both theological colleges and church denominations in ministerial formation through placement learning.
- A clear familiarity with the potential and challenges of equipping Christians to serve the church well in contemporary culture
- Familiarity with technology and the ability to use relevant technologies for teaching and learning.
- A relational heart for supporting, mentoring, and equipping Christian leaders.
- A deep commitment to a local church.
Preference will be given to those with local church leadership experience and experience of theological education particularly in a Baptist setting.
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