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Position Openings (Higher Education)
[posted 2/6/08]
Director of the Center for the Ministry of
Teaching, Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria,
VA
The Center for the Ministry of Teaching (CMT) was
established by Virginia Theological Seminary in
1985, with Locke Bowman as its first director. An
ecumenical resource and research center in support
of Christian formation and education both locally
and nationally, the CMT is central to Virginia
Theological Seminary’s Institute for Christian
Formation and Leadership (ICFL).
The CMT supports an on-campus library and
curriculum resource center (including a circulating
collection of almost 10,000 volumes, as well as
extensive DVD and video holdings). In addition to
the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum and Episcopal
Curriculum for Youth, the Center publishes The
Episcopal Teacher (four issues per year). Through
the Center, the Seminary offers advanced degrees in
Christian Education (MACE), Christian Education with
an emphasis in youth ministry (MACE/YM), and
Educational Leadership (D.Min.). This summer the CMT
is scheduled to move into newly renovated quarters
in historic Key Hall.
The CMT will continue to maintain its focus on
parish-based religious education and formation for
children, youth and adults while expanding its work
to include school and college chaplaincy, the
teaching of religion in multi-denominational and
inter-faith settings, issues of emerging adulthood
(20’s and 30’s), and continuing theological
education for older adults. The Center will also
seek to increase and encourage the use of digital
technology in curriculum design and accessibility.
Qualifications include a deep commitment to
Christ, a heart for parish-based religious education
in an ecumenical context, supervisory experience,
and close familiarity with the Episcopal Church.
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D., Th.D., or
Ed.D. degree. Applications are welcome from
candidates with D.Min. degrees who can demonstrate
teaching and/or administrative experience in a
diocesan/judicatory, seminary or university setting.
Excellent writing and speaking skills are essential,
as well as familiarity with the use of digital
technology.
This is a full-time faculty administrative
position. The director will have oversight of the
Center, and will teach courses at the master’s and
doctoral level in Christian education, faith
development, and other aspects of practical theology
related to education and formation in parish or
school settings. He or she will also participate, as
appropriate and needed, in continuing education
offerings and non-degree programs offered through
ICFL.
The director must be willing to travel to promote
the work of the Center and the Institute, and will
seek appropriate opportunities for professional
development and peer relationships, including
participation in professional associations. The
director will also be expected to contribute to his
or her own field of study and to the broader life of
the church through research and writing. All faculty
members participate fully in the worship life of the
Seminary, work with advising groups, and share in
the work of faculty committees.
Women, couples, and persons from underrepresented
ethnic and racial minorities are encouraged to
apply. Salary and rank are commensurate with
experience. All full-time faculty members must live
in faculty housing on campus.
Applications Process: Please send a letter
of application, curriculum vitae, and the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:
The Very Rev. Ian Markham, Ph.D., Dean and
President, Virginia Theological Seminary, 3737
Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304, Email:
klasseron@vts.edu. Priority will be given to
applications received by May 12. Submission
electronically is encouraged.
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Position Openings (Faith Communities)
[posted 6/8/08]
Web, Print, and New Media
Communications Editor- Fund for Theological
Education (FTE), Atlanta, GA
The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) is a
leading ecumenical advocate for excellence and
diversity in Christian ministry and theological
scholarship. It supports the next generation of
leaders among pastors and scholars, providing
fellowships and a network of support for gifted
young people from all denominations and
racial/ethnic backgrounds. FTE is looking for
a talented, enthusiastic professional to serve as
editor and project manager with lead responsibility
for generating electronic, print and new media
communications tools.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as
editor and project manager responsible for content
and spin-off applications for the Fund’s Web site,
engaging external resources (designers, programmers,
freelance writers) and serving as a key writer as
needed. -Serve as editor/writer and production
manager for a new bimonthly electronic newsletter. -
Supervise editing and integration of audio/video
tools on Web site. -· Work with program staff to
design and implement marketing communications tools,
including brochures, fliers, ads, signage and other
materials. - Coordinate editorial content, design,
production and distribution of one annual print
issue of the Fund’s newsletter, which serves as an
annual report. -Consult and assist with other
Fund-related Web sites as needed. -Advise on
messaging and stakeholder strategies. -Maintain
photo library and make images available to internal
and external sources. -Supervise photography at
conferences and events. -Provide back-up assistance
with media relations on as-needed basis, including
occasional writing, editing or distribution of news
releases. -Post FTE media coverage on Web site and
maintain archival file of print and broadcast
coverage. -Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS: Commitment to FTE’s mission.
-Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications,
new media or related field. -Three or more years of
professional experience in writing, editing, project
management and/or other communication activities. -
Excellent writing skills, with training and/or
experience in journalistic writing. (Writing samples
and a writing test will be requested.) -Demonstrated
project management skills; ability to manage
multiple projects simultaneously and independently
and consistently meet deadlines. Ability to work
effectively with vendors and partners. -Strategic
and working knowledge of Web-based communications
and applications. -Ability to identify and
communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
-Excellent computer skills. Working knowledge of
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required,
as are skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and
Acrobat Professional. Experience with Constant
Contact products a plus. Requires aptitude with
digital photo file formats, editing and printing.
Photography skills not required but considered a
plus.
SALARY: This is a full-time salaried position
with benefits.
CONTACT: Send resume and writing samples to Kerry
Traubert, FTE Director of Communications via e-mail:
ktraubert@thefund.org.
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