Professor of Church Leadership
Professor of Church Leadership
Visit: https://acadiadiv.ca/employment/professor-church-leadership/
DISCOVER
The Opportunity
Position: We are seeking a Professor of Church Leadership to join our dynamic and innovative faculty team on the beautiful campus of Acadia University.
Position Type: Full-Time Faculty. Open Rank. Tenured or Tenure-track.
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week.
Location: On-site: 38 Highland Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6 with travel as required
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin April 4, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Salary: Based on rank, qualifications, and experience. Acadia Divinity College offers a competitive salary based on Canadian norms and standards, in addition to a comprehensive benefit package.
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks' vacation, paid holidays including winter break closure.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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:
1. Lead in the development, implementation, and execution of the practical formation of church ministers.
2. Innovate new forms of field education for the present and future church.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Be familiar with appropriate technology and be able to use and engage emerging technologies for teaching and learning.
6. Model a character of Christian integrity and teamwork, and mentor students as they explore their call to serve the mission of God.
7. 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:
1. Conduct and publish research as well as make scholarly presentations in the field of Church Leadership, Ministerial Formation, and Practical Theology.
2. With the Faculty team, share in the shaping of new educational policies and curriculum development of the College.
3. Develop fresh approaches to practical theology education appropriate to diverse contexts.
4. 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:
1. Promote excellence in Church Leadership, both in the College and in the wider constituency.
2. 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.
3. Be available to preach or serve from time-to-time among churches of the CBAC and other denominations as requested.
4. 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.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
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. Depending on qualifications and experience, the successful candidate may be appointed to occupy the Abner J. Langley and Harold L. Mitton Chair of Church Leadership.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US
Acadia Divinity College
Acadia Divinity College (ADC) is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, and seeks to walk in a good way with the Indigenous peoples of Canada. ADC is a warmly evangelical seminary located on the campus of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. We welcome people from all church backgrounds to study in a faithfully innovative Christian community. As both the seminary of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada and the Faculty of Theology for Acadia University, ADC offers degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral level, as well as continuing education programs for pastoral leaders and congregational lay ministers. All courses are offered in hybrid-flex format.
ADC resides in the small and friendly Town of Wolfville, only one hour from the growing city of Halifax, in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley Wolfville offers residents an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic provinces. The Town of Wolfville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Nova Scotia where people find the perfect mix of small-town livability and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.
ADC is an accredited seminary of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The College is an accredited member of the Canadian Council for Christian Charities.
For further information about Acadia Divinity College, visit www.acadiadiv.ca
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Work With Us
TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, email electronically in PDF format:
A letter of application succinctly addressing the required qualifications and attributes;
Curriculum vitae;
Names of at least three referees and their contact information;
A teaching and research portfolio highlighting experience in innovating field placement education and practical theology.
to:
Dr. Anna Robbins, President
c/o Eveline DeSchiffart
Acadia Divinity College
15 University Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
902-585-2213
We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The College reserves the right not to fill this position. The College invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
