Dean and Professor of Pastoral Theology

Westminster Theological Seminary•Glenside, PA

About The Position

Westminster Theological Seminary seeks to fill a full-time, voting faculty position and dean in the department of Pastoral Theology. The responsibilities will focus on teaching pastoral theology and leading the pastoral theology department. Critical features for success in this role require a heart for Christ’s church and its leaders, an eager commitment to leading an effective Pastoral Fellows and DMin programs, as well as to the delivery of the entire Pastoral Theology curriculum. The successful candidate will manifest a keen understanding of and commitment to the theology of the Westminster Standards and the distinctives of Westminster Theological Seminary.

Requirements

Teaching homiletics and other aspects of pastoral theology.
Compelling writing for academic and popular-level publications
Strong oral communication skills for teaching, preaching, and conference speaking
Effective management of faculty and administrative staff
Doctorate (earned or in process) in pastoral theology or related field
Ordained or ordainable in a NAPARC, or similar, church
At least 10 years experience in pastoral or related ministry
Experience in organizational leadership
The candidate should exhibit excellency in research, teaching, godliness, collegiality, personal deportment, and other relevant skills.
Deep understanding of and sympathy for Westminster’s mission, history, and distinctives
Prior classroom teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teaching and mentoring in the residential program as well as the global and online programs.
Teaching at least one M.Div. class each semester and one D.Min. class each academic year.
Direct the D.Min. and Pastoral Theology programs, including the MDiv Pastoral Fellows.
Identify and secure instructors for Pastoral Theology courses
Recruit and assess adjunct faculty.
Review student course evaluations.
Recruit and assess full-time faculty, if needed.
Ensuring the Pastoral Theological course delivery attains intended outcomes and working with colleagues on meeting assessment criteria
Setting the strategic direction for and managing the personnel and programs of the Pastoral Theology department.
Assessing the effectiveness of the department’s personnel and programs.
Serving on the Deans’ Council.
Preparing, monitoring, and reviewing the Pastoral Theology department budget.
In collaboration with the CAO and other leaders, implementing changes to the department’s curriculum, when appropriate.
Serving the Seminary’s stewardship initiative by speaking at strategic conferences, writing, and supporting events on and off campus.
Planning and directing the preaching conference or other Pastoral Theology-related conferences in collaboration with the senior leadership of the seminary.
Other responsibilities as required by the supervisor.