Visiting Assoc Professor

Presidio Graduate School • San Anselmo, CA

1d • $58,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS) was founded in 1871 to “serve the present and future needs of the Presbyterian Church on the West Coast.” In 1892, the seminary moved from San Francisco to its present location in San Anselmo, CA. In1900 the seminary was granted the power to grant degrees and, in 1913, jurisdiction over the seminary was transferred from the Synod of California/Pacific to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. In 1962, SFTS joined with neighboring theological schools and founded the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), Berkeley, CA, creating a dynamic and diverse environment for faculty research and student learning. SFTS offers courses toward the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin). The Protestant spiritual formation movement of the Presbyterian Church (USA) began in 1972 when SFTS established its Spiritual Direction Programs. SFTS offers a Diploma in Art of Spiritual Direction (DASD) and Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Formation (CSDF). As a part of the specialized ministry of wholistic spiritual care and chaplaincy leadership, with a generous gift from Rev. John and Julia Shaw, SFTS established the Shaw Chaplaincy Institute. SFTS is an accredited Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) center and offers CPE as a part of its degree programs. SFTS also offers a Certificate in Trauma Spiritual Care (CTSC) and study for a Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS). In 2019, SFTS merged with the University of Redlands, a mid-sized, private, non-profit, secular, independent university founded in 1907. University of Redlands is in Redlands, CA, part of the Southern California Inland Empire. SFTS offers courses toward the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin). The Protestant spiritual formation movement of the Presbyterian Church (USA) began in 1972 when SFTS established its Spiritual Direction Programs. SFTS offers a Diploma in Art of Spiritual Direction (DASD) and Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Formation (CSDF). As a part of the specialized ministry of wholistic spiritual care and chaplaincy leadership, with a generous gift from Rev. John and Julia Shaw, SFTS established the Shaw Chaplaincy Institute. SFTS is an accredited Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) center and offers CPE as a part of its degree programs. SFTS also offers a Certificate in Trauma Spiritual Care (CTSC) and study for a Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS). In 2019, SFTS merged with the University of Redlands, a mid-sized, private, non-profit, secular, independent university founded in 1907. University of Redlands is in Redlands, CA, part of the Southern California Inland Empire. SFTS primarily offers courses at or through its historic location at 105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA. The MDiv and MATS can be completed online in synchronous, asynchronous, blended, and hybrid modalities. In-person classes are offered for the MDiv, MATS, and DMin program. The certificate programs are offered online and in-person. The seminary is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and accredited by ATS and WSCUC. The SFTS Mission is to “Welcome, educate, and empower a diverse community of learners for lives of meaning, impact, and joy through spiritual and ethical leadership”. Local residency preferred, however, if non-local will be provided up to 5 roundtrip travel expenses per year for the duration of the contract, including airfare, ground transportation, and lodging on campus, if faculty housing is available on the San Anselmo campus, it will be made available for local residency. Abide by all applicable policies of the institution, including the obligations of contingent faculty as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Requirements

• PhD in Hebrew Text or Old Testament Studies
• Knowledge of Biblical Languages
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology and recommend ways to improve position’s efficiency.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• local/resident candidate
• Experience with theological education, seminary context, and theological vocations and students.
• Experience with accreditation, program assessment, and program reviews.

Responsibilities

• Will teach graduate courses in Introduction to Old Testament I and Introduction to Old Testament II, Hebrew Exegesis course, and Old Testament elective as regular part of teaching load.
• Will fulfill all responsibilities and opportunities associated with SFTS faculty position, including; mentoring students in SFTS degree programs; providing vocational and academic advising to MDiv students, DMin doctoral dissertation/projects and MATS master theses; attending SFTS Faculty Retreat, Convocation, Fall and Spring Seminary Retreat, and Commencement; participate campus and virtual events/lectures as appropriate and available; and participate with voice and vote in SFTS Faculty Assembly and serve on Committees
• Will develop and conduct scholarly research and publishing agenda and share results of research with Faculty colleagues in a suitable forum.
• Will organize and lead 1 public event per academic year ordinarily on the SFTS campus in consultation with the SFTS dean and faculty, on a dimension of Bible scholarship or associated congregational life.
• May take on additional responsibilities at SFTS as desired with the consent of the SFTS Dean.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree