WORLD MISSION - Assistant Professor of Mission and Intercultural Theology
Job Classification
Position summary
The assistant professor of Mission and Intercultural Theology holds a full-time faculty appointment and is involved in academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the Department of World Mission and the SDA Theological Seminary. This person demonstrates competence in teaching, service, advising, research and publication in the areas of world mission and intercultural theology studies at the masters and doctoral levels.
Qualifications summary
An earned doctoral degree (PhD preferred) in the area of Mission and Intercultural studies with an emphasis in intercultural theology, mission history, and Asian context studies (Hinduism)
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Duties and responsibilities
- Teach a full load of courses in Mission studies at the masters and doctoral levels
- Advise and provide mentorship to masters and doctoral students
- Provide advocacy and leadership in the area of Mission studies to the Seminary and the Seventh-day Adventist Church (and beyond)
- Participate in Seminary and University life and responsibilities
- Carry regular faculty responsibilities related to teaching, service, research and publication, and administration
Supervisory responsibilities
- Work with administrative assistant
- Oversee graduate assistant
Qualifications
- An earned doctoral degree (PhD) preferred in the area of Mission studies with an emphasis in intercultural theology, mission history, and Asian context studies (Hinduism)
- Capacity to communicate effectively and dynamically both on a popular and scholarly level in English
- Experience in teaching and intercultural ministry in the Adventist Church
- Record of academic engagement and publications is desired along with a potential research agenda and editing experience in area of expertise
- An understanding of adult learning practices and how to apply it in the context of missiological and theological education
- A personal history of healthy human relations, high moral integrity and Christian spiritual maturity
- A commitment to mentor students
- Solid support of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and mission
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Technical competencies
Technical competencies as needed to successfully perform teaching and researching responsibilities.
Interpersonal interactions
Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to collaborate well with colleagues; and a disposition conducive to interacting winsomely with students and staff
Physical demands
Physical abilities as needed to fulfill teaching, service, and researching responsibilities.
Work environment
Climate-controlled office space with low to moderate noise level.