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Description

Job purpose

Provide theological writing support and resource development to meet the specific needs of students in the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC), and Theological Studies Certificate (TSC) programs. 

Duties and responsibilities

Develop and manage academic writing support for MATS and MAC students (40%)

• Participate in team design of instructional models 
• Develop and deliver instruction (workshops, videos, podcasts, etc.)
• Consult with students in one-on-one appointments
• Interact with Online Instructors (OI) concerning student writing
• Coordinate in-course writing support with the Learning Experience (LX) team

Participate in core CTW writing resource updates for MAC and MATS students (40%)

• Update CTW writing resources to meet specific needs of MAC and MATS students
• Contribute MAC and MATS assignment analysis and sample paper updates in order to improve CTW resources
• Suggest topics for CTW workshops, videos, etc.
• Post on writing topics relevant to students' writing issues

Teach one writing class per semester (20%)

Other duties or tasks as assigned

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree in theology, biblical studies, church history, or other field relevant to theological writing
• Teaching or TA experience in Apologetics, Systematics, Biblical Studies, Church History and/or Pastoral Theology courses in a seminary or university setting
• Excellent writing skills
• Thorough knowledge of English rhetoric, grammar, and usage
• Cross-cultural communication experience
• Experience teaching writing to adult, returning, and non-traditional learners (preferred)

Attributes

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to teach students of varying abilities and levels
• Heart for educating and supporting students
• Desire to foster high standards in theological writing
• Apprehension of gospel personally and commitment to its power and hope in the workplace

Working conditions

• This job operates primarily in an academic environment on a year-round basis. 
• This is a full-time, exempt position with 40 hours per week expected. 
• This role may be performed on-campus or remote 

Westminster Seminary offers FT employees valuable benefits including:

Generous PTO, retirement plan contributions, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, tuition scholarships, a flexible and casual work environment for most positions, and a faith-based culture rooted in God's word.

Westminster values the following competencies among all employees:

Demeanor - Organization - Communication - Creativity - Dependability - Initiative - Teamwork - Technical Proficiency

Westminster Theological Seminary hires only personnel who belong to a Protestant evangelical church and subscribe to Biblical orthodoxy (belief) and orthopraxy (practice). Employees shall affirm their agreement with the historic, trinitarian Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles' Creed. Otherwise, Westminster Theological Seminary is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, except as specifically allowed by federal and state law, and basing employment decisions on merit, qualifications and training. Westminster Theological Seminary does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion (except as religion is a bona fide occupational qualification), sex, national origin, age, disability or any other classification protected by law.

In accordance with the above paragraph, all employees are required to sign Westminster Theological Seminary's Community Life Policy affirming their commitment to Christian belief and practice as described in the policy.

This is intended to be an accurate presentation of this position. There may be duties and accountabilities that will be presented to an incumbent of this position that are not included in this position description. Position descriptions are subject to on-going changes so as to ensure the organization operates effectively.