[Hiring] Writing Services Manager @Westminster Theological Seminary

Role Description

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.

• 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

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)

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Retirement plan contributions
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• Tuition scholarships
• A flexible and casual work environment for most positions
• A faith-based culture rooted in God’s word